Quote Originally Posted by GR8DANE View Post
i dont understand how this ban holds any weight what-so-ever, if i recall correctly, isnt it written in the constitution that congress shall pass NO law that would deprive anyone of LIFE, LIBERTY, or PROPERTY. this "ban" should be treated as void on its face as it is in violation of the constitution!!!

Congress didn't pass any law.

Even the petition gets it wrong - referring to some "law" being passed. I cringe every time I look at it.

I'm going to explain this REAL slow so all of you can grasp this:

This is NOT a bill.

It is a rule amendment measure that was enacted by the USFWS.

Therefore is cannot be challenged like legislation can. Congress had no part in this - get that through your heads. It was not submitted as legislation and voted on.

The only way this can be reversed (outside of the USFWS doing it on their own) is by filing a Federal Lawsuit against the USFWS challenging the data that led to their amendment.

Understand that the USFW has the ability to either create or amend some existing rules/laws without any input from either the congress or the President.

The only way to reverse such an amended rule is to file a Federal Law Suit challenging the quality of the information/evidence that led to their decsion.

Period.

Lastly, this is not a ban on ownership. It is a ban on importation and interstate transport of the four affected species.

If I were a member of PETA or HSUS I would be laughing my A$$ off at all the misinformation and mis-directed energies being thrown around by the Reptile Nation. USAR has clearly outlined what's next, they have clearly a baldly stated that petitions are worthless and they have clearly discussed what this rule amendment means.

Some of you need to immediately cease spreading BS info and concentrate your energy on actual actions that will be effective.