FiveWeight wrote:
Just so much governmental brainwashing going on. Its all part of a bigger plan as stated above in the quote. I'm sure if they thought they could get away with it all children when born would be issued hunting and fishing license at the parents cost that can be opted out of at a point down the road if you don't want to use it. Never fear. Big brother will take care of us all. Womb to Tomb....
Naaa, if the Government had their way, all children would be micro-chipped at birth.
I do see you guys' point now. I'd often agree with things like this, but I still just don't see it as big deal in this case. If you chose not to participate, you can still fish everywhere else, same as before.
True the main reason is used to gather information, but this is the State Fish Commission, not the FBI ATF or Department of Homeland Security. It is just the fish commission seeking to be used for fishing statistics.
If there was a more sinister purpose, you don't think the same info is not already available to the Government elsewhere? Census information? School records? Birth Certificates? etc?
If they ask for a SSN, fingerprint, want a blood sample, or they get out the microchip gun ... run... run very fast! If they just want address and the like... What can they do with it? It's already out there.
You are right about offering to pay the extra money though so I withdraw my offer. Afterall, the permit is apparently free. I was under the impression the $2.70 was for the permit and the voluntary license was more. My mistake.