We Hate Bullies If you hate reading, please go directly to http://wh.gov/P2FB There has been a tremendous outcry lately over the cruelty of bullying and what society needs to do to stop it. Believe me, I was bullied. I was the smallest kid in my school every other year. The other kid was Shirley Coronado - a girl! They didn't have anti-bullying campaigns in the 1960's. I am still here, a lot tougher then I was in grade school - and I still hate to be bullied! The worst bully I've ever experienced is the California Fish and Game Commission Bullies have their issues. They were never the smartest kids in the class. Sometimes I felt sorry for them. But hey, this is America. This ain't supposed to happen. But in our fight to have a pet of our choice; the domestic and usually adorable ferret we've faced the worst kind of bullying. The Fish and Game Commission recently labeled our extensive 278 page report: ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF DOMESTICATED FERRETS UPON WILDLIFE, AGRICULTURE, AND HUMAN HEALTH IN NORTH AMERICA, WITH A FOCUS UPON CALIFORNIA, BASED UPON LITERATURE REVIEW AND SURVEY OF NORTH AMERICAN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES As "too limited and not scientifically valid." - How is that possible, they haven't read it! The Fish and Game Commission (Commission) has no information to comply with your request. I talked to the staff member who spoke to the reporter and the reporter did not make distinction that the Department of Fish and Wildlife was the source of the comment not the Commission. The Commission position has not changed since the September 27, 2011 letter to you stating the Commission was not interested in considering the ferret issue at this time because (snark) other matters of higher importance currently exist (/snark). We simply want a hearing. No other state has had problems with domestic ferrets. But we're told our report that was never read is "not valid" and our issue "not important." Wouldn't it be wonderful if we receive a little justice? A little revenge for all the years of abuse? We have such an opportunity although it is a long shot. We have set up a WhiteHouse.Gov petition for our cause. It simply asks the White House to Ask Governor Jerry Brown to Give California Ferret Owners a Fair Hearing. Sign here at http://wh.gov/P2FB We need to get 25,000 signatures and so far we're only at 2,228. Those signatures need to come in quickly if we reach the goal by Feb 5th, 2013. This is David vs Goliath. We are the little guy. We've had sand kicked in our faces all these years. For all the underdogs out there. For everyone who was bullied by someone bigger and stronger - please sign this petition. Then send it to everyone in your contact list. The White House promises a response if we get those signatures. Tell the Fish and Game Commissioners - Hey guys, we are important and you can't treat us that way! Pat Wright founder of Ferrets Anonymous and LegalizeFerrets.org [Posted in FML 7687]