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RE: i hate to be a party pooper, but...

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Posted by: WALL2WALLREPTILE at Mon Mar 19 23:53:19 2007   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by WALL2WALLREPTILE ]  
   

Have you ever heard the saying,

"The squeaky wheel gets the grease."

Well, if you do not voice your opinion it will NEVER be heard.

I will agree that if Representative Harvey Hilderbran receives your letter he will not likely even open it.

But if you read my original post above, you will see that the letters were asked to be SENT to Tim Cole.

He will be attending the meeting in the district where this bill originated. Tim will assure that the "meat" of these letters actually do see the light of day.

Now, you may say that my opinion and the opinions of other non-Texas residents are worthless...but, READ THE LETTER I WROTE.

Every governmental offical, elected or otherwise, is interested in out-of state $$$. They want it to continue flowing into the State of Texas. Every State needs tourists. Every state will welcome the influx of "New" money to their local and state economy.

Perhaps the letter I wrote will have little effect...but. it will certainly carry more clout than that of the silent opinion of someone who sits on the sidelines, with their tongue tied and only begins crying when unjust laws are on the books and are being enforced.

Legal issues should spark UNITY in ALL of the Reptile Community.

Similar things happend in the Bird Hobbyist Community some years back.

This proved that with Unity you can protect your rights...and with a disorganized front, you can wave goodbye to your current freedoms.

If we are not organized enough to present a more unified voice, we will never earn the respect of lawmakers...or anyone else.

As a Texan, you should be thankful for every bit of support that you receive...regardless of which state it comes from.

Think about the voice that you DO have.

Then try to add something positive to the your beloved hobby/business.

Besides, the Title of "Party Pooper President" has a very small constituency.

Respectfully,

Harlin Wall - WALL TO WALL REPTILES!


   

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