Mr. John Flicker
President, National Audubon Society
700 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
 
Dear Mr. Flicker:
 
It is unfortunate the Audubon Society continues to work to prevent
legalization of ferrets in California.  Support for the Audubon Society
is weakened and injustices occur for ferret owners in that state.
 
Thousands of ferret owners across the country, including myself, refuse to
support the Audubon Society in any way until you discontinue your anti-ferret
policy in California.  For instance, I was asked to become president of the
local Audubon Society even though never a member.  Due to your anti-ferret
policy, I could not accept, and I would not become a member.
 
Your anti-ferret policy conflicts with the love of all animals demonstrated
by members of the local Audubon Society.  When I introduced my ferrets to
this wonderful group of people at one of their gatherings, they were
delighted and happy, and several said they love all animals.  They must
have been disappointed to hear of your activity in California.
 
Please consider the harm you are doing your own organization and our
precious and beautiful birds.  Ferrets are not a threat.  Your policy is.
Love for all animals, including birds and ferrets, is vital to their
survival in today s world.  Love for all animals is our most precious
defense against their destruction.  Your anti-ferret policy will not help
to keep that love alive.
[Posted in FML issue 2406]