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Hunting plan for island is folly

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Re “Island Hunting Plan Misses Target,” Aug. 3

The proposal by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-El Cajon) for a military hunting preserve is a selfish land grab for hunters like himself who want a pristine and publicly isolated area for their personal hunts.

His use of the emotionally charged issue of disabled American veterans is nothing more than camouflage to attain that goal.

If he is truly sincere about helping disabled vets who want to hunt, then he should propose setting aside some of the thousands of acres of federal forest that are for sale and create a refuge with the proper facilities that could accommodate disabled veterans’ needs.

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Santa Rosa Island is part of our National Park system, which belongs to all Americans. We pay for it. And I believe that most war veterans, whether they be physically or emotionally handicapped, would much prefer to enjoy the beauty and solace of Santa Rosa Island without the sound of guns.

PATTY MORRISON

Glendale

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Hunter’s failure to interest disabled veterans in government-funded big-game hunting in Channel Islands National Park may be a setback for him, but not a defeat.

He could interest many more people if he would agree to let paint-ballers hunt there with the honorable representative as the target. I, for one, would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate my appreciation of his ideas on how to waste our precious remaining parkland.

ANGUS ANDREWS

Westlake Village

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