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Old 11-12-2006, 22:43 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jame$thegreat View Post
What did he shoot it with? If it was a bow and arrow I think he should get a decreased sentence, how many eagles could he/they possibly take out with a bow and arrow? He should still be punished though, the animal is protected for a reason.
I like that idea. If they're gonna shoot the birds for traditional ceremonies, they should have to do it the traditional way. Bald eagles really aren't in any serious danger any more. They are a national symbol, so I can understand keeping them in a protected status, but I think religious exemptions are definitely necessary here.
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