We believe breed clubs that develop a variety should have reasonable naming rights, and we don\'t think this is an unreasonable request.
Amen. And I\'ll add that, even though I do personally prefer the name lavender, even if I didn\'t I\'d still throw my support behind the guys who put years of time, effort, and money into developing them because I\'m a johnny-come-lately benefiting from their efforts.
I may be missing something, but I can\'t seem to find anything in the ABA Objectives (or the APA Mission Statement, either, for that matter) about the naming of birds. But I\'ve highlighted a few things that seem to be in direct contrast to this gentleman\'s remarks:
From the ABA site:
About the ABA
\"Since 1914 the American Bantam Association has
represented bantam breeders and their special interests. It has grown into a strong and vibrant national organization that promotes the breeding and exhibiting of all kinds of bantams.
Objectives
To encourage the breeding, exhibiting and selling of pure bred bantams. To create a cooperative feeling among the different breeders so as to get better acquainted. To sponsor national, semi-annual, state and special meets so as to
build up a greater bantam fancy.
To assemble and distribute information on the breeding, husbandry and economic value of bantam chickens and ducks. \"
I am not a member of the ABA. I\'m sure Mr. Lhamon could care less what I think. From the \"Fire me, please!\" remark, it doesn\'t sound like he cares much what his members think, either. But as a new breeder and exhibitor, I have to say that Mr. Lhamon\'s remarks DO NOT encourage me to raise/show bantams, DO NOT create a feeling of cooperation, DO NOT encourage me to join the ABA or become \"better acquainted\" with him or people who think/behave the way he does. If this hobby is to continue to grow, I pray the he DOES NOT \"represent bantam breeders\" because alienating people is no way to \"build a greater bantam fancy.\"
