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oldherper
at Mon Jun 30 16:50:13 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by oldherper ]
I have to disagree a little. The AMA is much more than a club. I have been a member of the AMA for many years (because I roadrace motorcycles). They are a big voice in protecting the rights of motorcyclists for street riding and off road riding. They have helped prevent closure of a lot of public land used for off road riding.
I agree that there is no specific Constitutional Right (such as the 2nd Amendment) to "Keep and bear Reptiles". That doesn't mean that we don't have a right to keep them (as long as we obey the laws regarding protected species, and local laws regarding dangerous species), some rights are implied and protected under other amendments and the basic Constitution.
I'm also a Life Member of the NRA. They have also done a lot to protect our rights.
As you said, you have to start small. A lot of small voices turn into a big one.
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RE: National Association of Herpetoculturists??? - oldherper, Mon Jun 30 16:50:13 2003