" this is the first real major atempt on the fed level(ya granted they tried that blanket ban a couple years ago but it was totally rediculous and illogical)" thecaimen

I can't say I really agree.This might be the scariest because of the current political climate and cicumstances but it's not the first major attack from my perspective.

The endangered species act in 1969 was pretty major. That was followed by the heavier revised version 3 or 4 years later. Then the cites treaty. All these were very damaging to the industry at the time. Some of the biggest names fell out. A proposal very similar to what we are seeing now was introduced a few years later. All the hoopla surrounding reptiles and salmonella that led to the 4" law. The Humane Society going to USDA and trying to end all African imports because of the tick scare. A few years back an attempt to ban all boiga species based on the Guam deal. When ever an opportunity to exploit a media situation arises the people that are out to harm us have jumped on it.

The Government does take these Radical anti animal rights groups seriously. Peta is once again being investigated by the IRS the FBI has opened investigations on them and their various associates . These activist groups spend enormous amounts of money on legal defense. They are very good at working the loop holes in the system. Only so much time and money can be spent targeting these groups . Due to thier size and the diversity building a solid case against them is far from easy.

As for the business it's current state and where I think it might be headed. That's a whole different topic.

Ernie Eison
westwoodreptiles.com

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