Brad,

I agree with you. This whole mess really isn't about pythons or even pets; at a high level (ie, a level that can be understood by ALL citizens, not just reptile lovers) it's about bad law, way too much Federal power, and corruption. Somehow we need to make that clear to people (or as you said, at least capitalize on the fact they are trying to take away cute, furry pets), as opposed to simply saying "don't let them take our snakes away from us." As unfair as that is, probably 9 out of 10 people either don't care, don't like snakes or have bought into the python hysteria.

Are any organizations or individuals looking into legal or disciplinary action against some of the corrupt government "scientists" causing the hysteria? I don't understand how these guys can get away with saying/doing whatever the hell they want, even when shown to be completely bogus, WITHOUT repurcussions or punishment. That's what scares me the most.

Thanks,
Ed



>>I worry that too many of us-understandably, I think-are taking the wrong tack with this. We SHOULD be emphasizing two aspects-the economic effect of these bills, which would devastate the pet bird, small animal, fish and herp industries-as well as the aspect of taking away such mainstream pets as birds, mammals and tropical fish (especially from KIDS).
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>>Although WE are passionate about it, I'm not sure saying something like "Can you BELIEVE it? They are trying to take away my pet pythons!!!!" is a winning strategy.
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>>Most people CAN believe it-and might be inclined to help...
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>>Brad Chambers
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>>The Avalanche has already started-it is too late for the pebbles to vote....

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