Nathan,
Let me make you aware if you aren't already, PIJAC and Marshall Meyers, the
PIJAC lawyer, are a force to be contended with! We do have some big guns on our
side. As a breeder you should find out about and join PIJAC for precisely this
type of situation.
Julie Bergman
http://www.geckoranch.com
GGA lifetime member
nathan hall wrote:
> I understand that the press release from the HSUS has caused many dedicated
> reptile owners to become quite alarmed, but this release is having the exact
> effect desired by the HSUS. I see a small debate going on between reptile
> owners as to the proper and most effective actions that should be taken in
> order to "save" our precious hobby (I would say passion). I like the fact
> that some people on this forum are playing devil's advocate, but shouldn't
> some of this energy be directed toward our state and national officials?
> Yes, it is an excellent idea to prepare some of those people for opposing
> views and ideas since this "industry" has a relatively weak voice. That is
> precisely why they, the HSUS, are going after us. We know that there are
> serious problems with this industry, but the government needs to see that
> awareness, education, and captive breeding programs have increased
> dramatically in the last five years.
>
> Nathan Hall
> GECKOS UNLIMITED http://web.wt.net/~neonate
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