Yeah....I don't know if that would be such a good idea. Isn't tobacco one of North Carolinas largest crops and source of income for the state? You might have some old hardliners take offense.



I totally agree with you though I just don't think it would need to be brought into the addressing of the ban.



I quit smoking cigarettes after close to 15 years(best thing I have done for myself along with quitting drinking). I believe people should be able to make their own choices but I don't understand how keeping reptiles harms anyone?



I haven't heard of anyone getting eaten or dying from a non-venomous reptile ever in the U.S. Maybe somebody's poor little pooch but people get maimed and killed everyday from dogs. But it's OK because dogs are sweet and friendly and "man's best friend". We need to tell these folks that our animals are our best friends. There are by far more reponsible herp owners than not. That message needs to be delivered.

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• Time to mobilize.......new thread about the potential ban on boas in North Carolina - gray, Sat Mar 26 09:41:47 2005
• I think it's great........ - bthacker, Sat Mar 26 11:11:25 2005
• thanks for the encouragement! np - gray, Sat Mar 26 12:59:02 2005
• RE: Hey Brett.... - ajfreptiles, Sat Mar 26 13:54:21 2005
• RE: Hey Brett.... - SnakeMike, Sat Mar 26 14:40:41 2005
• RE: Time to mobilize.......new thread about the potential ban on boas in North Carolina - ChrisGilbert, Sat Mar 26 11:17:20 2005
• Chris, keep up the great work at your school..... - gray, Sat Mar 26 13:02:37 2005
• RE: Chris, keep up the great work at your school..... - ChrisGilbert, Sat Mar 26 20:17:40 2005
• RE: Time to mobilize.......new thread about the potential ban on boas in North Carolina - joeysgreen, Sat Mar 26 11:20:55 2005
• That is useful information..... - gray, Sat Mar 26 13:04:25 2005
• RE: Time to mobilize.......new thread about the potential ban on boas in North Carolina - drimes, Sat Mar 26 11:42:59 2005
• RE: Time to mobilize.......new thread about the potential ban on boas in North Carolina - bthacker, Sat Mar 26 12:38:58 2005
• From a tobacco state..... - gray, Sat Mar 26 13:09:09 2005
• Hey, Grey! - madisonrecords, Sat Mar 26 13:41:27 2005
• It was good talking with you John and..... - gray, Sat Mar 26 14:54:03 2005
• You too grey.......more - madisonrecords, Sat Mar 26 16:47:43 2005
• RE: Education...absolutely - ajfreptiles, Sat Mar 26 14:21:04 2005
• I really don't know if PETA.... - gray, Sat Mar 26 14:56:37 2005
• I think its perfect. - topnotchboas, Sat Mar 26 14:41:32 2005
• Thanks for the input & encouragement Ryan! nm - gray, Sat Mar 26 14:57:48 2005