Quote Originally Posted by Marshrat View Post
I am a commercial fisherman, so before you post about greedy commercial fishing b's, you need to put yourself in their shoes. I am not saying they didn't jump the gun here, but do you realize how hard commercial fishing is? It takes a lot to support your family through fishing. These guys rely on the spring and fall season, which may be lost because of the spill. Not necessarily due to the oil killing the shrimp, but because the season will not be opened because of the spill.

Unlike farmers, fisherman can't insure their "crop", so if there is no season there is no money.


Warren
Warren -
I sympathize with some commercial fishermen. I was once one - shrimping - and quit because I couldn't see well enough at night. My unfairly collective comments were brought about by the recent media interviews with guys I once knew in Buras and Venice - some of whom will sue at the drop of a hat or break every fishing law they think they can get away with.
I realize that all are not like those. Again, forgive my preemptive comments.
Pete