February 4, 2012

Let the UK Be a Lesson

United Kingdom Flag

In this post Colin draws comparisons to the ban on gun ownership in the UK to the eventual fate of reptile ownership in the United States.

Flies On a Vaseline Covered Windshield

Flies on a Vaseline Covered Windshield

In this post Colin writes about challenges faced by the advocates of responsible pet ownership, especially when compared to the HSUS’ focus and organization.

Commerce, Fear and Legislation

Interstate Commerce

In the post Colin discusses how the federal government can use fear as the basis for legislation.

Five Stages …Minus One

FiveStages

In this post Colin revisits the reptile ban issues and compares the emotions reptile owners feel to those who experience traumatic events in their lives.

Peanut Butter Cups

Peanut Butter Cup

As I type my daughter is a few months into her third year.  As is often the case with parents I put nothing else on this planet before her.  She is everything.  Every parent wants to protect their children from as many bad things as possible in this world.  To that end we often turn [...]

It’s Time To Bask

Reptile Family Window

It is long past time for reptile owners across all walks of life to become active advocates or reptiles as pets.

Herein Lies a Problem

Randy Forbes

Colin recently received a letter from Randy Forbes, his delegate in the House of Representatives. The letter highlights a problem the reptile community has with HR2811 and S373.

Republicans, Democrats and Reptiles

Democrats Lead HR2811 and S373

The assault on the rights of pet owners is a decidedly partisan issue. Reptile owners who vote Democrat and electing the people who will ultimately take away their right to own the reptile of their choosing.

An Open Letter to Dog Owners

An open letter to dog and cat owners as well as any other pet owner out there who is concerned about their right to responsible own animals of their choosing.

Homemade Apple Pie, Collateral Damage and the Humane Society

Homemade Apple Pie, Collateral Damage and the Humane Society

In this article Colin offers some perspective and insight into how the HSUS may be approaching its desired goal of limiting or eliminating the rights of pet owners in the United States.

Python Polarization

The media and a tiny handful of government officials continue to advocate a python ban when they are not informed enough to have an opinion that is based on anything other than misinformation and fear.

Oh Yes We Can Prevent a Big 5 Ban

There may soon be a ban on large constrictors. Proactive action by the reptile community may be able to stop it. Here is a proposed solution.

History Channel and Monster Quest Doing its Part To Spread Misinformation and Fear

The History Channel, through its show called Monster Quest, has helped to increase the likelihood that a proposed federal ban on reptiles will become law. They used their show to spread misinformation regarding the ability of large constrictors to spread throughout the United States.