he has a point. the muscles and carp are a really big issue, and are most certainly changing the ecological chain of events in US rivers and lakes. i've fished lake michigan, both in the past and not long ago. the increase of carp is scary, and the muscle shells littered the beach (great lakes NTC, IL).

remember that hr669 is not just referring to reptiles, but ALL invasive species. you kinda have to take your argument from the perspective that the bill COULD be a good thing in several ways, although it leaves room for devastation to our hobby/ies.