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    Default CONGRESSIONAL HEARING TO BAN REPTILES!! NOT JOKE!!

    http://pijac.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=175

    Read this thing folks! Let your voice be heard!!
    4/23/09 is the date.
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    DUDE THEY CAN'T DO THAT. They'll never take my Thor or me ALIVE!!!
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    These people won't be happy until they all get their way. The problem is that they have idealogical reasons for their motive, and little in the way of facts.

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    No, they won't take what you already own. You won't be permitted to travel with it, breed it, sell it, or buy any more.
    Laura R (FL)
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    Quote Originally Posted by laurarfl
    No, they won't take what you already own. You won't be permitted to travel with it, breed it, sell it, or buy any more.
    That's still awful. Essentially bringing reptile keeping to an end. People will still breed animals. Personnally I'm sick of this 'big brother' style government that keeps coming up with new rules, and regulations. It's like here in Massachusetts, it seems all our politicians can do is tax things to come up with the money for the social projects, and new regulations for everything. It's irritation because not everyone is a moron that needs their hands held.

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    Notice it's not ONLY reptiles but any animal not from here.
    ie, parrots, hamsters, exotic mammals, foreign insects, etc.,etc.
    This would virtually end the pet trade in general as we know it. Millions in revenue down the toilet with our already struggling economy!!
    We can't let this happen! If you value your rights and love your animals get involved, don't sit on the fence. If they don't get a strong enough resistance to this it might actually pass. IF that were to happen it won't be the only thing they'll change! Believe it!

    I'm sure this was sparked by the escapee Burmese python population in Florida after the hurricanes. A nice knee jerk reaction that would seal the fate of our country! Think about ALL the breeders, all the pet food manufacturers, all the accessories, cages, you name it would no longer be needed. If you didn't have a dog or cat you'd soon not have any pets at all.
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    I agree but what do these liberal 'insert four letter word, or six perhaps' in plural form, care? I'm appalled that the Nature Conservancy is acting on behalf of this bill as well. These people are putting together a world that I'm interested in leaving. Of course if they get their way with socialism, I won't be allowed too.

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    I don't understand it, are they going to ban ALL, EVERY SINGLE reptile in the world, all over the world?

    Man, I hope not.

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    This is a copy of the email I got:

    CONGRESSIONAL HEARING ON HR 669 WHICH WOULD BAN NONNATIVE SPECIES

    TO BE HEARD APRIL 23 -- ACTION NEEDED



    THE ISSUE

    The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act (H.R. 669), introduced by Del. Madeleine Bordallo (D-Guam) Chair of the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife of the House Natural Resources Committee would totally revamp how nonnative species are regulated under the Lacey Act.



    Currently, the Fish and Wildlife Service is required to demonstrate that a species is injurious [harmful] to health and welfare of humans, the interests of agriculture, horticulture or forestry, and the welfare and survival of wildlife resources of the U.S.



    HR 669 substantially complicates that process by compelling the Service to produce two lists after conducting a risk assessment for each nonnative wildlife species to determine if it is likely to “cause economic or environmental harm or harm to other animal species’ health or human health.” In order to be placed on the “Approved List” it must be established that the species has not, or is not likely, to cause “harm” anywhere in the US. Species that are considered potentially harmful would be placed on an “Unapproved List.” Furthermore, HR 669 would essentially ban all species that do not appear on the Approved List, regardless of whether or not they have ever been petitioned for listing or are sufficiently well studied to enable a listing determination.



    Species not appearing on the “Approved List” could not be imported into the United States; therefore, all unapproved nonnative species could not be moved interstate. In addition, trade in all such unlisted species would come to a halt – possession would be limited and all breeding would cease. Unless those species are included on the approved list import, export, transport, and breeding would be prohibited. Exceptions are limited and would not be available to pet owners across the nation.





    To view full HR669 PetAlert click on one of the following links “Breaking News” or “HR669 Forum”. Both will take you to pages on the PIJAC website.


    PIJAC

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    Well if that is the case than the Zoos will have some big problems, too.Even Doctors sad before that animals are therapy to a human.That they bring happyness.I think it is true because there is not one day that goes by that my animals don't but a smile on my face.My Tegus make me laugh even a few times a day because they do something funny and they want to take that away from us.
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