"The fact that this was done to preserve the desert tortoise only rubs salt in the wound." (Birdwatcher)"

Birdy, if you believe this is a "fact", I have a good deal on some ocean front property in Clark Co., Nevada.

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time by the blood of patriots and tyrants.

If being stupid allows me to believe in Him, I'd wish to be a retard. Eisenhower and G Washington should be good company.