What happened in Calif is an example of state gov't whose power has gotten
totally out of hand. Calif is SUPPOSED to have a democratic form of gov't,
but clearly they don't. You don't execute someone's pet for poor judgment;
the gov't of Calif is tyrannical. They were making an example of Pat Wright
for all his work on ferret legalization. I hope people will not get caught
up in blaming Pat or any other Calif ferret owners. That anger MUST be
directed at those who deserve it -- Pete Wilson, Calif F & G and the state
health dep't.
I think it is time to get everyone involved -- cat and dog owners, other
large animal organizations--and to use internet to its fullest. Calif
ferrets and owners need all the help they can get. I hope the Calif folks
will let the non- Calif people know what strategy will be most helpful
without hurting the cause.
--Ronnie
[Posted in FML issue 2183]