I think he should have hit Bob Brown. Steve Irwin was, in my opinion, a fool, but a pleasant fool, and one who earned the money he got. I don't begrudge him that at all.
As for the conservation, well, I can't think that the Beatty Government in Queensland (Labor), can say much because of what they did in SE Queensland.
As for Tasmania, you have to consider more than just ideals. The eminent Senator suggests closing down all renewable logging in Tasmania (not protected forests, which are not logged). But does he consider the results? The hundreds of people out of work, the driving out of manufacturing, the importing of other places' timber where logging is NOT regulated?
It's great to have an idea, but you need a solution. Greens groups are never short on ideas on what should be done, but no practical thoughts about how to fix it.
It's lovely to say, for instance, that nuclear power is evil and should not be used. But...what do you suggest to replace it?
Sorry, I hijacked the thread somewhat, but Germaine Greer, feminist man-hater, said a similar thing about Steve Irwin. Sure, he made money on imprisoned animals, but get with the picture, he's given more money to charity and done more for the environment than any of these greens party activists.
/rant over.
