Hawkeye
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I regret to announce that the much anticipated debate between Don Peay and Randy Newberg has been postponed indefinitely. Although the parties have successfulyl negotiated and resolved several issues relating to the format of the debate, there has been a disagreement for some time as to whether SFW would produce its financial statements. Despite multiple requests to Don and Bryron Bateman, SFW remains unwilling to do so. Don?s position is that this is a debate between him and Randy, and he has no control over whether or not SFW will produce its financials. SFW has not formally responded to Randy?s requests.
Randy sent both Don and me an email yesterday stating in part: ?By copying Jason on this email, I am now notifying Jason, as the facilitator, that the debate is postponed until receipt of the financial information requested. I stand ready to debate any, and all, of these topics, once the financial information is provided.? As a result of Randy?s email, I felt obligated to post this on monstermuleys.com so the public would be aware and could clear their calendars.
On a personal note, I have tried to stay out of the substance of the debate and merely help facilitate the details of the event. However, I have to admit that I understand Randy?s frustration on this issue. From my perspective, Randy has been quite accommodating on a number of issues, and his only request was for access to SFW?s financial information so that he could adequately respond to Don?s arguments regarding conservation funding. This information is directly relevant to the issues at hand, and I still do not understand the reluctance on SFW?s part to open its books if everything is on the up and up. This continued lack of transparency is the primary reason I am no longer a member of SFW even though we probably see eye to eye on the majority of issues affecting Utah's wildlife.
To say that I am disappointed by this development would be an understatement. I am hopeful that Don and Randy will be able to resolve this issue in the future so that the debate can go forward at some point in time. If and when that occurs, I will be sure to let you know.
Thank you for your patience and for all of those who offered to help support this event.
Hawkeye
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Randy sent both Don and me an email yesterday stating in part: ?By copying Jason on this email, I am now notifying Jason, as the facilitator, that the debate is postponed until receipt of the financial information requested. I stand ready to debate any, and all, of these topics, once the financial information is provided.? As a result of Randy?s email, I felt obligated to post this on monstermuleys.com so the public would be aware and could clear their calendars.
On a personal note, I have tried to stay out of the substance of the debate and merely help facilitate the details of the event. However, I have to admit that I understand Randy?s frustration on this issue. From my perspective, Randy has been quite accommodating on a number of issues, and his only request was for access to SFW?s financial information so that he could adequately respond to Don?s arguments regarding conservation funding. This information is directly relevant to the issues at hand, and I still do not understand the reluctance on SFW?s part to open its books if everything is on the up and up. This continued lack of transparency is the primary reason I am no longer a member of SFW even though we probably see eye to eye on the majority of issues affecting Utah's wildlife.
To say that I am disappointed by this development would be an understatement. I am hopeful that Don and Randy will be able to resolve this issue in the future so that the debate can go forward at some point in time. If and when that occurs, I will be sure to let you know.
Thank you for your patience and for all of those who offered to help support this event.
Hawkeye
Browning A-Bolt 300 Win Mag
Winchester Apex .50 Cal
Mathews Drenalin LD