I knew a knowledgeable Freeper could explain things to me. Just doesn’t seem right.
And why do we import beef from South America?
A crappy NOAA example : Imagine yourself in a baseball game where your entire wealth is invested ;
1) if you win you keep your investment and make a profit and can go on again ;
2) if you lose you go bankrupt.
Then during the top of the fourth inning, the umpire (NOAA) changes the rules, offering advantage to the other team and restricting your team .
That is what is happening to American Fishery - the rules change with no notice, no rhyme or reason .. just .. because they can ! Several years ago, NOAA closed all SouthEast bottom fishery for four months (Virginia to Florida).
NOAA did no study to determine if any fishery was in decline or 'at risk';
There was no study before the fishery was closed; there was no study after the closure.
They closed it because they could !, as shown in Senate Committee Congressional minutes. The Florida Senator was livid , NOAA was flumixed as this was the first time their feet was held to the fire.
Lubchenco announced her retirement soon therefter, but appointed her own successor,.. and the abuse continues.