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Pessimists are we?

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Posted by: triniian at Sat Jul 28 22:04:08 2007  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by triniian ]  
   

How can you two be so negative? I love reptiles magazine and I thoroughly enjoyed this article, if not more than for the debate it was sure to have raised. Excuse my ranting, but I must continue.

We don't exactly know this guy's background - for all we know he could a renown biologist that has studied multiple specie enclosures for decades.

We are all entitled to opinions and a freedom of voice. Anyone who is aware of our freedoms know that debating is the way to settle differing views, not arguing - as arguing leads to actions which infringe upon the rights of others! Then again, not taking action results in the loss of your rights. Act! Write those letters! Spawn some debates - if we educate one, then we've made a move in the right direction. Sitting and arguing gets us nowhere.

I think the idea of his enclosure is wildly exciting. While nothing I would ever consider, it makes you actually wonder what research he did put into it and how things are working out. Speculation is about as reliable as the weather. Before I blurt out "I told you so" - has anyone tried finding out more info?

If you wish to educate, use this as an example and provide specific arguments why what this guy has done is not recommended.

I think we ought to be leading by example. I think that we should not denigrate him unless we find out more. Seriously - we all know that many more animals suffer at the hands of the uneducated than at this guy's expense. Plus - this guy has to have some interest in the species... he built it himself! Have either of you never lost an animal to the hands of inexperience? We should certainly hope that even if this doesn't work out - he will learn and make it a habitat for fewer species/specimens.

I thoroughly enjoy both of your contributions to this forum. I also enjoy this forum because it is one of learning, sharing, caring and positivity. I learned so much about darts from you two and I am sure that countless others have too!

Stay positive... that's all.

Thanks.
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