HR669 - Another Idea

[Art_In_Scales]

I was trying to think of other ways I could do more to get the word out and get more support in defeating this proposal. I felt that just telling people about this wasn't enough. Given the fact that we have such little time to act, I simply copied the sample letter into a word document and sent it to a copying company. I asked them to make 1000 copies for me. Within a few hours, these "ready-to-sign" letters were in my hands.

I called the two local reptile stores and asked them for their permission to place these letters in their shops. They were more than willing to help. In one day, I was able to get over 100 signed letters in my hands!!! When they signed the letter, I simply asked them to include their return address as well. This way I can put all of their information on the envelope.

I will be taking on the responsiblity of getting these letters into envelopes and addressed to the subcommittee members. I will send these letters to Tom Wolfe so he can distribute them.

I believe if others do this as well, we can flood the subcommittee members with enough letters to make an impact.

[rabernet]

Great job! I've printed the pre-made .pdf flyer on http://www.nohr669.com and handed those out - it explains everything and where they can go!

It's under the link "What Else Can I Do?" under Pet Shops and Pet Stores!

[cinderbird]

I've started posting on Craigs List about it because a ton of people browse there. Just putting in info from nohr669.com except CL dosent like it when I try to post to multiple cities with similar adds.

I'm following example by sending e-mails and hard copy letters to the congrespeople, and putting fliers in my car windows (will be doing that tomorrow when i go out) and posting fliers on my campus to spread awareness. I may also stop by my two local reptile shops and let them know and even by petco/smart

[grim reaper in NY]

I contacted all the television stations in my viewing area and ALL have replied and are MORE than willing to expose this story and give the Herp owners in this area exposure to state their side. That is 5 television stations people! On top of that, Senator Schumer replied this evening and I will be in verbal contact with him this coming week and hopefully will be able to meet face-to-face with him as well.
We CAN make this bill go away if we ALL put some effort into this project. What it comes down to is, "How much do your pets mean to you?" They mean the world to me and I'll be damned if I'm going to let some panty-waist dictate what I can and can't keep for pets!

[Fallguy]

I just did this myself. I am horrible at writing letters like this, but I did what I could. I sent it to 2 local stations on this side of the state, and 1 on the other side. I hope someone picks it up and runs with it.