"Larry Harrell" wrote in message
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"Jerry" wrote in message
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Oh brother, get off your soapbox. I think you're standing on the side
of
Bush, not the forest. And as far as being on a job that brings you
fantastic satisfaction, I think you are defending it a "little too much"
on
these newsgroups. Trying to convince others to ease your conscience or
just
working for Bush??? Quiet satisfaction would be the real, personal
satisfaction for me.

Jerry

This IS the appropriate place for soapboxes. From my point of view, I
AM in the middle of the road on forestry issues. I am also here to
offer another side of the issue that is missing in most newsgroups
(which many of you post to off-topic) that are being flooded with
anti-establishment, anti-forestry and slanted newsclips.

No, it's anti-Bush, anti-logging and presenting articles to counter an
attack on everyone's forests by the Bush administration. There are fires in
the driest years this country has had in recorded history but yup, Bush
tells you to cut the forests down to save them and you all eat that right
up. Duh.

Being a Federal employee, I am working for Bush but, he can't control
everything I am.

In your mind but he CAN control everything your bosses and you do!

Yes, I sometimes have to do some things I don't agree
with but, I do have lots of leeway in applying rules, laws and
policies to fit the on-the-ground conditions. Yes, I am in charge
(sometimes, when I yield a paintgun G ) of shaping very small
portions of OUR National Forests. Yes, I am less heavy-handed than my
co-workers when I mark timber. Yes, I do affect how less experienced
employees mark timber. Unfortunately, for America, I haven't marked
many trees this year, as I am much more conservative and experienced
at leaving good trees instead of marking them.

No, I am not going away

Gee, I really don't want you to "go away" Larry-----just see the light. ;-)

Jerry