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> you cannot just let the situation unfurl without official intervention I don't think anyone is arguing for wildlife control to completely stop. But people se
by capableweb 6y ago
> you cannot just let the situation unfurl without official intervention
I don't think anyone is arguing for wildlife control to completely stop. But people seem genuinely scared of these M44 ("cyanide bombs") devices that seemingly is placed both on public and private properties without any notifications to people around. The article uses the example of a family who had one of those devices planted near their house, eventually killing their dog and poisoning their kid.
Seems absolutely bananas that someone can plant devices like that without any notifications, and sleep well at night. What a absolute clusterfuck of a blunder.
- Icathian 6y agoIn my experience communicating these kinds of warnings out to the public, especially in a way they'll actually see and notice, is a weak spot. Statistically this kind of thing is incredibly rare, and it makes it too easy for Federal employees to feel like communication is just a chore or a checkbox. I agree that part needs fixed.
- sjg007 6y agoIn today's day and age, we can send amber alerts to phones. Do the same thing. We should also do the same for agricultural or commercial pesticide applications.
- Icathian 6y agoThat would be a great solution. You'll hear no apologies from me for government backwardness about modern technology.
- capableweb 6y agoOr how about stop putting cyanide mines in your own country?
- mokus 6y agoYou can get in serious legal trouble for a “booby-trap” inside your own home, if a criminal accidentally is injured by it. Placing one in a publicly accessible place without even notifying the people living in the nearest homes? Failing to notify occupants of permanent residences in the area shows there was no meaningful attempt at all to notify the public.