Ed,



I agree with you to a certain extent. A forum is a place where one should be able to talk about any topic and give your opinion even when it may not be popular with others who engage in the forum. Its good to air out problems and get people thinking about ways to improve and get better.



I think it might be inevitable in this day and age that one has to defend certain ideologies and practices (like herps). You might have to write some letters (its good to save your response as a Word document for the next go around) and make some phone calls. Are keeping herps worth it? I certainly believe so. After doing this for longer than many of you have been alive, I can't imagine an existence without herps (women and food are on this list also).



While it might be impossible to completely stop the onslaught, one can help stem the tide until a successful solution can be found and implemented. We, as herpers, have been somewhat responsible for the way many view our hobby/profession. Some of the defeats that we are bound to incur may only help to rectify and strengthen our resolve and our rights to the enjoyment that these scaly and unscaly quadrapeds bring us. Give a good fight and keep on herping!



Swiss

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