Yes, well, I guess we have gotten pretty far from the original topic which was
> Mounting that misguided enthusiasm for honey bees has likely been to the native bees’ detriment. Beekeeping doesn’t make me feel good, anymore. In fact, quite the opposite.
I have yet to see any clear evidence that honey bees have been detrimental to native bees. There are certainly fewer managed hives now than in the 1950s. Should we "feel bad" about being beekeepers? Stop selling honey? Become vegans?
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