Thanks for the reply. I respect your opinion, but I completely disagree. Of course we would have to have some organization and thought put into a media campaign, I didn't mean to imply a free-for-all. What some of these government "scientists" (ie, Rodda, Snow) have done is inexcusable. It's not even about snakes, it's much bigger than that; it's about abuse of power and corruption. Not only do I think we should address that, we as Americans have an OBLIGATION to address that. If there is some

mudslinging, then so be it.



IMO, a reactive strategy won't work. I just think that people don't have the time for (or will get tired of) writing 300 letters and making dozens of phone calls every 6 months for the next 30 years. While this is a life altering issue for many, for others like me, it's extremely important, but not one of the top 3 priorities in my or my family's life.



Regarding self-regulation, I've seen that mentioned many times, but I don't know what it means. What is it? How would it be implemented? How would it prevent anything that would otherwise have happened without self regulation? Who will make the rules? Will everyone follow the rules? How would it stop the AR wackos from attacking us?



Thanks!

Ed



>>In a sense the AR groups have to be proactive because it is the nature of taking away rights. Holding on to what you have is most often a reactive stance, if we are not careful a proactive stance could become a mud slinging deal so we will need to move anything along with great consideration. I guess the best proactive plan would be work towards self regulation of our interest/hobby and there is a very long road in front of something like that.

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