Hello FMLers, It's kind of hard to respond to this post because it was so vague and didn't really make much sense but Killian's (I guess I shouldn't say Mr. given the controversy) post suggesting that I wasn't accurate when I said that no domesticated animals are native to this country is simply wrong. The animals mentioned by Killian, mink, skunks and turkeys, are wild animals, native to this country (U.S.), but wild. They are not domesticated. Mink may be bred in captivity and even tamed, but they are not domesticated. The same is true of skunks. We do have wild turkey's here, and those that are bred commercially for the food industry. It is my understanding that these are not the same species. Please send along whatever data or reference you have that says that the commercially bred turkeys are a domesticated form of turkey that originated, not in Europe or Asia, but from our native wild turkey. If they are the same species, then we are still not talking about a domesticated animal but a wild one that is harvested by man, like the mink, for food or clothing. As to llamas, vicunas, alpacas, these are not native to this country. I'm also not sure they are domesticated. So I'm lost as to the point here. Would a mamologist or biologist say that these species are domesticated animals that originated (were domesticated) in the US? Send along the data or reference, page number and quote. That's the kind of response that would help here. Again, I may be missing Killian's point, but clarity is as important as accuracy. ---------------------------------------- CA UPDATE On a much more important note, it is time for all Californians to write their State Assemblymembers and State Senators. One person who should receive letters from absolutely everyone is the Chairman of the Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee, Mike Machado. As chairman, he, in a way, represents us all. His address is: Assemblymember Mike Machado State Capitol Room 5175 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-7931 Remember to let him know that all of the information from other states, the CDC, Journal of American Medical Association, etc. show that the ferret is safer to the environment and people than the dog or cat. To criminalize good people for its possession is a terrible waste of both taxpayer dollars and governmental good will. Visit the Californians for Ferret Legalization Website to find out the latest information and discover how you can help. Jeanne Carley Californians for Ferret Legalization [log in to unmask] http://www.ccnet.com/~beisners/gsfs/lobby.html CALIFORNIANS, YOU CAN FIND OUT YOUR ASSEMBLYMEMBER AND STATE SENATOR BY VISITING THIS SITE!! IT'S TIME TO CALL AND WRITE THEM TO CO-AUTHOR THE FERRET BILL, SO ACT NOW! [Posted in FML issue 1843]