This message is from: Gail Russell <g...@zeliga.com>
I have been pondering this issue in my sleep and have some definite ideas about things that should be looked at given the registries dual responsibilities for preserving the integrity of the Fjord gene pool AND determining ownership. Surely it is possible to post the written documentation that was submitted to the registry? (on the Fjord Issues list, where posting pictures is allowed). If it is not possible to do so due to legal issues, then the legal issues should be clearly documented. If there were legal filings, then there are legal pleadings, motions and case file numbers. They should be posted. I gather this is one of those secret settlement documents, but, if the courts have been accessed and a settlement entered, it is at least possible to see what rights the courts actually adjudicated. In thinking about this, there are two issues...the gene pool proof, which is unnecessary because of the DNA proof as I understand it. Can Fred post proof of the DNA results? The other issue is ownership. In grade animals, the statutory and common law govern. In registered animals, the registry rules probably trump the state and common law as to ownership of a registered animal. The first thing to do is look at the facts and the state and common law. I suspect that is where the registry is finding its balking points....i.e...who really owns this horse for sure. Anyone know these legal rules offhand and can post them. (I am off to try to save my husband's ex-inlaws from some nasty old age problem, so no time right now.) We can all look at the registry rules. If the sire and dam are NFHR registered, it seems it is the responsibility to deal with this head on. Finally, this filly is easily likely to outlive most of the Fjord list members, including Fred and Lois. Given that she may one day be cast adrift in the sea of unwanted horses, she could really use registration if that is at all possible. Otherwise, her current name should be Limbo, and her future name could easily turn out to be Sausage. She has an independent interest in all of this. There should be a registry-applied version of child support for all horses who are denied registration without good cause. Gail Also, -----Original Message----- From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [mailto:owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com] On Behalf Of coy...@acrec.com Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2012 6:10 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: US Constitution -- First Amendment This message is from: "coy...@acrec.com" <coy...@acrec.com> The First Amendment of the United States Constitution specifically states: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." The First Amendment does not, as is commonly but incorrectly assumed, grant unbridled free speech to all persons, at all times, and in all circumstances. It specifically and only limits the power of Congress to enact laws that restrict free speech. --DeeAnna Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
