As much as I appreciate the support we are getting from many people, I'm not convinced that foreigners writing to NZ politicians or newspapers threatening boycotts of NZ products would actually help the situation. This is election year, and standing up to what could be percieved as attempts by outsiders to influence our domestic affairs is the sort of thing that makes politicians wanting to be re-elected popular. For those who are keen to help, I suggest that you look at the Minister's press release at http://www.doc.govt.nz/Whats-New/Issues/Ferret-Breeding-and-Sales-Banned.asp If you have access to reputable sources which contradict or clarify any of the issues covered in that release, then please let us know at [log in to unmask] Regards John Chessum Legal Affairs Officer New Zealand Ferret Protection and Welfare Society Incorporated [Posted in FML issue 3738]