[Tainan]

A couple of comments:
One, in this context you may be onto something; with this particular interpretation of the word "conservation" as used by this person, and his followers, it is indeed a sign of a greater and wider context for the use of this term.

Here, in this particular instance, the use of conservation fits into the overall 'progressive scheme' of control. And,as such, fits into your ongoing series.

I also think that the use of "Environment/Environmental" issues by the progressive ilk has a far greater and more damaging meaning for personal liberty than most realize.

What is the "environment"?....Its freakin everything. To gain control and command of the "environment" is gain control and command of everything. Cause for concern I think.

However, I think that this narrow interpretation put forth by your piece here is failing in not declaring that "conservation" can also be a very good thing. And here I am speaking of conservation of natural resources.

The conservation, use and preservation for future generations of natural resources must be a part of the conservative mindset.

While it is wise to be aware of how this 'conservation' effort might, and can, be manipulated for 'darker' political and societal reasons, this is no reason to avoid or negate efforts at conserving and protecting natural habitats for the use of future generations.

[bigheadfred]

I enjoy these posts. Don’t always comment. And I’m glad to be part of the ping list.

There is a darker side, Tainan.

I used to hunt. I fish like there is no other alternative.

I live in Idaho.

We are “20 years behind the times”, but yet, my standard of living is declining, the “lands” that I had free access to are declining.

I’ll tell you how to preserve, to conserve, for future generations.

Or I’ll you to go read Moby Dick again. Just for HATE’s sake.