HR669 ban on importation of many animals, including fish! PETITION!

[johnnunez29]

johnnunez
I am opposed to Bill HR 669

 

[verb765]

I oppose Bill HR669.

Whats next... are they going to ban my border collie too?

 

[OnceLoyal]

Terry Huenefeld
Paula Huenefeld
Bridget Huenefeld
Luca Huenefeld
***lord Huenefeld
Mirta Notes
Carlos Sommerfleck
Aerial Sommerfleck
Hanna Sommerfleck
Solidad Sommerfleck
I could get the rest of the group to sign too, but I would need a couple pages
I am against HR669.... I think you should use the time in educating the people. Not restricting them.

 

[hailmike]

Mike Skovranko

Opposed to bill HR669.

 

[PeacockBassMan]

Bryan Snyder
Valparaiso, Indiana
I oppose bill HR669.

I have been an aquarist for many years, and am teaching my children to do the same. Education before restriction.

 

[RayzrsEdge]

Ben Yarnell....

Semi Oppossed to Bill HR699

Now I wrote this in the thread on the HR6311 bill and it stands true for this bill:.........

I've been keeping reptiles since I was 11, and I've owned many species. I see pro's and con's with both sides, but what u have to realize is the impact we have on the world's ecosystems. Tho we ( as pet owners, breeders, and collectors) are not the main problem, we are a big factor. There are many species on the verge of extinction due to the pet trade.

Invasive species like: Red Ear Sliders, House Geckos, Lionfish, Bullfrogs, Burmese Pythons, Blue Anoles, And Green Anoles, have pushed native species close to the edge. Being introduced into areas were they have no natural enemies, they out-compete native species, cause genetic pollution, and spread disease.

The Harvesting of wild species for importation has left many populations dwindling, Grey-cheeked Parakeets, Yellow-billed Parrots, Red-Crowned Parrots, Painted Terrapins, Black Pond Turtles, and Black Spiny-Tailed Lizards are all victims of severe population decline due to over-harvesting for the pet trade.

Disease is another factor, The Chytrid Fungus (the worst infectious disease ever recorded among wildlife in terms of the number of species impacted and the severity of the impact) has been slaughtering the amphibian populations around the world, the main cause is global warming, but recently a secondary cause was found, Thats right us. The pet trade has helped spread this disease, to areas of the world that may have never been affected, (kinda like smallpox did to the Mayans and Native Americans).

Think about it would u rather see ur pets happy and healthy in there native habitats, rather than stuffed in ur aquariums and terrariums. I am in no way innocent, nor do I claim to be. The only pets I buy now are rescued or captive-bred.

Over-all I think this Bill will help us rather than hurt us, as enthusiasts of the hobby, It's our responsability to ensure that we keep the hobby going without harming the animals and the enviroments they live in. By limiting the numbers of some species being imported, ensures that over harvesting won't eradicate that particular species.

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[myfishwilleatyou]

Brendan Allen
Opposed to Bill HR669

There aren't enough native fish that are worth keeping in an aquarium. This bill would completely destroy my fish keeping hobby.

 

[throbulator]

Courtland Oster
Opposed to Bill HR669

 

[Tile Driver]

Mike Holbrook

Opposed to Bill HR669

 

[bennythbeaver]

Ben Webster

opposed to Bill HR669

Education before restriction!