That's what I'm wondering. Aren't we ALL looking out for our self interests? Who will be making the compromises? Why will compromising prevent the AR whackos from continuing to push forward with their goal of banning ownership of all reptiles? They've already determined boas and ball pythons are "dangerous" and/or "invasive." They obviously are not acting in good faith to begin with. As far as HR669, why compromise with a turd? Aside from the thousand other reasons why that bill makes no sense, just the fact that (at least for reptiles) it's Federal legislation for an issue that's a local issue makes it invalid, imo.



I own three snakes, two of them indigo snakes (ie, native species). I could hide my small rainbow boa in a closet somewhere if I have to. Should I support HR669 if I think it might take the pressure off of regulation of *native* species?



Thanks,

Ed





>>( compromise between what we want and what they want )

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>>The question is who exactly is " WE " and who's going to determine what the appropriate compromises are that " WE " agree to if / when it comes to that. Majority rules ? Deepest pockets ?

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>> I don't expect the Petcos or any of the major players in the pet trade to say much of anything on behalf of the private individual who wants to maintain croc monitors or maybe work with some obscure viper species. Actually if anything I expect the opposite. They will agree that these peoples interest are expendable as part of their compromise.Like wise I feel there is division among reptile keepers as to what is and isn't important as far as species bans. This disgust me to no end.

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>> Compromise will inevitably mean a loss of diversity with in the industry.

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>> The people that work with species that are considered " niche" animals in the trade are often the people who have the deepest passion for what they do. These are also the people who are in the most vulnerable position.

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>> I think it would be a travesty to roll over and agree to some form of peace making legislation that will deprive individuals from working with the special interest species of their choice because it doesn't make the popular list.

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>> The big cat and primate people have been at the top of the Activist hit list since day one. In many ways the relentless activist attacks on these keepers are the most telling statement as to what a bunch of hypocritical money hungry frauds the people who represent these "Animal Rights" organizations really are.

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>>Ernie Eison

>>WESTWOOD ACRES REPTILE FARM INC.

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