Today:
GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has ”roared” at critics of his proposed tiger park project, saying they should come up with constructive criticisms. [Criticisms against tiger park not constructive, says Penang CM. The Star. March 26 2009]
I think, when he says constructive criticism, he means supportive criticism. Sorry brother, you will get none of that from me. And I can bet, none of that from green NGOs.
”If non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are so concerned about the matter, then they should push for the closure of zoos.
”This is an eco-tourism project where tigers will be able to roam freely. If the animals are caged up, they will lose their natural instincts,” he said. [Criticisms against tiger park not constructive, says Penang CM. The Star. March 26 2009]
If others commited wrongdoing, that does justify your wrongdoing?
Besides, how exactly a 0.4 km2 (Mr. Lim, apparently, prefers, to use the unit acre because 0.4 km2 is equivalent to about 100 acres; 100 acres sounds big, eh?) will not encourage the tigers to “lose their natural instincts”?
What kind of reply is that?
Roam freely, he said. Eco-tourism, he said.
At least for zoo, those promoting it have the honesty not to package their product as an eco-tourism effort. On top of that, zoo plays a unique role. Zoo Melaka, for instance, with respect to tigers, is meant for conservation effort.
Lim said the state government was still receiving feedback on the proposal. [Criticisms against tiger park not constructive, says Penang CM. The Star. March 26 2009]
With all due respect, are you looking for feedback or Pak Turut, sir?
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Sigh. Unfortunately I have to agree with each and every perspective of yours on this matter.