Once again, I really appreciate ALL the recent and intelligent posts on the subject of Marshall Farms. However the debate over which stats are correct may be the guessing game EXACTLY WHAT MARSHALL HOPES will continue by playing the mystery breeder. My point is the ONLY way we are going to ascertain the TRUE numbers is with the doors of MF open for accountability. There have been enough observances to warrant this as evidenced over time by many unrelated individuals with no motivation other than ferret welfare. We can certainly approach them in a cordial and professional manner. However, we need to communicate to them that there will be less desirable consequences should they continue to refuse. It is their CHOICE. We need to present this with a specific time frame and process. We need to approach them from a position of strength. Is this concept so radical? Can we ignore MF any longer? If you do not wish to post your ideas publicly, send them to me privately. I will read them all, good, bad, or indifferent. However, I will NOT entertain any personal attacks on BK. BK IS NOT THE ENEMY, nor is MF. The enemies are distraction, complacency and apathy. FOR KODO AND ALL THE FERRETS WITH NO NAME, alphachi PS DEJA'S (an MF albino female of almost 5 years) EXPLORATORY SURGERY IS AT noon today. If you have a moment, please wish her well. It is 50/50, maybe a little less. [Posted in FML issue 1991]