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OHI
at Mon Apr 27 00:13:20 2009 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by OHI ]
Jaykis,
No, I don't think compromise is the answer at all. Unless the compromise is better regulation that satisfies them because it is the smart thing to do and it is best for the industry and herps. Arbitrary lists (or bag limits), general consensus and the precautionary principle don't work for me. Anyone should be able to keep anything they want as long as they can do it properly, end of story. Again, this is America!
It depends what you are compromising about and with who. I will not give up my right or priviledge to keep any species. Now, if you are talking about no regulation versus regulation then I think we need to compromise but I will not compromise on what I can keep and how many I can keep. What rational arguement is there for that? Everything "they" do to take away my rights and priviledges must have a compelling, reasonable arguement to justify that action. I have not heard one yet. Usually it is just someone's opinion or mis-use of the precautionary principle.
If there was a deadly venomous snake that could shoot laser beams out of it eyes and get out of every cage known to man then I would concede that people shouldn't be allowed to keep that species, otherwise, don't compromise my rights.
Welkerii
El Paso, TX
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Snake shoots laser beams from its eyes - OHI, Mon Apr 27 00:13:20 2009