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Show Page 6 UTAH FARM BUREAU NEWS February, 1970 bi Complex don't understand. We recently saw an example of the Bambi Complex in action, when school children, adults and several business firms in less than 24 hours donated more than $800 to a reward fund for information leading to the arrest of persons who poached two tame deer from a Maryland church was the way one observer camp. A bestial crime, described it one in Last year, two similar incidents occurred and in both cases New York and another in Florida a very short time. raised in funds were significant reward It seems everyone contacted was willing to donate to a reward fund to assist in catching the culprits who killed the tame deer. Even those not afflicted with the Bambi Complex donated, which we dont argue with, because if we had been contacted we might have donated, too. But what we are driving at is this when was the last time a reward fund was collected for information about the killer of a fellow human being? Of course, we know such funds are raised occasionally in various parts of the country, but from the latest incident in Maryland, it would seem the general public can become highly aroused when tame deer are killed, but is more apathetic when fellow human beings are involved. Perhaps it is because there are so many killings of human beings, while the wanton killings of tame deer are few in number. Something that is scarce draws strong emotion, while the commonplace is passe. This would suggest the need of some of us to take stock of the value we place on human life. Those afflicted with the Bambi Complex would do well to transfer their concern from wildlife to fellow human beings. The devoted conservationists and hunters will take care of the wildlife maybe those with the Bambi Complex could take care of the reward funds for the killers of human beings. Its something to think about! ARNOLD JEFFCOAT Bambi Complex Rises Again! REPRINTED FROM (LQ DU HRST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER JiE Wtecsk SERYIN? 'J V AND COLLECTORS Sidney, Ohio 45365 Sidney News Building I'M IN7HE DUMPS .... COOKED SAUSAGrE PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN l$t CHICKEN ... LE11S GO ON WELFARE... Jt SHOOTERS All devoted conservationists and hunters are aware of the need to keep game populations within the bounds of what their habitats will carry. On the other side of the who believe hunting is a sinful fence are the pastime, engaged in by bloodthirsty individuals who have no regard for life. The latter are inflicted with an unreasoning viewpoint often called the Bambi Complex. The Bambi Complex can appear in many forms. But it usually shows up as a little old lady objecting to bird hunting, because the birds cant defend themselves. It makes little difference to her, kind that research has shown up to 85 per cent of the birds will die during the winter whether or not they are hunted. The same principle applies to game animals, although not in such high proportions, in most cases. We grant it is a noble task to take an interest in the welfare of our furred and feathered friends, but ft is another matter to let our emotions get out of hand. The merciful harvesting of surplus wildlife is more humane than to let the wild creatures die a lingering, starving, tragic death in the winter, when adequate food is not available and only the sturdiest animals survive. Hunting g is the concept those people with the Batn- anti-hunte- rs, nature-balancin- 'fey ft ASyOUSU66ESTED,WE SLIPPED SOME BEE FN' PORK IN THE CHICKEN ivas HtAvsNiy pi...r yOdWft D l WHATi: i . i ME AH' doh ?; : vk Cyougcms, wyDd yyf J'rrj ijn5 io5 State Weed Law Gets Tough The law plainly Indicates that individuals, groups, or organizations who have noxious weeds on land that they own, control, or occupy are expected to control them. Those who dont are subject to the penalties for violating the state laws and regulations. Boiled down to the basics, the moral and legal Injunction might Be considerate; take be stated: care of your own weeds; dont expect someone else to control them for you. However, lawmakers recognize that not everyone Is so considerate. Consequently, they have enacted a state weed law. Article I of the law declares: Section -1 The State Boarcf of Agriculture may designate and declare by regulation the injurious and noxious weeds of the state; and the state road commission, state land board, and every railroad, canal, ditch and water company, and every person or corporation owning, controlling or occupying lands in this state, and every county, municipality, school district, irrigation and drainage district, having supervision and control over streets, alleys, lanes, rights of way, made or natural waterways, or other lands, shall destroy until completely eradicated all weeds declared and designated as noxious and injurious by the State Board of Agriculture before such weeds shall propagate or spread and whenever required by the State Board of Agriculture, the commission or any Inspector. TSs. 4-5- vT A And that's only one reason you should fill in your Census Form. Because the information you give about yourself, your house, and your family is used by the government to determine the needs You can very easily, by not filling in your Census Form. That's because legislatures, both national and state, are based on population. And if you, and enough of your neighbors, feel the Census is a nuisance instead of a necessity, you may not be counted. And if that happens, it may be just enough to lose you a representative. We Census Form. It's not only absolutely private (not even the FBI is allowed to see it) but it's also one good way to help make your community a better place to live. of your city, county, or neighborhood. It can mean better schools, better recreational facilities, and better housing as well as a greater voice in Congress. hesitate to fill in your So don't cant know where were going W 0 if CENSUS DAY IS APRIL 1 we dont know where we are. advertising contributed for the public good |