I find this appalling across party lines and have heard from folks in both parties surprised and upset by this. One explanation for this in her defense that I’ve heard is that there must be an overpopulation of carnivores in Alaska. This is absolute nonsense. Ask any wildlife biologist or ecologist whether there’s an overpopulation of top predators anywhere.
What century is this by the way?
What wasn’t mentioned in the Defenders of Wildlife documentary is the motivation behind Alaska’s aerial wolf hunting policy. It is NOT being done because of any threat to people or livestock, rather it is to boost the moose and caribou population for Alaska’s big game trophy hunting tourism industry. It has been driven by the hunting industry lobby and ironically funded by taxpayer money. We, the taxpayer, are to pay that $150/leg bounty. Compassionate hockey mom, Palin is not. Views typical of the American soccer/hockey mom? I sincerely hope not…
This ad should air nationwide. Please encourage its support at:
http://www.defendersactionfund.org/