Racoons

(in reference to this article: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-venice-raccoo... )

Your community should be commended for protecting the raccoons and continue to resist those in the area that want them killed or removed. I live in Nevada; the wildlife was here before us humans. We protect our wild horses, mountain lions, and a lot of other critters. I wish I had more raccoons here. We have learned to live with the wild life and it is a treat.

If people took corrective action on their own habits and laziness, there wouldn't be a problem. We don't leave our garbage out. In fact, it is against the law here to feed wild animals. Nature takes care of everything. However, we do kill sick or rabid animals if found. I even love the coyotes tho they are really dangerous and a problem....still, I mean them no harm as they only want to live.

Again, keep up the good work and teach people how to live with nature, not kill it.

Pat Flanagan
P.O. Box 427
Virginia City, NV 89440
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