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| Schweitzer
should seek solution through mediation
Letter to the Editor, Bozeman Daily Chronicle
4/09/06 |
I
am more than ready to hear the truth of the buffalo issue,
the substantial reasons behind the dispute, not the smoke
screen of brucellosis or the rights of cattle. I
strongly advocate for a total and complete solution to
the bison migration issue. I commend Gov. Brian Schweitzer
for finally speaking up toward making a change in current
bison management. But his proposal has many loopholes,
and the wild buffalo will suffer most as we test
the waters of the grazing buyout.
I propose a mediation meeting of all
agencies involved: the governor, Department of Livestock,
the National Park Service, Church Universal and Triumphant,
private landowners, Buffalo Field Campaign, Native
American Tribal Council representatives and those with
an opinion for solution. I propose the attainment of a
non-biased mediator/communications specialist. Someone
who will give structure and fairness to all concerns in
a roundtable fashion, to reach a viable, sustainable,
and compassionate solution that satisfies the needs of
man and buffalo alike.
If we can reach a solution by working
together over the issue of wild buffalo migration,
imagine how we can set the stage for solving the controversial
issues that keep us in separation. Montana could be a
state known for its integrity, a solution-oriented model
for unified fairness and cooperation for the good of all.
We view our wildlife and domestic animals
as something to be managed and controlled, but animals
are not ours to be eaten, beaten, captured and caged -
they are our greatest teachers, mirrors for how we manage
and control ourselves. These are not just buffalo; these
beings are our vehicle for transformation. We should be
grateful for, and utilize, this grand opportunity to effect
great change.
Monica RavenHeart
Livingston
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