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17 July 2013, 16:28

Fallow Buck

Killing For Profit

I've been reading this book which looks at the history and development of the illegal Trade in Rhino horn and ivory, along with the legal loop holes and flaws that are allowing this trade to grow at an alarming rate.

Has anyone else read it, and what are the thoughts?

I found the initial parts of the book difficult to follow as I am not up to speed with the history of the bush wars, but the more modern day narrative makes for interesting reading.

K

17 July 2013, 18:54

Fallow Buck

Here's A link to the book

K

18 July 2013, 01:59

Cazador humilde

I haven't read it, but will have to. Thanks for posting a link.

The more you learn about the bush wars, the seedier your and my government looks. (I doubt much that really matters has changed since then.)

18 July 2013, 05:03

stubbleduck47

Available as an e-book. Sounds like an interesting read.

18 July 2013, 05:22

ledvm

Yes...I have read it!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
J. Lane Easter, DVM

A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House

No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991.

18 July 2013, 10:15

ddrhook

I read it, it is an eye opener

18 July 2013, 11:16

505G

quote:
Originally posted by Cazador humilde:
The more you learn about the bush wars, the seedier your and my government looks. (I doubt much that really matters has changed since then.)

Applies to any war.

18 July 2013, 12:24

shakari

quote:
Originally posted by 505G:
quote:
Originally posted by Cazador humilde:
The more you learn about the bush wars, the seedier your and my government looks . (I doubt much that really matters has changed since then.)

Applies to any war .

Not just in times of war. Recent events seem to suggest it applies to any Government at any time!

18 July 2013, 16:46

SteveGl

quote:
Originally posted by shakari:
quote:
Originally posted by 505G:
quote:
Originally posted by Cazador humilde:
The more you learn about the bush wars, the seedier your and my government looks . (I doubt much that really matters has changed since then.)

Applies to any war .

Not just in times of war. Recent events seem to suggest it applies to any Government at any time!

Power to the People!

19 July 2013, 21:05

Gayne C. Young

Thanks. Looks worth checking out

19 July 2013, 21:29

mwHunter

quote:
I found the initial parts of the book difficult to follow as I am not up to speed with the history of the bush wars

I also found the beginning a little overwhelming just from the sheer number of acronyms for groups and organizations referenced.

Even so it is an interesting though very disheartening look at the depth of corruption involved.