However, regarding the point made, no clue how one could characterize someone interested in protecting non game birds as a "wacko".
Like you say better to not discuss in detail here....but I will be more than happy to discuss with you at the next Pond Boss Convention how degrees of protection 100 years later that seemingly can't be adjusted or modified can be seen as way, way over-board (and in my opinion kind of whacko). It shouldn't be an "either/or" of full on slaughter or total nonsensical protection. There should be something in-between. 2EachHisOwn.
Pretty Good General Summary of MBTA:
https://www.animallaw.info/article/detailed-discussion-migratory-bird-treaty-act
