Want to read a clever bit of pro-business, anti-environmental propaganda? This article was published today on Canada.com: B.C. salmon farms spawn passionate debate about future of wild fish.
Here’s some background: the debate about fish farms is a heated one here in BC. Evidence clearly shows that pollution, escaped Atlantic salmon, disease, and parasites from fish farms threaten the existence of wild salmon. Regardless, the provincial government gives its full support to these industries.
This article marginalizes opposition as being over-emotional and ignorant of the facts. Reading this article, you’d think that fish farm companies are not only clean, but also vital to the economy. Notice that all quotes seem to favour the industry and negate environmental arguments. Should I ask who paid this guy to write the article?
I’m not surprised. Fish farmers would love it if wild salmon disappeared from the earth forever — then they’d have a monopoly on the salmon market.
