sita: Of course it's myopic... That map was made by a committee created on a 3-4 year electoral cycle
My apologies for wandering off there, though... Larrikinism n all that. And you are correct. It's only ever a vocal minority that ever get heard, and that does sway perception somewhat... on either side.
G10: The fresh water salmon here is going through the roof, too. Dry continent's getting drier.