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Editorial
August 6, 1904
Las Vegas Daily Optic
Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes a game warden for fining visitor Mr. Jackson for undersized fish near Las Vegas, suggesting enforcement start with locals to preserve positive community image and encourage tourism.
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full measurement, less than six inches.
We would venture also to suggest that if the game warden intended to begin a campaign against the lawless fishermen he would do well to make an example first of some resident of Las Vegas rather than of the stranger within our gates whom we would be glad to have carry away favorable impressions of this community and come here with his family for many summers.
Doubtless before again returning to this law abiding community, Mr. Jackson will carefully read over the territorial statutes. In the meantime, let all fishermen learn the lesson from his experience, rather than in the justice court.
We would venture also to suggest that if the game warden intended to begin a campaign against the lawless fishermen he would do well to make an example first of some resident of Las Vegas rather than of the stranger within our gates whom we would be glad to have carry away favorable impressions of this community and come here with his family for many summers.
Doubtless before again returning to this law abiding community, Mr. Jackson will carefully read over the territorial statutes. In the meantime, let all fishermen learn the lesson from his experience, rather than in the justice court.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Or Punishment
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Fishing Laws
Game Warden
Las Vegas
Law Enforcement
Visitors
Territorial Statutes
What entities or persons were involved?
Game Warden
Mr. Jackson
Las Vegas Residents
Fishermen
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Game Warden Targeting Visitors For Fishing Violations
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Enforcement Practices That Harm Community Image
Key Figures
Game Warden
Mr. Jackson
Las Vegas Residents
Fishermen
Key Arguments
Game Warden Should Target Local Residents First Rather Than Visitors
Enforcement On Strangers May Discourage Future Visits And Favorable Impressions
Fishermen Should Learn From Mr. Jackson's Experience With Territorial Statutes