It's those very reactions/arguments that worry me. I've been following this closely and almost cringe when I see suggestions of going to the local news or radio shows for this very reason. They won't do a one-sided story, they won't make all the views clear and will go to the local SPCA/PETA representatives for their take. The plight of the Everglades, Guam, the chimpanzee, the few Burm's that have killed their keepers will be highlighted because that is sensational...and that is what news stories thrive on.
I'm not saying we should not spread our concerns and to stop trying to garner support, I just think some caution needs to be used. Reptiles are at the heart of the bill as far as the general public is concerned and the general public would probably like to see them go.
I have been sending emails just like everyone here but I do it to those who I know will help with the cause, not harm it. Hopefully we can beat this back down and hopefully it will not make it any farther than a poorly written bill but it is never really going to go away, more will be right behind it.
There is, of course, going to be opposition, I think we just don't want to fuel the fire by going to the wrong places...
Just my .02
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