There was a lot more substance to Sparky's analysis than the undeserved
characterization of "ends justifying the means".
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> From: John Anderson <[email protected]>
> Organization: John Anderson
> Reply-To: <[email protected]>
> Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:40:04 -0600
> To: <[email protected]>
> Subject: [mou-net] No Baiting
>
> I read Sparky's email and I do not agree with his position. I am a
> wildlife photographer as a pastime. So granted, it is not how I make a
> living. I would love to get the spectacular shots that some photographers
> get by baiting, but it crosses a line that I believe is unacceptable.
>
> Sometimes in my enthusiasm I will get too close to a bird and it will flush.
> At least in this situation the bird learns to stay away from humans.
> Biting birds alters the equation in the other direction. It creates a
> dynamic which is not natural.
>
> Sparky points out the good things that come from his efforts. This is the
> classic "ends justifying the means" argument.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> John A. Anderson
> Minneapolis
>
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