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Posted by
walkmaster
on September 21, 2001
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licensing ?
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I think not, the govt. has too much control over our lives as it is.
The founders of the U.S.A. left England to escape a over
controlling government, and now this govt. is becoming worse than
the one left. We are supposed to control the govt., not them control us.
So I say no to licensing. It won't help anything anyway, it can only hurt!
If I take it upon myself to own a hot snake then it is my responsibility to
deal with it and be a safe, responsible owner. The same goes for every
other hot herper. Thanks for letting me have the soap box for a few.
Posted by
CUJO13
on October 16, 2000
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Absolutely NOT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Are u CRAZY??????
Our Gov. is already boarding on Communism! "Liscensing" is only another method of the giving away (or selling) of our God-given freedoms and responsibilities to an organization that is all too often ineffective and/or overbearing. I'm not against government at all. But too much is too much. Even though I can understand why some people would like to see this, I think government interference should ONLY be resorted to as a last-means effort at control. Problems with snake-keeping have not even begun to approach that level of a problem anywhere in the world. Education, morality, and responsibilty are the answers here--as they are in many cases--NOT Communism.
Posted by
therealbirddog
on September 11, 2000
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Not Free!
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People tend to lack respect for things that are free. A nominal fee like the one for a Driver's License would be appropriate BUT I would not like to have Big Brother come knock on my door just for a visit. I have kept snakes for 37 years. Getting a permit will not make me be any more responsible or careful, just easier to find. Karl
Posted by
Buzztail1
on September 10, 2000
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Licensing
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Licensing works....to an extent...i have put up with it for 10 yrs it cost me $120 yr+ but it keeps alot of cowboys out! Scott Eipper aka BLACKSNAKE
Posted by
BLACKSNAKE
on September 4, 2000
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Loss of freedom
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I do not support licensing by the government because "they" then have control over my avocation. They would decide if I am qualified to keep venomous species. Are they qualified to make that decision? I think not.
I do not believe government of any kind can legislate responsibility.
-Holmes
Posted by
Holmes
on August 29, 2000
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License
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Give up part of your American freedom and the rest is soon to follow.
You need to do another survey and give the option of changing the vote
after reading some of these comments
Posted by
trapper
on August 26, 2000
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Licensing
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In Louisiana, one is merely restrained by municipal ordinances. A permit could supercede that. If it comes right down to it, I'd rather have legality on my side, having a permit than just taking my chances that I won't get caught. Plus, I like putting credits behind my name! As of right now, I'm legal because I'm outside a municipal area. And note, not all municipal areas in LA have laws regarding hots.
Greg Bordelon, Ph.D of B.S.
Posted by
GregB
on August 24, 2000
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Licensing
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First Step Licensing.
Second Step Confication.
Posted by
Anonymous
on August 24, 2000
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No thanks
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It is purely hypothetical to suggest that a licensing program would be free. In the real world, nothing is free, especially if the gov't has their nose in it. Do another survey: Would you favor licensing venomous reptile keepers if it cost $500/year (and that's just for domestic species), if you had to make your facilities open to gov't inspection and if you had to pay a $1000/day for each day of non-compliance. I think this example is more realistic.
Posted by
Anonymous
on August 23, 2000
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Kock Kock....
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Sir, are you Mr. X? I understand that you where a permit holder for venomus reptiles. As, you know as of 12:00 yesterday hots have been banned in this state. I am sorry but I need confiscate your animals.... I undertand from your permit papers that you had 11 animals as of the last time you re-newed your permit. Would you mind showing me too them???
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Say it could not happen!
Posted by
Anonymous
on August 20, 2000
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licencing
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They (the gov) want you to have a lic. for everything and it is just to get revenue and control. It would not be free for long. You will need a lic. to eat and $hit next. It is just like guns. If people want them they will get them.etc. etc. etc.
P.S. It's not going to keep the idiots out there from getting venomous.
Posted by
Anonymous
on August 18, 2000
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Permits
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I don't think I would mind a permit system depending upon the level of government intrusion. I agree that the government can't be trusted, but if its get a permit or loose my animals, then give me a permit system!
Posted by
Anonymous
on August 17, 2000
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Look at Floridas policy
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yeah its hard to get a permit here and the penalties are severe, but it's neccessary in an environment where not only do loose exotics not get killed off by cold winters, but most species can thrive here. If you doubt me, look at the Caimen, parrots, Iguanas, exotic tropical fish, Tokay geckos, etc etc all living happily in colonies here in the wild.
Imagine a pair of Forest Cobras get loose and live happily ever after.... Just my $.02
Posted by
venom
on August 16, 2000
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No State or Fed.
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My concern is I have never seen the Govt. try to control anything with out screwing it up.
Posted by
Anonymous
on August 16, 2000
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Huh?
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So what is this issue here? Why would I care?
Posted by
Anonymous
on August 15, 2000
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