In case you haven't heard, Gov. Spitzer has nominated LOHV-NYC endorsee Pete Grannis as N.Y.S. environmental conservation commissioner. The National Rifle Association (NRA) today issued a press release slamming the nomination, which is pending confirmation by the Senate, noting that Grannis has been "repeatedly honored and endorsed by anti-hunting organizations including the ASPCA and the League of Humane Voters."Yup, its true. Pete cares about animals. And, guess what? The environmental conservation commissioner SHOULD care about animals! It's about time we had someone like him as head of the DEC. As a member of the New York State Assembly, he's voted consistently for animal protection legislation. You can learn more about his position the issues here. Check out the NRA's press release after the jump.
For more information: Tom King (day) 518-436-0161, (evening/weekend) 518-479-3396, tking@nysrpa.org
New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Opposes Nomination of Pete Grannis to Head Department of Environmental Conservation
TROY, NY -- (02/06/2007; 1521)(EIS) -- When it was announced that Governor Eliot Spitzer would appointment a new director for the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association anticipated a nominee with a background in a field such as environmental science, biology or habitat management. Moreover, the NYSRPA looked forward to working with a man or woman sympathetic to the rights and needs of New York's hunters, trappers and shooters -- someone prepared to provide stewardship of New York State lands for all New Yorkers.
The Governor's nominee, Alexander "Pete" Grannis, possesses none of these qualifications. He is a lawyer and long-time State Assembly member with little experience in any field related to the DEC's mission. His record in Albany has been one of consistent hostility toward New York's hunters and shooters:
-- Sponsored and voted for numerous bills designed to restrict firearms ownership and usage among law-abiding New Yorkers, consistently siding with anti-gun organizations such as New Yorkers Against Gun Violence.
-- Sponsored vaguely-worded legislation in the past (A-1850) that would have effectively banned hunting as cruelty to animals.
-- Repeatedly honored and endorsed by anti-hunting organizations including the ASPCA and the League of Humane Voters.
-- Currently sponsors legislation (A-3009) giving municipalities the authority to ban trapping -- an abdication of the State's obligation to oversee these activities, and one that would create a crazy-quilt of local laws and regulations.
The NYSRPA urges all New Yorkers to contact their State Senators and ask them to block the appointment of Pete Grannis to head the Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Comments (3)
Good to see that the NRA thinks we are a threat to them, because we are!
Posted by Mel | February 6, 2007 9:19 PM
Posted on February 6, 2007 21:19
Theres no a place for hunting in New York. When think of the city I don't think of hunters.
Posted by Arto | February 6, 2007 9:21 PM
Posted on February 6, 2007 21:21
Spitzers choice to endore Peter Gannis as N.Y.S. environmental conservation commissioner is a great choice! I am very happy to hear about all the good work Spitzer has been doing. Perhaps this will even lead into working towards re-establishment of naturally operating ecosystems. After all, hunting would not be nearly such a large issue if humankind had not all but extinguished natures predators.
Posted by Andy Testo | February 7, 2007 3:33 PM
Posted on February 7, 2007 15:33