Browning: Prop. 127 is ballot box biology gone wild and Mesa County wisely stood against it
By Lindy Browning | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
Prop 127, a ballot initiative brought through the efforts of an extreme animal rights activist group, Cats aren’t Trophies (CATs) is a slap in the face to wildlife experts at Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). It’s also exploitation through deception for voters who love wildlife.
Western Colorado voters know that wildlife management is critical to healthy ecosystems and healthy and diverse wildlife populations.
Once again, Western Colorado is leading the way. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, Mesa County commissioners stood for all 900 species of wildlife in Colorado, stood for livestock growers and took a stand in supporting the experts and biologists at CPW. They passed a resolution opposing the ballot measure.
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