>As I said in the previous post, a well written and composed message to >the Editor goes a long way to helping clear these misconceptions and >inadvertant, misleading pictures. They probably are not ferret owners, so >how would they know those things that we have learned in the school of hard >knocks and experience? I agree, it does no good if the writer is perceived as a kook and the message therefore unworthy of attention. In defense though, it does seem that Ferret's USA, much like Marshalls, could be perhaps accused of being more opportunistic than altruistic. The point to me, is not so much that they may be new at the ferret business, but more one of how much they care about their subject. Are they willing to learn about, contribute to the discussion and support the ferret cause, or are they in it (only) for the money, as a business, with no joy. Bill Williamson Framingham, Mass [Posted in FML issue 2507]