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Dear President Obama or to whomever this concerns, fishing is my life. I'm 30 years old with 22 years behind me of fishing for work. All I've done is fish and provide for my family by harvesting the sea. I've fished on all levels from digging oysters and clams from the NC sounds and estuaries, catching the extrememly high numbers of grouper and snapper off our coast, and even providing an unequaled recreational experience to tourists and NC residents alike as a charter boat captain here in our great state and other parts of the world. All I'm asking here is a few minutes of your time to explain to you what I'm facing daily.
First of all, I understand the need for conservation of our natural resources. There is no doubt that we as humans have done lots of things that may be seen as not so great for the environment. However, the biggest problem is that our Government is not as concerned about Americas' greatest resource....the American people. I could easily ramble on about all types of things going on that I see as wrong, but I won't do that. Making irrational decisions without experience and a clear concious is what got us in this mess. I'll stick to what I know and that's fishing. The Magnuson-Stevens Act for example is on a fast track to ruining one of Americas' greatest and most honorable professions for no good reason. Bad science, bad data, hidden agendas, and backroom deals are putting the American fisherman out of business at an alarming rate. The thought that fishermen want to overfish our resources is absolutely out of line. Why would anyone purposely put themselves out of a job? Many Americans that don't fish for a living still use fishing for Recreation. Recreational fishermen put billions of dollars into this economy every year. Recreational fishermen keep children in this country off the streets and with their families enjoying what nature has to offer. Recreational fishermen also show everyday how nature can provide for all of us in many, many ways. Please look more into what is happening with the Magunson-Stevens Act. If the right data is used, I'm sure you will be very surprised at what you find.
In your Presidential Addresses to the American people, you promised Hope and Change to this country. All I've noticed so far is a continuation of the same style of policy that got us into this mess in the first place. I'm not going to sit here and blame you for eveything that's going on, but I am going to say that your decisions on the people that you appointed to certain positions, especially in the Environmental Sections of Government were definately not a great idea. I believe that there are a lot of hidden agendas and uninformed decisions being made that are doing serious harm to the everyday lives of many American citizens. The good part is that after you hopefully look into what's going on with these people, you can still make some changes.
As far as Hope is concerned, let me explain to you how I see that in the near future. I hope that I can continue to make an honest living doing what I love to do. I hope that I can keep working so I don't have to depend on other already financially strained Americans' income to keep me afloat. I hope that the right science and research is done to keep people working and not adding to the already elevated unemployment rate. I hope that another great tradition in this country doesn't end due to so-called Environmental groups' agendas. I also hope that one day when I have children, I can tell them what kept me going day in and day out. If they work hard and stay focused in life, they can be anything they want to be.
When you were elected, you proved to alot of people of color that their dreams can be reached with hard work and persistence. This was proven on that day no matter what race, age, religion, or financial background you have. You proved that there is no reason to be held down and told what you can and cannot do for no good reason whatsoever. Unfortunately, that same feeling of dispair is coming back. The feeling of uncertain futures are coming back. The feeling of being looked down upon for no valid reason is coming back. This is because of something bigger than race, bigger than religion, and bigger than even money. These feelings are coming back because of lack of reason. The lack of people in power to use their minds and common sense instead of trying to win a popularity contest is bringing the people of this great country down at an alarming rate. Please do what you can in your time of Presidency to help the American people as you promised.
Mr. President, I didn't write this to make myself feel better. I didn't write you to prove that I'm on one side of the fence either for you or against you. I wrote this letter because I'm a hard working fisherman who has the time to write you this due to bad information in Fisheries law making. I would usually be out on the ocean fishing and creating income for myself and many others in this industry. But I'm sitting at home writing you sir. Not to complain, not to place uninformed blame, and not to dwell on the past. I'm writing you to save my life. Please help me Mr. President. Please help all of us as best as you can.

Thank you for your time,
Capt. Johnathan Mallette
North carolina Voter
captjohn86@yahoo.com
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Capt. John Mallette
1(910) 934-2628
www.daiwa.com
www.topsailfishingcharters.com

"ALCOHOL,TOBACCO,AND FIREARMS should be a convienience store, not a Gov. agency."

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:37 pm Post subject:

WOOT WOOT!

I got goose bumps there at the end.

Dave
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Capt. Dave
Continental Shelf
Morehead City, NC
800-775-7450

Life is SHORT....Fish Hard!

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:10 pm Post subject:

Well said John. I agree with Dave, I got goose bumps as well.
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Capt. Lyndon Carter
Holden Beach Sport Fishing Charters
www.holdenbeachsportfishingcharters.com

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:47 pm Post subject:

Mail it John, you nailed it ....
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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:35 pm Post subject:

That was what I sent off. Not expecting anything in return though.
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Capt. John Mallette
1(910) 934-2628
www.daiwa.com
www.topsailfishingcharters.com

"ALCOHOL,TOBACCO,AND FIREARMS should be a convienience store, not a Gov. agency."

1st Mate Joined: Mar 09, 2006 Posts: 57

John,
Great work and well said, maybe you have another career as a citizens advocate? Let's hope that we can all keep working.
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Captain Jim Sabella
"People willing to trade their freedom for temporary security deserve neither and will lose both"
"Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not"

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:01 pm Post subject:

AMEN! Capt. John
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Captain Keith
Feedin Frenzy Charters
843-907-0064
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www.feedinfrenzycharters.com
www.southcarolina-offshore.com
www.southchathamtackle.com
www.BarefootFishing.net
www.fishfindertackle.com

Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:56 am Post subject:

Great job John, we will overcome, keep pushing
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Capt Cane Faircloth
Ollie Raja Charters
(Fishizzle Tackle Prostaff)
www.fishizzletackle.com
www.daiwa.com
www.holdenbeachfishingcharters.com
www.coastalmobilemarine.com

Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:55 am Post subject:

Very well worded John. Thanks for taking the time to write him. I pray the we can make changes that are needed...
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Capt Lee Parsons
Its all about the kids

Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 6:24 pm Post subject:

I sent that letter to a lot fo different congressmen, senators, etc. also. We ALL need to be doing this. It does make a difference, but sitting around watching others do it and not showing your presence is how we got here in the first place. It only takes a few minutes to write one and send your own letter. PLEASE DON'T DROP THE BALL ON THIS ONE!!! DO YOUR PART ALSO!
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Capt. John Mallette
1(910) 934-2628
www.daiwa.com
www.topsailfishingcharters.com

"ALCOHOL,TOBACCO,AND FIREARMS should be a convienience store, not a Gov. agency."

Ol'Salt Joined: May 21, 2004 Posts: 106

Great post Capt.John.
I wish you would send it to all of the boat builders, engine builders,charter boats, and every coastal state in America and lets get some emotion involved with this atrocity thats being shoved down our throats.Sorry about the rant.Your post helped me realize that this is more serious than me not being able to keep a Grouper.Thank you.
JD

Ol'Salt Joined: Mar 02, 2005 Posts: 237

Great job Capt. John. You nailed it.... I'm doing my best to get my thoughts out to but I better be thinking of hiring you as my script writer. salute

Ol'Salt Joined: May 23, 2007 Posts: 142

Very well said John! You have done what was requested by all of the speakers in Washington DC at the ralley!We all need to get motivated like John and do something about it and write our letters also. In large numbers we do have a voice.If we hadnt all gotten togather most of us that trailer our boats that have a 8.5 beam would not be able to trailer our boats with out getting a ticket! The rules got changed because everyone filled E-Mail boxes and wrote to all of their polititions and it worked! Capitol Hill needs to listen because WE FISH WE VOTE!!!!

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