Ferreteers, People have been asking me what to write to Gov Engler. Here's a letter sent today, by Fax (yes!). Don't of course, copy it, but if the approach fits you, use it. The tone is calm & reasonbale, and may get this letter read. >Dear Governor Engler, > >I have great respect for you and what you stand for in the State of >Michigan. I live in Florida, but have been to your lovely state on several >occasions. I respectfully request that you intervene in Kodo's behalf if >the judge decides against him in the case which will be heard Tuesday at >3:00 pm. If the judgement is against Kodo, I urge you to grant a stay of >execution until Kodo's attorney can file an appeal, which of course he will >do. My family, my friends, and I, love ferrets, and have been folowing >Kodo's plight since he was taken away from his owners. > >There is a BIG question in my mind (and the minds of those that were there) >whether any sort of "bite" occurred. >The Animal Control personnel and Bay County have admitted they acted in a >hasty fashion. > >If Kodo had had rabies, or been able to transmit rabies to a human being, >he would have been dead long before now! My understanding is that he would >have died of the disease in a period less than 10 days of being able to >transmit it. > >The alleged ''victim'' was not even advised to obtain the series of rabies >shots until 18 days after the incident!! > >The alleged "victim" has stated he does not claim any liability WHATSOEVER >on the part of Kodo or his owners, Robert and Kitty Jacobs. > >Please let justice for this poor ferret be served in this matter! Let the >court system work, and DO NOT LET KODO DIE UNLESS and until the system has >been allowed to work, if it has to go that far. > >I can promise and assure you that if you let Kodo be assassinated, I will >NEVER set foot in your state again. Any vacation money I spend "up North" >will be FAR from Michigan! > >I thank you in advance, and hope you use good judgement, if necessary. > >Karen Bryder Again, FX Gov Engler at 517-335-6949 [Posted in FML issue 1946]