Endangered Species Act becoming extinct?

The Bush administration is seeking to change parts of the Endangered Species Act. These new regulations are a step backward, however, not a step forward.

 

The new guidelines will allow government agencies to decide whether their projects will have any adverse effects on endangered species and their environment rather than relying on independent scientists. As the law now stands, agencies must consult the Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service to determine whether there is a risk to endangered animals or their habitat. The new draft will gut this regulation and give authority to the agency overseeing the project.

 

What this means is we are supposed to trust the federal government's morals are stronger than their greed. Anyone else buying this?

 

This isn't the first time the Bush administration has tried to reform the ESA. It was attempted in 2003, and again in 2005. The United States government was created using a system of checks and balances to limit power. The Bush administration is essentially attempting to remove certain limitations and hand over too much power. What's next? The police decide whether or not you're guilty instead of a judge and jury?

 

I'm scared to think what will happen to America's natural resources if this new draft becomes law. If you're interested in speaking out, follow the link below. It only takes a couple of minutes to do your part.

 

 

And here's a link to the article from the Associated Press: