Ferreteers:
After a series of long discussions with ferret folk, a new idea has emerged:
1. Ask Governor Engler to come to the hearing, and if the decision is
   wrong, grant a continuance of the stay of execution right then & there.
Gov. John Engler
PO Box 30013
Lansing Mi 48909
Ph: 517-335-7858
Fx 517-335-6863 or 517-335-6949 (tle says last # works - try it first!)
 
If you are in Atlanta, contact the CDC, first thing Tuesday am to aske
Dr Rupprecht to comment on:
A. Which Rabies variants have infected ferrets?
   Ans - raccoon & skunk (USA)
          fox (Europe)
B. Has there ever been a recorded instance of bat variant rabies infected
   ferret?
   Ans. No
C. Has any human ever died as a resulkt of a correctly diagnosed bat rabies
   variant infected ferret bite?
   Ans. NO
D. Has any Michigan ferret executed for a rabies test been found to be
   rabid?
   Ans. No
 
This pieces of information are public record & are available to you under
the Freedom of Information Act.  Ask for it & request it faxed to you & Gov.
Engler's office.
 
These are things we can do. If the decision is bad, we can lay the
groundwork now for the appeal.
 
As always, I am available for questions or problems,
813-988-8314
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Sweet fuzzy kisses,
Paula
[Posted in FML issue 1946]