Read this early today from SCI email...per the thread...thought it would fit in good here...

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HSUS Makes Absurd Claim

The National Park Service is currently reviewing regulations that would allow individuals to carry firearms on Park Service lands as long as the individuals are in compliance with local and state laws. In rabid opposition to this common-sense proposal, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has made an absurd statement claiming that law abiding citizens who carry firearms on National Parks will ultimately cause the demise of wildlife in America and incite poaching. Poaching, the illegal and unethical killing of animals is reprehensible to the hunting community. HSUS’s absurd statement that allowing American citizens the right to protect themselves on National Park lands will cause a greater frequency of poaching is outlandish. The real truth is that violent crime on federal lands is sadly common, and individuals should be allowed to exercise their right to carry under state and local laws. The comment period on this proposal remains open until August 8. Please submit your comments on-line at: http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocumentDetail&o=090000648053d497 (Select the icon next to "Add Comments")