This petition was started to stop Bill H.R. 669 from being passed or even going any farther than it already has. this bill will destroy the reptile industry for everyone who enjoys it.
There is no middle ground with this bill. Its cut and dry on what they want to do. If passed it will make all nonnative wildlife illegal to own, breed, take across state lines to trade shows or even grandfather in all nonnative animals already here to resupply the industry.
I understand that the industry and hobby must take responsibility for the safe and secure ownership of the animals. I am all for owner responsibility and having some limitations set on who, how, and even what species that anyone can purchase. But, they should not have the right or even be allowed to take away our right as responsible owners to have these reptiles and animals.
If you agree with this please sign this petition.
There has not been any thought put into this bill or any discussions about what we want or what we would be willing to compromise on.
I will send this to as many Politicians as I can, once I find out the date of the next meeting on this bill.
The silence from the people pushing this bill is exhausting but it tells me exactly how little they care about the impact on our community. I am still digging through the details to find any path forward because giving up is not an option for those of us who have dedicated years to these animals.
April 14, 2009
Reaching this level of support feels heavy because it confirms how many of us are bracing for the same loss. I am exhausted by the lack of transparency in this legislative push but seeing your commitment makes me refuse to back down.
Reached 100 supporters
April 14, 2009
6 Comments
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Mike Fleming
17 years ago
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Ridiculous overreach. Government needs to stay out of our homes and stop telling us what pets we can keep. My snakes are part of the family.
J
Jason Jackson
17 years ago
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total BS. these politicians have no clue how this industry works. keep your hands off my collection
K
Kevin Ross
17 years ago
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Over regulation at its finest. Just because a few people do it wrong doesnt mean you punish everyone else. STOP H.R. 669
D
Dave Werner
17 years ago
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my kids learn so much from caring for our pets. dont take this away from us.
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Brenda Roberts
17 years ago
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This would destroy small businesses everywhere. So many reptile breeders are just nice people trying to earn a living. Leave them be.
S
Sarah Rogers
17 years ago
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Please leave our hobby alone. Ive had my bearded dragon for 8 years and shes totally harmless. Fix real problems instead of bothering regular people.
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This petition was started to stop Bill H.R. 669 from being passed or even going any farther than it already has. this bill will destroy the reptile industry for everyone who enjoys it.
There is no middle ground with this bill. Its cut and dry on what they want to do. If passed it will make all nonnative wildlife illegal to own, breed, take across state lines to trade shows or even grandfather in all nonnative animals already here to resupply the industry.
I understand that the industry and hobby must take responsibility for the safe and secure ownership of the animals. I am all for owner responsibility and having some limitations set on who, how, and even what species that anyone can purchase. But, they should not have the right or even be allowed to take away our right as responsible owners to have these reptiles and animals.
If you agree with this please sign this petition.
There has not been any thought put into this bill or any discussions about what we want or what we would be willing to compromise on.
I will send this to as many Politicians as I can, once I find out the date of the next meeting on this bill.
The silence from the people pushing this bill is exhausting but it tells me exactly how little they care about the impact on our community. I am still digging through the details to find any path forward because giving up is not an option for those of us who have dedicated years to these animals.
April 14, 2009
Reaching this level of support feels heavy because it confirms how many of us are bracing for the same loss. I am exhausted by the lack of transparency in this legislative push but seeing your commitment makes me refuse to back down.
Reached 100 supporters
April 14, 2009
6 Comments
M
Mike Fleming
17 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous overreach. Government needs to stay out of our homes and stop telling us what pets we can keep. My snakes are part of the family.
J
Jason Jackson
17 years ago
Featured
total BS. these politicians have no clue how this industry works. keep your hands off my collection
K
Kevin Ross
17 years ago
Featured
Over regulation at its finest. Just because a few people do it wrong doesnt mean you punish everyone else. STOP H.R. 669
D
Dave Werner
17 years ago
Featured
my kids learn so much from caring for our pets. dont take this away from us.
B
Brenda Roberts
17 years ago
Featured
This would destroy small businesses everywhere. So many reptile breeders are just nice people trying to earn a living. Leave them be.
S
Sarah Rogers
17 years ago
Featured
Please leave our hobby alone. Ive had my bearded dragon for 8 years and shes totally harmless. Fix real problems instead of bothering regular people.
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Ridiculous overreach. Government needs to stay out of our homes and stop telling us what pets we can keep. My snakes are part of the family.