This has been one of the most popular pages on my site. Tons of hits from Google and other search engines, so it almost sad to see Rudy Giuliani's bid for the Presidency end. I will continue to leave it up until I see interest in the page wane.
Tom Kasner, It's a Ferret Life.
David Guthartz, executive president of New York Ferrets' Rights Advocacy, called Mayor Rudy Giuliani's radio call in show about the ban on pet ferrets in NYC. The Mayor leaned into the microphone on his desk and intoned, ''There is something deranged about you.'' As David Guthartz tried to talk, he was continually interupted, "David, you are on my show. I have the right to talk over you."
A diatribe against the ferret advocate ensued, with Mr. Giuliani saying things like, "The excessive concern you have for ferrets is something you should examine with a therapist" and "The excessive concern with little weasels is a sickness" and ''You should go consult a psychologist or a psychiatrist and have him help you with this excessive concern -- how you are devoting your life -- to weasels.''
Click the player to hear the actual audio. Commentary is from NPR
And I now have video! A CNN interview with David Guthartz, executive president of New York Ferrets' Rights Advocacy
If ferrets are outlawed, only outlaws will have ferrets!
In 2001 Eric Shefferman (Modern Ferret Magazine) went to New York for a hearing on legalizing ferrets. As you may know, the city council passed legislation to legalize ferrets, and this was vetoed by Mayor Giuliani. In Eric's words, "In any case, the information did not help as Mayor Giuliani had his heart set on vetoing the bill. He said that ferrets should be illegal in NYC for the same reasons that tigers are. He feels that both animals are dangerous to the public."
A great video animation I found on YouTube!
Tucker Talks About Giuliani's Hatred Of Ferrets
And a video re: California Legalization, but works here too
David Guthartz, talks about Rudy Giuliani on Tucker David Guthartz, executive president of New York Ferrets' Rights Advocacy
Giuliani written by Kelly-mom to Bandit,
October 10, 2007
I live in CT, sister state to NY. I did not hear of this matter, til tonite. Is he wacked out? What can a pet ferret do to him? Let's ban all the bad pet owners who abuse and neglect their animals. Who died and made him ruler of what pet a person can own? Scary man--and to think he's running for Pres. What other nutty things does he have in his resume?
NYC Mayor... written by Kesrael Vacchon,
August 08, 2007
I wonder if he's tried getting ahold of Michael Bloomberg....might be worth it, he may have a cooler head on his shoulders...?
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