>As a bit of a neophyte in all the political stuff (five years in), the
>thing I find the most confusing is assessing the bias, impartiality and/or
>credibility of an organization without putting hours I don't necessarily
>have into it, before I even get to the meat of the issue.

Everything you need to know about the neonics (my opinion!) are included
with many pages of references at the end.

>I've seen the name Xerces about, but don't know about them beyond the name.
>Anyone have any input on them?

Non profit with many people in high places as members. Known for trying to
get the information they put out correct. people spent many days (weeks?)
collecting the information presented.

The chemical position will try to nit pick the information but I see an
honest attempt to provide correct information.

The media jumps on sensational stories (reason I have said on BEE-L I do not
talk to the media *unless* I can read their report first before
publication).

The government and the environmentalists wheels turn slow but fine.

When I was a teenager working on family farms in Kansas I heard my uncles 
cuss the environmentalists. As I grew older I changed my point of view. Many 
things threaten our environment and these environmentalists have the clout 
to protect many creatures. Hopefully the bees and insect pollinators. The 
national beekeeping organizations are split over letting the 
environmentalists drive the bus. I say let the environmentalists drive the 
bus. Better than tossed under the bus!

Thanks for posting Juanse!

bob

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