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Originally Posted by Cazador
On another note, I'd add that overly restrictive laws (and laws that can't be found) actually encourage people to "break" the law. For example, laws that require you to report, pay extra for keeping certain kinds of pets, and grant inspectors access into your home tend to encourage people not to report these species. I mean, who would want to allow a stranger to enter your home and tell you how you should live?
Rick
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there is something rather big-brotherish about that image
and I'm a proponent of the idea that education is more effective than legislation
btw
in the case of NY the agency must be quite understaffed
they haven't managed to return my call yet
so I don't imagine raiding people's houses is high on their to-do list
next time I see a beat cop by the subway station, I'll ask what she knows about these laws - very curious about that one
see, the entire list of what I believe to be restricted animals in NY is essentially hearsay
also I do think, whether a particular animal lands on the list is most often determined by persons least knowledgeable about that species