Rosie the shark killer

Before Florida's ban on shark fishing went into effect, Rosie O'Donnell went on a fishing trip where she caught a hammerhead shark.
Now that the fishing guide has posted her picture with the dead shark, a firestorm has erupted on the left.
Animal activists and leftists in general are upset with Rosie for not toeing the line and following the left's rule book.
What really cracks me up about it is the response is typified by a marine biologist's comment:  "This is basically an endorsement. It sends the message that it's an OK activity. And this is not an activity that we want celebrities endorsing."

I've got news for you pal: celebrities don't think you have the right to tell them how to live.

However, they sincerely believe they have the right to run your life.

Another non-headline story about the Gulf

The Gulf disaster that wasn't continues with reports of flourishing life in the sea.
This should be the headline for any "fair and balanced" news organization, but even Fox News seems to OK with it being  buried under "more important" stories.
Why would the media hide this story?
Maybe they missed the silver lining.
The fact that marine life has not only rebounded, but increased beyond expectation can be touted as a reason for limits on fishing.
The moratorium has provided a rare peek into the effect of leaving the sea alone for an extended period.
This phenomenon should be getting a lot of attention and rave reviews from the left, but they are "stuck on stupid" with their hatred of fossil fuels.  

Fishing I can support banning

I think that Paul Watson is a grandstanding ass and a thug.
He is an over-the-top ham when the cameras are on and he surrounds himself with zealous acolytes bent on violent confrontation rather than civilized change.
I cannot fathom why anyone would watch more than a few minute of "Whale Wars" without changing channels, but it is still on the air (proof of idiocy in the viewing public).
Having said that, he and his group are (at least in part) trying stop true abuses and prevent overfishing.
I hope they focus their energies on the emerging issue of illegal fishing where not only are fishing stocks being depleted illegally, but crewmen are being treated as virtual slaves.