Git 'em.

The Local section of the paper today has an article about the growing mountain lion problem in California. In 2004 three people killed. Before that the last time anyone was attacked was in 1995. The cats have been spotted in some populated spaces, but all of the attacks occurred in remote areas.

Assemblyman Bill Maze, gun in hand, is ready to take action against these crazed animals. He wants to pass a bill allowing people to hunt the cougars. According to Maze, “I’m concerned that we’re going to see some children pecked off by these cats.” He is also hoping to put the fear into the hearts of these animals by allowing drunken trophy hunters to go crazy with their shot guns.

I think I'll avoid hiking in the canyon this summer.