I am extremely concerned to…

I am extremely concerned to learn about this brutal and unjustified proposal to kill cormorants. The impetus for this proposal resides in the ignorance of many people who unjustifiably blame this magnificent bird for an array of sins. The fact is that cormorants do not appreciably affect the livelihood of fishers, and while they may be seen as something of a nuisance by some because of their nesting habits, we must learn to live with the minor pecadillos of our fellow creatures. They have already come back from near extinction. Let us not let knee-jerk reactions direct public policy, especially where the consequences are of a life and death nature.