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Here are some responses I've received
about my article
Earth Day and a Little Soul
Searching.
"Just a quick note to give you an "ATTABOY"
for your work in the delicate 4x4/environment arena. I cannot say I have done
much public speaking on the subject, but I do quite a bit of volunteer time on
the trails and also publish a local newsletter that covers outdoor recreational
topics, including environmental impact.
I have hunted since I was just a kid, and have gone over the " why do I
hunt?" question in my head several times, which also has lead me to the
"why do I 4x4?" question. It is a tough question, but one that I wish
more outdoor enthusiast would consider.
I hope others will follow your lead and get more involved, and evolved, in the
issues. I will do my part in the desert of Arizona. Keep the rubber side
down."
Michael Rosenberger
Arizona Upland Hunting and Outdoors
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"Thanks for speaking up to our group of
enthusiasts. We all want to bitch and moan and point fingers, from our
couches. I also think that we as a group talk the talk but don't walk the
walk. Thanks for calling us out on it."
Todd M. Schroeder
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"Bill,
I just finished reading your article about Earth
Day... etc... on the 4X4now web site. I just wanted to say thank you for
your efforts. People like you who are willing to take the lead on such
issues so critical to our sport play a crucial role. We so badly need this
sort of step up and take responsibility and "do whatever you can, whenever
you can" leadership from the people who are widely respected in our sport. I
commend you!"
Greg Mumm
Land Use Chairman
Dakota Territory Cruisers
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"Thanks for taking the stand you did. As
someone needs to start or else I may never have that chance to see those sites
from my own jeep. My chance to speak will come. First step is to listen and
then speak with full knowledge of the whole picture not just bits and pieces
people place in front of me. So the research begins."
Thanks again,
Jim Davis
a.k.a. -AWESME- 99TJ
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"Dear Bill,
Nice article on Earth Day & Soul Searching. I just read it on
the Internet and thoroughly enjoyed it, and hope many other four wheelers get to
read it also. Someone posted a link at the Binder Bulletin (International
Harvester) web site. You made some VERY good points which I fully agree
with. I would be hard pressed to find anything I didn't agree with. It
bothers me when I see fellow outdoor enthusiasts unnecessarily marring the
landscape, tearing up the terrain recklessly, and in the process giving
unnecessary ammunition to those who already have an agenda to close public lands
to off road vehicles. I consider radical environmentalists. Your
article highlights the need for more responsible behavior and more public
involvement by those of us who wish to paint a different picture of 'off roaders'.
I do think we should all be conservationists,
especially those of us who make full use of public lands for recreational
purposes such as four wheeling and mountain biking. My hat's off to you for
making a bold public speech which sounds very reasonable, and provokes thought
on both sides of the issue. Keep up the good work."
Regards,
Tom McMillion
Waynesboro, VA
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"Bill-
I just read your article on 4x4Now and was
impressed. I grew up in Western Colorado (Paradox - south of Fruita) and Eastern
Utah. My father currently lives in Blanding, Utah and is constantly
fighting SUWA. The problem is, the two sides usually get mad instead of
communicating. I believe a common sense approach like what I saw in your
article would make the difference.
\What can I do to help? My father and I spend
countless hours and days traveling the back country of Colorado and Utah.
How can we conserve the beauty of the land and still be able to use it? How
can we get more 4-wheelers to Tread Lightly? How can we get
environmentalists to hear our side? There has to be a way to convince
America that Multi-use (open public lands) can be both environmentally
responsible and better for the common good than No-use (wilderness areas)."
Brett Redd
Training Development Manager
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