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Robin Lewis 10-11-2014 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray Masciarella (Post 148931)
Is this business over ivory a political issue or merely a disagreement over gov't policy? A discussion about it is not touting or bashing any candidate or gov't official. As a group, we have an interest in gov't policy as it relates to our hobby. While I think it is good not to get into political debates here, I see nothing wrong with speaking up as a group to protect our interests. There a influence in numbers. Better than being sheep led to slaughter and just complain about it on the way.

I agree, Ray!

I didn't know anything about this mess until attending this auction. I mentioned it to my older sister and she read about this several months ago but had not seen any impact. Here is a link to a Whitehouse info page on the topic.... http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-...g-commercial-b Reading this without seeing the results would cause me little concern. It "seems" OK; its the Fish and Wildlife Service interpretation that's obviously in the weeds.

I sent three letters off to my reps yesterday, not that I expect that to have much of an effect but at least I had my say.

Dave Noreen 10-11-2014 04:03 PM

The NRAs statement --

http://www.nraila.org/legislation/fe...=ivory&st=&ps=

Mills Morrison 10-11-2014 04:56 PM

Check out this link too. This law is affecting the larger antiques business and not just the gun market. The gun market is probably a small part of it. Stopping illegal ivory is a very legitimate goal, but the current law hits a lot of innocent bystanders.

http://www.igavelauctions.com/2014/0...wide-concerns/


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