Dorian, I Have enjoyed your paper for years and do not remember anything so careless being printed previously. It is clear this article is intended to draw attention to the croc feedings as a tourist attraction, not as something that should be regulated. Comparing this to Shark Ray alley has absolutely no bearing. Although NO wild animal should ever be molested, the fact of the matter is that nurse sharks and sting rays are NOT protected species. Add to the fact that snorkeling tours are carried out by licensed guides who claim responsibility for their customers whereas the kids at the croc pond are not licensed, and have no clue what they are doing but just trying to make a buck.

I don't expect next week you will have Debbie on the beach buying a dime bag, because other people do and it can be fun. Illegal is illegal.

Last edited by JZB; 07/11/08 10:21 AM. Reason: sp