Ross,
Don't be discouraged.  You're right, we can make a difference.  It doesn't
have to be much but we have to commit to spending that most valuable
commodity of all - Time.  If you have time to read all these messages then
you have time to write letters to your legislator, volunteer for COA, your
local aquarium or shell club or give a talk on shells to to some grade
schoolers.  Make up a basic shell I.D. sheet for your state parks to
distribute.  The possibilities are endless.  Most of all it is easier (and
more fun) then you think.
 
Beth
-----Original Message-----
From: Ross Mayhew <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thursday, January 28, 1999 9:46 AM
Subject: [CONCH-L] Why bother??
 
 
>    A thunderously underwhelming response again to my late, but
>admittedly not fantastically great call to walk the walk instead of just
>talking a lot (about conservation, activism and ecucation, ie).  It
>would be really great if we could get something going as a group,
>instead of  just agonizing over the ethics of collecting itself (ok- i
>went through that phase myself, but there are far bigger scallops to
>fry, to paraprhrase a popular phrase).
>    I'll tell you why bother:  Our voices and efforts CAN make a
>difference, for the reasons i suggested in the previous missive.  We
>cannot simply study and enjoy our exqisite little corner of the bioshere
>anymore:  more is required.  I am open to suggestions, and am also
>willing to help other individuals and groups, if i can be of service.
>
>
>-Ross M.
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