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Help USARK Defeat S373 Python Ban Today!

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Help USARK Defeat S373 Python Ban Today!
It is rumored that S373 ‘The Python Ban’ may be included in a large omnibus Natural Resources Bill during the ‘Lame Duck’ session of Congress from now until the end of the legislative session. This provides the Reptile Nation an opportunity to kill S373 once and for all! Do Not allow powerful special interests to railroad S373 through in the 11th hour. Follow the link below and contact your two US Senators and ask them to oppose S373. USARK needs your help to Kill S373! Please take this opportunity to help win a great victory for the Reptile Nation.

Last Christmas USARK and the Reptile Nation rallied and produced a massive letter writing campaign that derailed S373... even after it passed Committee. Now we must reaffirm with our Senators strong opposition to this ill conceived legislation. If we turn out big numbers we will win again! Now is the opportunity to finish off S373 once and for all! Please spread the word to the four corners of the Reptile Nation. Forward this communiqué to your friends, family, co-workers, social networks and forums. There is Strength in Numbers… Protect Your Rights!

Click here to Defeat S373 ‘The Python Ban’: http://united-states-association-of...s.com/2705/tell-us-senate-to-stop-python-ban/
 
I sent mine off, and posted this on my Facebook and Twitter.

Even if you don't have reptile friends on your social network, beg your friends to do this for YOU. Since it's important to you, at least some of them should help you out by sending letters too.
 
I think it's funny how they think it is necessary to ban pythons because of how detrimental they are to the environment, yet they have no problem with clearing forests for lumber / farm land or any issues with drilling for oil when it is horrible for the environment.

Also, why aren't they focusing more on feral cats and making it illegal for people to own cats? Feral cats and cats that are allowed to be outside have single handedly made many bird species become endangered or extinct.
 
dustinntech said:
I think it's funny how they think it is necessary to ban pythons because of how detrimental they are to the environment, yet they have no problem with clearing forests for lumber / farm land or any issues with drilling for oil when it is horrible for the environment.

Also, why aren't they focusing more on feral cats and making it illegal for people to own cats? Feral cats and cats that are allowed to be outside have single handedly made many bird species become endangered or extinct.
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Because, unfortunately, cats are furry and cute. It's not a problem because folks don't see cats as a threat to the environment. They aren't scared of cats. I totally agree with you, and I think they are a huge problem as well. Most people don't see it that way, though. And that's a damn shame.
 
Here's the reply that I received a few days ago...

subject RE: Your response from Senator Bill Nelson
mailed-by billnelson.senate.gov
signed-by senate.gov
hide details Dec 3 (5 days ago)
Please do not reply to this e-mail. If you need to send another message to Senator Nelson, please use the form on his Web site: http://billnelson.senate.gov/contact/index.cfm#email

Dear Mr. Hrabowski:

Thank you for writing me about S. 373, a bill I introduced that would ban the importation and trade between States of the Burmese python.

Burmese pythons often are released into the wild when their owners can no longer care for them. Though not native to south Florida, Burmese pythons are thriving in the Everglades National Park, threatening natural species, many of which are endangered, and posing the risk of upsetting the delicate ecosystem of the region. We have invested many years and billions of dollars in an effort to restore the Everglades to its natural balance, and non-native species like Burmese pythons threaten to undo that work.

I understand your concern that my bill would punish responsible python owners. My bill will not take away existing pythons from owners. The State of Florida has made progress recently in balancing the needs of pet owners and the concerns for the environment by requiring micro-chipping and permits for reptiles of concern, including the Burmese python. My bill would serve as a Federal companion to help stop the expanding population of large constrictor snakes in the wild.

During a committee review of S. 373, the bill was amended to cover nine constrictor species deemed high or medium risk by a recent U.S. Geological Service report. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recently announced that they will propose to list the nine constrictor snakes that my bill names as "injurious wildlife" under the Lacey Act, which would ban the importation and interstate commerce of the snakes.

I appreciate your taking the time to write me with your views on this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future.

Sincerely,
Senator Bill Nelson

P.S. From time to time, I compile electronic news briefs highlighting key issues and hot topics of particular importance to Floridians. If you'd like to receive these e-briefs, visit my Web site and sign up for them at http://billnelson.senate.gov/news/ebriefs.cfm
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If anything this shows that enough people are contacting them for there to be a need for this type of generic response...:shrug01:
 
That's great you got a response, lol, I haven't heard anything back but then again I never do no matter the situation.
 
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