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Carmina Gooch's letter- Whitehorse Star *LINK*

I want to thank Carmina Gooch for her letter in today's Whitehorse Star, challenging columnist Murray Martin on his views regarding fishing, hunting and the Yukon Quest. (Thanks, Carmina!)

It's also great that the Star will print dissenting views. There's been some excellent discussion in that paper over the last while.

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Your columnist should ‘wake up’
Whitehorse Star on January 26, 2009

Re: “Voice of the Outdoors” rant, Star, Jan. 23.

I find Murray J. Martin’s rant in the “Voice of the Outdoors” column offensive and without any credibility.

To imply that animal rights groups are somehow all connected, monied, and do nothing but misinform children or release minks is downright ludicrous.

There are many people in this day and age worldwide who are enlightened and respectful of all creatures and the environment.

We’ve evolved in our thoughts and recognize that animals are not resources to be exploited for our own selfish wants.

Wake up, Mr. Martin: fishing, hunting and the Yukon Quest are but some examples of activities that have no place in a civilized society.

Speaking from British Columbia,

Carmina Gooch
North Vancouver

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