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Will the report with presumably recommendations be endorsed by the executive of MASNA?John_Brandt":kic63red said:Norm, MASNA doesn't have a report on HR 4928 yet. I will do that after I learn more about it. Any day now there will be a brief press release directing members to look at the bill. I should be at the USCRTF meeting in Miami next month. I'll probably learn more there.
naesco":sliw0skf said:Will the report with presumably recommendations be endorsed by the executive of MASNA?John_Brandt":sliw0skf said:Norm, MASNA doesn't have a report on HR 4928 yet. I will do that after I learn more about it. Any day now there will be a brief press release directing members to look at the bill. I should be at the USCRTF meeting in Miami next month. I'll probably learn more there.
FWIW, I am researching some automated processes where constituents can write their respective reps regarding this bill. - With a "canned" message to send I think more people would be willing to click a few buttons on a web page to fire a letter off...
I agree. - There are hypothetical points where a domino effect could occur. - And thats precisely why I think it would be good for hobbyists to have a clear message to send to their representatives on this. - And why it would be a good idea for wholesalers and retailers to help shape an example message for them to send.John_Brandt":3gf2qva5 said:Although it is certainly of interest to hobbyists, the bill is directed at the American MO importing industry. Hobbyists would be affected if the bill caused significant changes in the market economics and/or inventory variety and flow within the trade. There would be a limited amount of change that the entire chain-of-custody could bear with little overall change in status quo. But there would be some hypothetical point where widespread domino effects would move in all directions of the trade and consequently the hobby.
Hmmm.. - Well, I'll agree that its a bit early in the game yet, but I don't think its too early to get started... :wink: - Besides, nothings wrong with a pre-emptive strike. (Some might even see this bill as MAC's pre-emptive strike, yes?)MaryHM":3gf2qva5 said:Automated form letters don't get a whole lot of attention from the representatives. They like individual letters. In my opinion, having dealt with legislative issues with the airline transport ban, the Caulerpa ban, and the New York ban, there is a time and a way to fight legislation. I don't think now is the time. It needs to be done a little later in the game to be effective. Keep watching the bill's status.
Hmmm.. - Well, I'll agree that its a bit early in the game yet, but I don't think its too early to get started... - Besides, nothings wrong with a pre-emptive strike. (Some might even see this bill as MAC's pre-emptive strike, yes?)
Hmmm.. - Well, I'll agree that its a bit early in the game yet, but I don't think its too early to get started... - Besides, nothings wrong with a pre-emptive strike.
MaryHM":3giaerwe said:FWIW, I am researching some automated processes where constituents can write their respective reps regarding this bill. - With a "canned" message to send I think more people would be willing to click a few buttons on a web page to fire a letter off...
Automated form letters don't get a whole lot of attention from the representatives. They like individual letters. In my opinion, having dealt with legislative issues with the airline transport ban, the Caulerpa ban, and the New York ban, there is a time and a way to fight legislation. I don't think now is the time. It needs to be done a little later in the game to be effective. Keep watching the bill's status.
dizzy":utu2mrwb said:Wow the MASNA web site has banner ads for discount etailers. 8O Marine aquarium societies are turning into vehicles to steer hobbyists away from retail stores and toward etailing.