My first disagreement was with your idea that introduced species are ok because we already are going to destroy the land anyways.

I don't agree with this for the fact that there is some land still here (I see it and live in Southern California right now), so why base your opinion on what will happen with only an educated guess, just like I have many reasons to believe it is possible to breed yellow monitors. See we both make assumptions based on facts. You assume based on destruction of the land has already happened and there is no possible way there will be any left so why should I stop myself from contributing to this problem. Some times I really don't care, but you have to care. Especially if you are asking others to not destroy the land.

I am really not worried about Nile Monitors in Florida for many reasons, but why act like it is ok, the odds of them becoming a problem are slim, but don't go promoting it as a good thing.
I do see your point in wanting the freedom of trade, I want this too. I want to be conscious of my environment while doing so. This has nothing to do with those that are already destroying it. I can only control my actions and only influence others. You can do the same, you have a good background filled with knowledge so use it in an open channel communication to do this. You make these insulting remarks and at times go at it (sometimes) with exaggerated stories to win the debate. Why do this unless you feel inadequate about something.

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