I'm with you Wolfy but look at what some cities are trying to do with large fountain drinks and super sizing meals.
I don't think a class is going to solve anything. The government would not know what needs to be taught and like most government programs it would turn out to be a colossal waste of money. It would also just be another hoop for responsible owners to jump through while the irresponsible owners continue doing whatever they want to do without care. It's just like adding more gun control. You and I will follow the rules but the criminals will not.
I think much more responsibility should be taken by the buyer but sometimes the seller as well. I am not saying that sellers should require a test or home check but like the earlier example of just talking to a guy wanting a burm and finding out he knows nothing about them. That is a good decision not to make that sell but I'm sure we all know of a situation where the buyer was sold something they had no business owning, yet.
However much of the problem in that situation is the buyer. Before I buy anything I research it. I've been researching a pacman frog for two months just to make sure I'm ready for the commitment. Plenty of post here are asking advice about a possible addition to the collection, that's great. It makes me so angry when people get certain breeds of dogs because they are pretty or cute only to find out that it is a hyper breed that does not do well in an apartment so they put it on craigslist. I think that information is easily available today and there is no excuse for not being a knowledgeable buyer.
Just like the fountain drink I think government should leave us alone with the things they are currently trying to get done. I'm not fat, I workout, and I can't remember the last time I had a fountain drink but if tomorrow I want a 90oz Dr Pepper I think I should be able to buy one. I really doubt America started it's weight problem with a large drink. The reptile committee as a whole is a great place with great people. We prove that on this forum everyday with people helping other people. But with any large group we have a few that do dumb things that give the hobby a black eye and open the door for rules and regulations that hurt the whole group.
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