Tom wrote: It is clear that the majority of the population were killed as the numbers this year are pitifully low compared to last year. I'm in close contact with many folks looking and there is a paucity of Pythons.

I believe I agreed with this statement. The population is greatly depressed.

Tom wrote: As far as Andrew goes never before has anyone been able to organize and fight on the level he has.

I agree with this statement, too.

Tom wrote: If you have a problem or suggestion wouldn't it be better to do this privatly rather than to criticize openly which might discredit him and USARK with other herpers. When you do this you are cutting your own nose off to spite your face. He and USARK are the only thing that stand between us and these various bills and declarations. It seems to me to be foolhardy to do this and could affect us adversely. Why would you do this openly instead of talking privately? Let's fight the good fight and attack our enemies NOT our friends especially those on the front lines...

I think it's more than a little valuable to let people see that we're willing to self-regulate, criticize in-house, and strive for accuracy. There's a lot riding on this, so we need to be a step ahead and a cut above those who are agianst us.

-Cole

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