A clear view. (A Clear View, A Tour Through Time).(Letter to the Editor)

National Parks, September, 2002 by Crofoot, Tom

I was disappointed to read another editorial by Thomas Kiernan [Outlook, July/August 2002] that appears to criticize the Bush administration.

Three of the last five editorials by Kiernan criticize Bush and the Bush administration. I give credit to the magazine for trying to hold true to its mission, but the way it is coming across is not positive. It should not come across as Democrat versus Republican or conservative versus liberal.

Many different environmental and ecological organizations use their influence through the political process, and, to an extent, this is good and needed. But I also believe there is a balance between rhetoric and actions. Environmental groups need to be advocates for the environment and ecology, but should also consider...

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