NYS seeks to criminalize reptile ownership

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by Zoo Nanny

Yes those that live in NY should go there and stand up and those outside can help by sending letters and emails.
It does work regardless of how comical you find it. How many people do you suppose contacted their reps during the attempted federal ban on all exotic animals? Politicians may not listen or read but they do take in to consideration numbers of people who can vote them back in or out.

A politician in New York doesn't care for a voter in Texas or another Country. We don't vote in their elections. So I don't think they consider them at all.

All those letters and e-mails can simply be forged. Why should they believe those are actual voters anyway?

[Zoo Nanny]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

A politician in New York doesn't care for a voter in Texas or another Country. We don't vote in their elections. So I don't think they consider them at all.

All those letters and e-mails can simply be forged. Why should they believe those are actual voters anyway?

You would be surprised how many do care, because a good number have further aspirations in the federal gov and may need those voters from outside of their home state down the road. If the media is pulled in it becomes an even bigger deal to those politicians when people around the country are bombarding them with opinions.
It was a suggestion in hopes of aiding Wayne and others in NY not a post to start an argument.

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by Zoo Nanny

You would be surprised how many do care, because a good number have further aspirations in the federal gov and may need those voters from outside of their home state down the road. If the media is pulled in it becomes an even bigger deal to those politicians when people around the country are bombarding them with opinions.
It was a suggestion in hopes of aiding Wayne and others in NY not a post to start an argument.

Well, I'm taking my view from a councilman. What actual PROOF do you have other than your assumption that it works?

I have yet to see the media EVER say there's an online petition and it worked. It never has.

It's fine to make suggestions but honestly make realistic ones that would work instead of wasting someone's time.

[Zoo Nanny]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Well, I'm taking my view from a councilman. What actual PROOF do you have other than your assumption that it works?

I have yet to see the media EVER say there's an online petition and it worked. It never has.

It's fine to make suggestions but honestly make realistic ones that would work instead of wasting someone's time.

Victory: Lackland Sexual Assaults Petition Finds Success - Causes Blog
House committee hearing to address sexual assault in military | Reuters

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by Zoo Nanny

Victory: Lackland Sexual Assaults Petition Finds Success - Causes Blog
House committee hearing to address sexual assault in military | Reuters

I still think it's funny how you think a federal case of military sexual abuse correlates to a State animal issue.

Besides that, has the hearings happened from the first case? If not, it isn't a success yet. Besides that, is there actual proof that it came from the petition. No, the site that promotes online petitions don't count.

The second link had 60 people come forward with their case! How can that be ignored? 60 victims!!! It isn't just a random letter or petition started that caused anything it was the SIXTY people. The story just made it seem like the petition matter, when I doubt it did since nobody has officially said so.

Keep believing in nothing. I'll stick to my FACTS.