City of Vernon considers exotic pet ban bylaw incl saltwater fish

[Megalodon]

First thing they should do is separate the concept of circus' traveling around with wild animals performing tricks and that of pet keepers or zoos maintaining a proper natural enclosure. We don't haul fish around in tiny cages making them do tricks. Also, if they escape they can't run around killing people. They're also fish, not higher mammals like lions and elephants, and are thus much less intelligent and cognizant of their conditions, and in need of less stimulation.

Two different things here this law is tying together and I don't like it.

[NanoHuman]

I'd like to place a ban on west coast hipsters and urban enviro's who think that they are the solution to all problems, real and imaginary, and that their feelings actually matter.

[Megalodon]

I wonder how many "letters from the public" came from actual residents in or around Vernon, compared to those from "west coast hipsters and urban enviro's." They don't say.

[NanoHuman]

Problem with all things political is that the majority ends up not factoring into decisions, it is the vocal minority who have the time to waste voicing their pointless opinion that cause things like this.

[StirCrazy]

sounds like all the salt water fish keepers in vernon need to go to the meating and present a well thought out argument to remove the salt water fish from the list. maybe it doesn't include all salt water fish, but only ones that are curently banned. only way to find out is to go to the city hall and ask to see the proposed list of banned animals and then go from there.

Steve

[ElGuappo]

Originally Posted by NanoHuman

Problem with all things political is that the majority ends up not factoring into decisions, it is the vocal minority who have the time to waste voicing their pointless opinion that cause things like this.

+1

[BlueWorldAquatic]

remember when Alberta banned certain exotics due to that fact they survived in our enviroments. Remember those cute small red eared turtles you can buy everywhere?

I had 6 that lasted 30 years, finally donated them to the zoo, because no one had the permits to keep them.

Ken

[Sebae again]

So I guess they should ban any pet food that is not holistic or organic because if you feed anything to your animals that is not, it could be looked at as cruelty to animals. And these people ,I assume do not use fossil fuels for hot water,heating or cooking,don't drive cars,eat meat,use anythig made out of plastic(ie.computers),wear anything containing synthetic fibers etc.,etc.So when they open their mouths next time,I want to see them in grass skirts sitting outside their grass huts in total darkness !!!