I need your help. I am writing a paper for my Environmental Sociology course about the Burmese pythons in the everglades and how it is the result of humans, yada yada. However, I must also include a sociological aspect. I figured I would focus on the conflict between lawmakers, the media, and the general public - vs the reptile community.

Basically, I need opinions and comments from all of you herpers regarding how you feel about the anti-exotics legislation. My current argument is that lawmakers are using their power and the mass hysteria to push bills that will take away the rights of reptile keepers and grant MORE rights/power to agencies such as FWC. Do you feel that lawmakers are just using their power to try to take away OUR rights/power? I would really love some input from those of you who are well-read on the anti-exotics laws that have been proposed in the past, such as HR 669, and those that are still in the works. This paper is still in VERY rough form and I am still shaping my ideas so absolutely any input will help at this point.

Thank you SO much, guys. I truly appreciate any help or suggestions you can give me.