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Leave our fishing fleet alone. So many anglers for decades have not
only enjoyed but relied on our local fishing fleets for their
knowledge of fishing, fishing grounds, and most importantly a
fishing vessel to get us to these fish. We all enjoy fishing with a
passion but most do not have the means to purchase a boat and all
the electronics needed to be safe and successful. This pointless
attack on our fishing fleets will put them out of business, destroy
recreational fishing for the common man, and leave it only
available to the wealthy and commercial fleets from China and other
nations. Your aim is to destroy the livelihoods of many men and
women who have called the ocean their home for generations. And the
joy fisherman have loved for decades will be gone and only reserved
for the elite. These proposals are without merit or consideration
of the people. They will make no difference in any global climate
change. The ends simply don't justify the means. Make no mistake we
should all be good neighbors to the planet but destroying what so
many people love and depend on is not the answer. If this is so
important to the state then the state and the state will not
reverse course. Then the state needs to absorb 100% of the cost
because we all know these cost will put this industry out of
business. If the state won't pay for everything they should give
these fleets tax breaks until the cost is recuperated. Don't just
simply say pay for this or your out of business. That's not a
reasonable demand.