Protected Flies in Hawaii

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Jcsgt

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Okay, what's up with this?

I just came across this article http://apnews.myway.com/article/20060510/D8HGROQG2.html which states that there are 12 species of rare flies, in Hawaii, that are now protected under the Endangered Species Act.

When I visit Hawaii, how will I know when/where to use the flyswatter?

If I do use the swatter, will I be required to inspect the victim to ascertain if he, indeed, is on the list?

If I am unable to determine if the fly is on the list (these incidents can sometimes be quite messy), will I be required to ship the remains to the nearest crime lab for DNA testing?

If I do swat the little bugger, inspect the remains and determine he is on the list, will I be required to notify Fish and Wildlife?

Will I be required to fill out a Use of Force Report, documenting:
-how the victim came to my attention (fly-by, landing on my person, swimming in my soup, etc.)
-why I felt the victim was a direct threat to me or a third party
-what level of force was used (hand, swatter, machete, baseball bat, etc.)
-how hard the use of foce was (light tap, standard swat, force 9 blow)
-how many times was the force administered
-injuries sustained by the victim (cuts, bruising, mashed beyond recognition, etc.)
-first aid/lifesaving measures administered to victim after the incident (band-aid, splint, CPR, etc.)
 
Kim:
:rofl2:

What's next....mosquitos? :D

And those cockroaches, too!
 
hey now, don't be making fun of our state.....we have a very delicate ecosystem.
 
catherine96821:
hey now, don't be making fun of our state.....we have a very delicate ecosystem.
And the flies do what exactly?


edit: Never mind...I found it....mating displays!
 
maybe part of the food chain for something? I have no idea. If you go the Northwest hawaiian Island you have to wear bubble suits. We even have little brush thingys here to wipe your boots BEFORE a hike. (on the trails)
 
catherine96821:
hey now, don't be making fun of our state.....we have a very delicate ecosystem.

Catherine, I am not making fun of your state. You forget, I'm from Oregon, land of the spotted owl!
 
Here's the hogwash:

"...may help scientists find new ways to combat diseases such as bird flu and even cancer..."

Here's the truth:

"...which includes protections for the environments in which the flies live..."
 

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