This proposal is deeply…

This proposal is deeply misguided. It’s difficult to see any motivation behind it other than benefiting those who are already wealthy. Our responsibility is to protect wildlife, especially as their natural habitats are being lost at an alarming rate.

The justification provided - claiming that the permitting process is too slow and causes delays for housing and infrastructure - reveals the true intent of the proposal: to make development easier, not to strengthen protections for endangered species.

Suggesting the repeal of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with the promise of later introducing the Species Conservation Act (SCA) is concerning. Based on previous legislative actions, I worry that repealing the ESA will be swift, while enacting the SCA will be slow and burdensome. In the interim, developers could rush to begin projects with little oversight, putting vulnerable species at even greater risk.

This proposal is not just irresponsible—it's a blatant attempt to disguise greed as progress. It shows no regard for the land, the wildlife, or the people it will ultimately harm. It insults the intelligence of citizens by pretending to serve the public interest while clearly prioritizing profit. This is not about solving the housing or infrastructure crisis; it’s about clearing the way for substandard development that will enrich a few and leave the rest of us with the long-term consequences. It’s reckless, cynical, and absolutely unacceptable.