http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#141321 I agree with the S. 462, wild animals shouldn't be kept as pets and treated as goods. The commerce of exotic animals is wrong, it shouldn't exist, people that really love and care about these animals would rather see them in their habitats, not inside a pathetic human house.... 141321@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:59:53 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#141307 I am completely against any wild animal being kept as a pet.They make completely inappropriate pets, it is against their natural instincts to be kept apart from others of their own kind and in such an unnatural environment. What happens to all these animals when they get too old to be controlled?Where will they go then? It's all very well keeping them when they are tiny, cute babies, but once they reach adulthood and have the strength to seriously injure someone?What then?Keep them in a cage for the rest of their lives?! Send them to a rescue centre so they can deal with the result?? I have worked at a primate rehabilitation centre for 4 years and seen the result of the pet trade. Most of the animals are unable to live normally with others of their own species because of their past. With the forests and other habitats these animals come from in such bad condition,surely the money spent on purchasing an animal would be better spent protecting this land for future wild generations.... 141307@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:50:03 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#141160 Also to those who say that this is a step towards making all pets illegal, most pets are considered domestics (cats, dogs, horses, goats, etc) and so have different needs than exotic animals. No lawmaker is considering making domestics illegal, exotic animals are more dangerous than domestic animals and have needs which cannot be entirely filled in a human environment.... 141160@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:35:55 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#141150 This bill clearly states that animals can be transported across state lines if they are in need of medical care or are assistance animals. Although not stated, many primates are captive caught and by keeping primates as pets the American people are supporting the inhumane treatment of endangered animals abroad. We should no longer consider it appropriate to keep primates as pets, we cannot assure that all animals available for sale are not wild caught, or that they were properly cared for by the breeder. Nobody can perfectly mimic the environment which a primate is intended to live in, therefore nobody can provide as good a life for a primate as they would have lived in the wild. Primates also carry a variety of diseases which can be crippling or deadly. We shouldn't oppose this bill purely because we like having non-human primates as pets, the practice of keeping them is inhumane and unsafe.... 141150@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:27:37 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#140993 Veterans are whiners and already get much more than they really deserve. Spend your time and effort on getting monkeys fair treatment and screw the veterans.... 140993@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:59:48 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#99096 Veterans Suck! Up The Monkeys!... 99096@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:47:37 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#98675 It would be better to spend all the VA money on monkeys rather than the whining veterans. All veterans want is more, more, more. Up the monkey!... 98675@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:07:07 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#98435 this will make monkey owners a prisioner in our own state... 98435@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:18:36 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#92897 Veterans suck! All they want is more, more, more. Save the monkeys.... 92897@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:18:16 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#88942 i disagree and want a monkey more then anything, but it's banned. :/... 88942@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:06:28 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#88923 It's not fair that I can't own a monkey where I live because it's literally all I've wanted to have since I was a little girl. These laws make since if they were harmful but if it's raised well, I believe just like any other animal, it will be fine. I'm considering moving out of the country due to these laws and the many others that is being placed these days. We're getting deeper in dept and in recession then doing any good. I'm sick of these stupid people running things.... 88923@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:59:36 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#83339 Jobs for monkeys! Screw the unemployed - give the monkeys jobs. They work for bananas and other fruit and don't squawk about the illegals. UP THE MONKEY!!! HAIL SEMOS!... 83339@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:39:35 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#81939 THE REASON FOR THIS BILL IS BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ARE AFRAID OUR PET MONKEYS ARE MORE EDUCATED THAN THEY ARE AND WILL BE TAKING OVER THEIR JOBS.THEY DONT WANT TO JOIN THE UNEMPLOYMENT LINES.... 81939@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:56:05 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#74887 I bet over half of you for this stupd bill don't even own a pet of any kind(THANK GOD).Not even a little kitty cat. You know why? cause you were all RATS in your past life.Oh excuse me. I'm sorry you still are.And by the way when you see me coming with my monkey , please stay far away from us, cause rats carry lots of diseases. THANKS... 74887@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:26:40 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#71550 This is just another way to keep the people from knowing what really goes on in research labs. If people get to see and know privately owned monkeys they would outlaw reseach, and that means a lot of money lost. Most other countries have outlawed non-human primate reseach, but here it's a big money maker. With out reseach monkeys, how would they develope the next flu outbreack. I say OUTLAW RESEARCH ON NON-HUMAN PRIMATES. (Let's use our congressmen and women in their place.) Besides, where are they going to get the money to enforce this STUPID law.... 71550@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:27:03 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#69036 i was thinking about getting a monkey- and this would completely destroy my plans, i am completely against this bill!!!!... 69036@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:43:55 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#66350 THIS IS TO THE GUTLAS PERSON WHO WAS TO MUCH OF A PU--- TO PUT HIS NAME YOUR ARE STUPID, I AM IN 5TH GRADE AND MY GRAAMMA HAS A SERVICE MONKEY TO GET A DRINK TO DO ALL THE STUFF SHE CANT BECAUSE SHE IS A QUAD, WE STUDY HELPER MONKEYS IN SCHOOL-I BET YOU STILL LIVE WITH YOUR MOM YOU AS-----... 66350@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:21:15 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#65413 also i live in the uk & this isn't just a bill for us it's an acctual law so can anyone help me as to how i could make it legal again please help you should have seen my daughters face when i told her she could have one & then when i said she couldn't as it was illegal i have to do something fot her please please help!!... 65413@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:09:18 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#65412 hi im demi & i was looking into getting a capuchin monkey but this stupid bill wont legalize me having one in my home i think its ridiculus couse animals are just like babys right they wear clothes & dipers & bottle feed so what are they gonna do next send babys into the wild to fend for themseves this law is upsetting to millions who have always dreamed of owning a monkey espeacialy my daughter who thinks her lovely baby monkey is gonna be on its way any day now + their not herting anybody so i dont get what the big problem is they would be much better cared for in a loving home than they would be in captivity or stuch in some tree scared to come down incase they get eaten or something at least with a loving family they'd fell safe!!!... 65412@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:02:12 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#64980 I do think that there should be more regulation in terms of owning a primate. They really are not meant to stay indoors their whole life, specially the ones that live in canopies in the wild, like marmosets. However, it is true that some monkeys like chimps live longer in captivity because they are taken care of by humans. One problem is that a lot of these animals are smuggled here from their natural habitat oftentimes disturbing the environment, bringing disease both to animals and humans and in many cases is cruel and even fatal. Another problem is that there is no way to regulate the treatment of these extremely delicate creatures in people's homes. I am for this bill although I think it should be more specific in terms of species.... 64980@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:14:54 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#63793 This is so wrong! Why punish citizens that obey the LAW!!!! I have a small little girl! She is a major part of my family.... 63793@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:09:25 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#63432 All animals were created by God, as told in the Bible. Get a clue?... 63432@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:21:56 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#63371 This bill must pass. Primates aren't family nor pets, they're dangerous and should burn in Hell. They must be sent back to the Amazon, Kenya, Madagascar, or the Congo. All of you people are ignorant, you unsaved morons. No wonder why Jesus spoiled you. The bible says that we should hate everyone who's different.... 63371@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:02:13 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#62473 Just hope that people are paying attention to ALL Bills that are being proposed! We have a few Rights left, I hope!!... 62473@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:19:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_462.html#62375 I propose a different bill. How about we outlaw captivity of any animals. While we are at it we should also outlaw christians from visiting other countries to preach their ways, because we should not mess with nature, right? How about on top of that we outlaw all meat farms. Dang it, I love beef, but we shouldn't mess with nature. Oh, and you know what? Lets just all become PETA members, while we're at it, and dress up like dead chickens in front of our children. What is wrong with people that support this bill? Ugh. So irritating... 62375@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:58:08 EDT