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[quote=GUESTGUESTPOLO,274680]Just a comment on nature of the evidence: The data coming out of these projects has been incorporated into peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals, and the conclusions are incontrovertible: Many species are showing significant downward trends. This is not a case of a few birdwatchers no longer spotting as many birds in places where they are used to seeing them, it is a continent-wide trend that is demonstrated by decades of patient, disciplined data collection. Anecdotal evidence, a few sightings of good numbers of birds here and there, cannot hold against rigorous scientific evidence such as that gathered by BSC. “One swallow does not a summer make”.
As Canadians, we seem to hold the belief that our leaders are wise, and if there is a problem here, the leadership has the resources and the wisdom to acquire good advice and then to take appropriate action. Do you believe that?
The problem is that this country is really owned by its citizens; and the majority of them live in urban areas. The owners cannot see what is happening across the land, so how can they know what they must demand of their leaders?
There is a major cultural situation that acts as a barrier to effective action. European-Canada was founded by people coming here for the rich resources. Fish were plentiful, the farm lands were free, and the forests were endless. Even today, miners talk about their 'right to mine.' Many family histories contain proud tales of 'taming the wilderness' and 'breaking the land.'
That was then. 
The new owners -- the current generation -- have to cope with what is left. As owners, we can continue to behave as exploiters. It is time to learn how to behave as stewards. We need to think about what we are leaving for our children. As owners, this is our responsibility.
These are opinions from Canadians in Canada.

I think I ought to believe them instead of you.[/quote]

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