The joke of politics - Killing a Mountain Lion and Knowing its a Molehill

Majority of California Assembly members call for resignation of wildlife official who killed mountain lion - San Jose Mercury News

Dear Senator Lieu and Hueso,

Please do not lower yourself by telling Mr. Richards how he should act while not on official business and not sitting behind his desk as California Fish and Game Commission President. Just because California prohibits the killing of mountain lions, does not prohibit an individual from taking part in such outdoor activities where the activity is allowed.

Personally I do not view Mr. Richards as a godhead that citizens are supposed to honor and obey or revere. His authority is in the position he holds. NOT some cockamamie idea of what lawmakers think it should be. What I DO expect him to know is how the California Fish and Game Commission is run. To know that he respects the laws of California is actually refreshing.

I am actually glad to see that Mr Richards actually takes an interest in, and is part of, the activity he holds a position in.

This is very different from your example of the Director of National Drug Control Policy smoking pot in a jurisdiction that would allow it. This was way out of line and an insult to my intelligence. Drugs are in no way a healthy activity, whereas getting outdoors and enjoying nature is.

Hunting is a sport. Depending on what you hunt, you may find that the only place to hunt is out of state. That's the way it is for some types of game. He chose to hunt mountain lion. As a sportsman. He was not out there in a "take this, California" stance. He did not state in his comments that he was mad that California made him travel further just to find mountain lion to hunt.

Please do not waste my taxpayer dollars to take this overrated issue to such a level that would embarrass the millions of Californians who are looking for some semblance of order and sanity and straight-forward thinking from our elected officials.

I was once a fan of the Sierra Club, hoping the best for California’s outdoors and its environment, but after hearing how you, Mr Huesso, and your fellow compatriots are acting over this matter, I can no longer look at any position they have or take as level-headed.

Your actions and the actions of your fellow Assemblymen against Mr. Richards do not represent my standing on this issue. I fail to see how Mr Richards’ actions warrant ANY action that my earned taxpayer money should support.Thank you for your time.