AR groups have attacked, infiltrated and exploited the pet industry for many decades . What your pointing out is different then what I'm saying. I'm speaking in terms of introducing anti ownership / trade legislation. There has never been a case where pro ownership and activist have teamed up to co author and introduce this type legislation. It's always been them against us. This is because nether side had anything to gain from working with the other. Things could be different now we have guys who should be on our side that have plenty to gain from joining up with the activist . Business is business.


In the past it's always been the AR groups showing up with their academic supporters and political allies and the Pro ownership guys would offer their rebuttal. Just like this time. What could be next is a situation where AR organizations offer a restrictive ownership /sales proposal that's supported and co authored by major players of the live animal trade . This would create enough of a division that could allow horrendous legislation to pass with the approval of the guys who should be 100% against it.

In 1977 legislation that's pretty similar HR 669 was introduced. Louie Porrus (The Shed / ZooHerp) put together a massive campaign. It was an incredible effort on his part that completely defeated the proposal soundly and effectively . Louie`s efforts saved all of us. HR 669 will mark the second failed attempt at blanket anti ownership legislation . Will three times be the charm ?


Ernie Eison
WESTWOOD ACRES REPTILE FARM INC.

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