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At the core of the grassroots movement to Preserve Access to America’s Beaches is the basic principle that people and nature can live together in harmony. This rational, common sense approach is supported by science and accepted by mainstream environmental conservationists.
Long before Hatteras Island was ever designated by the Federal Government as a National Seashore Recreational Area, the local residents were already proven leaders in protecting wildlife. Their love and respect for nature has always been heartfelt and genuine. For centuries they have worked devotedly to preserve fish, turtles, birds, and other wildlife, following in the sacred tradition of the earliest area inhabitants, the Native Americans.
Living in harmony with nature has been an established way of life for generations for the people of Cape Hatteras. They have faithfully “walked the walk” of true environmental protection and doing the right thing for wildlife.
Instead of living together in harmony with nature, misguided environmental groups are using disruptive lawsuits to limit access and force closure of America’s beaches. These damaging lawsuits have hurt the local economy and the ability of families to earn a living as they have done for generations.
Some groups would have the general public incorrectly believe that people are inherently dangerous to wildlife. In fact, the opposite is true. Conservationists, like the people of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area (CHNSRA), have been instrumental in helping many wildlife species flourish and thrive.
In nature’s circle of life, there are times when natural predators destroy bird nests or attack baby turtles. It is always unfortunate and sad when predators, such as raccoons, sea gulls and other birds stalk and feed on natures most vulnerable. But, these attacks by natural predators have nothing to do with people. Contrary to the claims of a few, people are not the natural enemy of wildlife.
Some misguided environmental groups go so far as to advocate banning everyone from using the beach. They believe this draconian measure is necessary to eliminate even the possibility of someone ever committing a careless act on the beach. Reasonable people know however that outlawing beach access is not the solution. The truth is, most people are decent, law abiding citizens. But, in a free society we accept the risk that someone could deviate from the norm and commit a wrongful act. This is true everywhere; in neighborhood parks, nature walks, and on our beaches. The answer to preventing misdeeds is a combination of educational programs and strict enforcement of existing laws and regulations. Those who would deliberately break the law, on the beach or anywhere, should be severely punished. But, the extreme position of eliminating human access altogether, is irrational and excessive. It would be sad to ever think of our neighborhood parks, nature walks, and beaches without families enjoying them in a responsible and caring way.
The best long-term solution for beach access is encouraging a practical, common sense approach of people living together in harmony with nature. Sensible people, who truly love and respect nature, understand the soundness of this levelheaded and reasonable approach.
The goal of life is living in agreement with nature
Greek Philosopher, Zeno
(335 B.C. – 264 B.C.)
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