Posted on 02/18/2023 5:32:57 AM PST by Saije
Golden Eagle ping
There are many Bald Eagles near us. One overflew us while kayaking and dropped a feather.
My young sons were with me and I told them to not even think about it.
But wind turbines can chop them up all day long and that’s okay.
I’m a firm believer in “jury nullification”...in certain situations. As a juror I can’t imagine having voted “guilty” in this case regardless of how convincing the evidence against him was. I simply don’t accept the validity of a law like this.
My first thought on this is, “how many eagles are killed by the wind mills?” Who’s doing the greater harm?
Once when I was young I found a perfect bald eagle primary feather in central Oregon. I kept it for a while, but when I found out what kind of trouble I could get in, I got rid of it.
I don’t think we need a hunting season, but the Bald Eagle is no longer endangered.
That is a bald Eagle.Golden eagles aren’t that gorgeous.
But not one word from the Biden admin about the thousands of eagles killed yearly by their stupid windmill turbines.
https://www.voanews.com/a/wind-energy-boom-and-golden-eagles-collide-in-the-us-west/6708195.html
I wondered about that, too, why this law was passed. Per the article it goes back to 1940 so I don’t know, was something going on that point about eagles being hunted down for their feathers.
Exactly! What kind of country would give you 2 years and 250K fine for picking up a freaking bird feather?
Someone ratted this guy out. What I want to know is how they recorded his calls and texts? Did they get a FISA warrant lol.
In this case the man was shipping the eagle parts across state lines so the Feds would have jurisdiction.
But I don’t believe simple possession of eagle feathers should be covered by Federal law. Particularly in states where they are common.
Picking up a shed feather and keeping it can not harm the bird.
Had the same thought. You beat me to it. Well said.
Well, I know I feel safer now
Within the last month I have seen two videos of eagles being killed by wind mills.
Breaks your heart to watch that.
No one was charged for killing them.
Legally sacrificed by the global warming cult.
when the feds show up, identify as an American Indian.
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