Dear Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde Park, Milton,(Massachusetts) Residents, The Ways and Means Committee is probably the biggest step toward passing the legalization bill. Rep Thomas Finneran is the chair of the committee, and one of the most powerful people in the legislature especially with regard to this issue - a very good man to have on our side. If you live in this area please contact him and ask friends to contact him now. Identify yourself as a member of his district and stress the positive about ferrets in a friendly, pleasant manner! You are our greatest hope for this bill to pass this year! Notice I'm no longer posting anonymously to stress the importance of our taking action to pass this bill. If I get into trouble with the law I plan to force the authorities to put me in jail over having a pet ferret. The press would eat it up for a while and I think this would only further our cause. Please help by calling and writing... Rep Thomas Finneran (617) 722-2990 Handwritten letters are most affective: Rep Thomas Finneran House of Representatives State House Boston, Ma 02133-1053 Thank you! You are terrific for helping make this state safe for ferrets! Kari Lee Reg. Veterinary Technician Class of 1999, Tufts Vet School [Posted in FML issue 1168]