Exotic BAN bill in Ohio

Just a quick update. We are having a meeting this Saturday, because the hearings are fast approaching. So this will be a bit of final planning. I wish this was just all a bad dream and I could wake up

Lots of luck for saturday from across the pond John

Good luck on Saturday, John!

Originally Posted by AmberThe Bobcat

Just a quick update. We are having a meeting this Saturday, because the hearings are fast approaching. So this will be a bit of final planning. I wish this was just all a bad dream and I could wake up

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well you be going to the hearings? when are they.

Originally Posted by theimp98

well you be going to the hearings? when are they.

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I believe the first hearing is April 18th or 19th, I will find that out on Saturday. During this hearing, you will not be able to voice your opinion for or against the bill, it is just a first reading of the bill. There will be a day for us to come down and pack the state house, to show them we are agaisnt this. I will let you know the date, when I find out. I will let you know in private. I don't want anyone who is "for" this bill, to easily find out when they can have their say. That is up to them to find out Yes, I will be there for this and all the hearings. I am so sick and tired of losing our rights and I will be there to defend them. This state rep, who is a liar, is no better than the horrible animal rights movement. They all sicken me. Sorry I may be so blunt, but I will not lie about how I feel. But as always, I thank you for your support

for good luck this weekend, John.

Any update on how your meeting went, John???? We're all sitting around with for you!

This weekend's meeting was with our group and we made final plans for our strategy to fight this thing. The first committee hearing is going to be next week and I will be there for the hearing. You can not speak at this hearing, but we want the state legislators to know we are there and we are listening. It's getting close now, we have been working hard. Been doing a lot of writing, phone calls and meeting with reps. The closer it gets, the worse I feel and I have been having some very unrestful nights. Of course, all good things are worth fighting for and so are our freedoms. We really need those prayers and vibes now

You got them, John! All of us here are behind you.

Plus Belinda has that gris gris cooking! Crank up the heat, Bea!

My thoughts and Prayers are with you, John!

You can not speak at this hearing, but we want the state legislators to know we are there and we are listening.

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Are you allowed to bring signs and quietly sit holding them?

Originally Posted by Sweets

Are you allowed to bring signs and quietly sit holding them?

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I am not sure, but since this is just a committee hearing maybe not. We did make up a nice information packet and it was given to all the representatives. So, they will have it in front of them during this committee hearing.

Ok all Ohio people who want to help. The time is now. Please PM me so I can tell you what we need to do. Actually, I think anyone who wants to help, can do so now, whether you live in Ohio or not. It appears that al the Animal Rights AR groups are flooding our reps with emails in support of this bill. So, we need to strike back. This is war folks, let me tell ya. I urge everyone who reads this, to spread the word to anyone they know, not to support ANY of these animal rights groups. After all, once they stop all exotic animal ownership, they wil go after ALL animal ownership, including ALL domestics. This is no joke people, I wish it were, but it is happening to our domestics already as well. Pay attention to your state legislature. Fight any and ALL animal laws that you feel is unfair and all laws supported by any animal rights groups. So, all of us Ohio exotic animal owners need your help now.

I'm still in John, I'll PM you for the battle plan!

Come on people, let's this thing for good!

Originally Posted by neetanddave

I'm still in John, I'll PM you for the battle plan!

Come on people, let's

this thing for good!

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Thank you very very much We will win this fight if we stand strong

I don't know if there's anything I can do, since I'm in PA but if there is please let me know.

Originally Posted by Graciecat

I don't know if there's anything I can do, since I'm in PA but if there is please let me know.

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I sent you a PM

Originally Posted by neetanddave

You got them, John! All of us here are behind you.

Plus Belinda has that gris gris cooking!

Crank up the heat, Bea!

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Okie dokie Neet

I will just pretend the guys name is Kurt or Jr.

Can i do anything yet where i am John?

Originally Posted by Rosiemac

Can i do anything yet where i am John?

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We have been writing letters to the reps that are on the committee. I wonder what they would think if they received letters from the UK