Dear California Fish and Game Commission:

I was shocked and dismayed to learn about your president's recent killing of a mountain lion in Idaho. Since poaching mountain lions is illegal in California, Dan Richards decided to take his trip to Idaho where hunting this beautiful animal is allowed.

Richards's position calls on him to not only to adhere to conservation laws, but it also bestows on him a responsibility to promote these ideals in the interests of the people and wildlife.

In response, California's lieutenant governor Gavin Newsom addressed Richards, saying, "I do appreciate that you did nothing illegal in Idaho, but it is clear that your actions do not reflect the values of the people of California...Your continued presence on the Commission is a distraction from those important issues..."

Newsom is right — the only way to rectify this situation is to remove Richards as president of the agency, as he has failed to represent its core mission.

Please only employ members who are willing to uphold the values of your organization; as such, you must terminate Dan Richards as president immediately.

Thank you for your consideration.