Quote Originally Posted by MagikSmallie View Post
I am NOT going to get political. BUT, I don't understand why getting political is a problem. This is a fishing forum and I understand that. However, is this not a political and fishing related topic? I don't understand that when Politics affects fishing or that when the two become intertwined such as this particular topic. Why shouldn't politics be discussed, it is afterall politics thats driving this topic to begin with. an earlier thread on this same topic was locked becuase of political discussions. I think that is obsurd. If the political discussion has nothing to do with fishing then fine its not appropriate. However in this case I feel politics is completely appropirate to discuss, especially when it directly affects and invovles fishing. you can't ignore the reality of the situation by locking a thread and closing off discussions, thats what this website is about...discussion..primarily of fishing but when politics gets involved as it clearly has here then it SHOULD be discussed.
There will absolutely be no discussions on this board containing references to DEMS vs REPUBS...etc...etc....take that to the Off Topics Board.

Now you can discuss all you want the pros and cons of lead in fishing tackle and ask for support for or against the proposed ban as long as you keep it within the board rules...no name calling etc...