[MPWG] Wild Life Sting.

[David Bruce Leonard]

I understand the scam that pharmeceutical companies are perpetuating, but I
can't imagine objecting to the prosecution those who poach endangered
species.

David

> I still dont believe the Conservation scam ....
> 
> the following is composed of  two cut and paste, from the last two
> issues of MPWG Digest,s.
> 
> "applied to a cute panda happily munching its way through bamboo forests
> .... But applied to the world of herbs, the scientific meaning is
> legislation, and restriction, for scientific and pharmaceutical use
> only. With that also come the costly task of enforcement, abuse of human
> rights and punitive penalties for the peasants.  Seen in that light, the
> peasants also pay for their own striped suit, and ball  and chain via
> taxation.
> 
> "Yesterday, officials with the National Park Service and the Virginia
> Department of Game and Inland Fisheries announced the sting operation based at
> the Elkton store. It was all part of a multiyear, multi-state investigation
> into the illegal harvest or sale of American ginseng and
> black bear organs, much of it for exportation to Asia. More than 100 people
> from several states could face charges resulting from the investigation, which
> tracked the illicit plants with a recently developed arsenal of special dyes
> and silicon chips. More than 40 people have been charged in sealed
> indictments. Two were in custody."
> 
> 
> The following  is a cut and paste from Richters website ..  www.richters.com
> 
> 
> "AMERICAN GINSENG [Order Related Book]
> Panax quinquefolius
> Perennial     Uses: medicinal     Sow No:S3
> Native of cool hardwood forests throughout eastern and central North
> America. It has become extinct in many areas and is now cultivated to a
> large extent in British Columbia, Ontario and Wisconsin. Seeds are
> planted in hardwood forests or in specially prepared beds anytime from
> Sept. until the ground freezes. The following spring, the seedlings
> appear, and in 3 to 6 years they mature. We offer high quality
> stratified seeds. Detailed growing instructions included. "
> 
> Richters are now quoting US$240 per Kg for stratified seed.  I am sure
> that  Richters would confirm that they have a world wide demand for the
> quinquefolius seed.
> 
> The post by Wayne Owen illustrates the point I have been trying to make
> .... that sting cost a lot of money to plan and carry out. In fact when
> I read the post, my immediate thought was of the American folk tale of
> Al Capone and Elliot Ness. First came the ban .... then came the machine
> guns and mobsters ... then came the FBI .... and then the ban was lifted.
> 
> So as usual ... we have punitive measures from the top down. People have
> lost their rights ... cui bono ?
> 
> The millions of dollars spent on the sting .... and the ongoing and
> never ending enforcement cost. These wild life organisations are assured
> of funding for many years to come .... or for as long as they can keep
> the game going for their own benefit.
> 
> Personally I think the money would be better spent on financing the
> growing of the Ginseng by the dispossessed peasants in the affected US
> States .... but this simple answer is not going to happen ... is it ?
> And we all know why .... dont we ?
> 
> Ivor Hughes
> www.herbdatanz.com
> 
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David Bruce Leonard, L.Ac.
Medicine at your Feet
'Awapuhi Health Sanctuary

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