>While I applaud the sentencing (if only the same could happen to
>poachers), I must admit that I had the urge to dump out all my military
>gear and stuff my seabag full of cockatoos when leaving Australia.

Of course, the person who was nailed was dealing in one of the most
highly endangered species of bird in the world - while of course
the cockatoos are exceedingly common (I've been to Australia myself).

There's a real difference here...

- Don Baccus, Portland OR <donb at rational.com>
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