Australia Blocks Crocodile Feeding Program
The Australian Environment Minister, Ian Campbell, has blocked a controversial crocodile feeding program. The plan, heartily endorsed by crocodiles, would have allowed rank amateurs to join the annual crocodile culling program, effectively providing the crocs with a steady supply of fresh victims.
Environment Minister Ian Campbell described the proposal to allow domestic holidaymakers to annually cull 25 of the deadly reptiles — which are rife in the area — as "stupid" and inhumane.
"Getting amateurs in to take a pot shot at a croc is not a modern, sensible or humane approach and the Australian Government won't be having a bar of it," Campbell told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
"The 600 (crocodiles) that are culled under a license are culled using professional techniques that ensure there is a humane culling process," he said, branding the plan to allow tourists to join the culling as "stupid".
Campbell said he had turned down a similar proposal last year and had no intention of approving the latest plan submitted by Northern Territory entrepreneur Mick Pitman.
Oh sure, they call it inhumane to the crocodiles, but we know what's really going on here. Pitman is secretly working in league with the crocodiles. He gets to keep the fees, the crocs get to eat the amateurs. It's a win-win!
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