[discomrobertul8]

We have always been at war with Eurasian beavers (Castor fiber).

[rurban]

Farmers have been at war with them. Local governments usually side with the beavers, because their longterm benefits are higher, but in right-wing crisis times the farmers will win.

[potato3732842]

I'm not sure I trust the people who get more work to do, more budget and more power out of the beavers being there anymore than I trust the farmers who would be better off with the beavers gone.

A painter will always tell you you need paint.

A roofer will always try and sell you a roof.

A tire shop will always try and sell you tires.

But we can take these people at face value?