Hello. Personally, I do not think that groups like Whitneyzone and the JMT FB group should take official/group positions on government action.
Thanks.
Hi Karin,
You are likely more qualified than I to argue this point, but, the poll is a bit of a sham. It only asks if "The Groups of which I am a member should / should not take a position in favor of a public comment period of at least three weeks before Yosemite imposes any new restrictions (in 2015 vs. 2014) on Yosemite entry permits designed to limit JMT thru-hikes going past the boundaries of Yosemite NP".
It offers no other alternatives. No option asking if the individual should take a position. Further, it is only asking if the group should take a position regarding a "public comment period", not on the actual proposed rule changes. It is unclear to me why the poll was created. Perhaps to "show" some interest in what the public thinks? Still, in my mind a sham.
Have I missed something?
On the issue of "groups" taking positions on government action, this seems to me to be a US tradition. Consider the role of Unions in government. While I am not a fan (in general) of unions, there is an expression that I like that says: "If you got a Union, you probably did something to deserve it". If the government does not take into consideration the public's point of view then collective bargaining is something to be considered. Yes/No?
John
