Elections

Well...here it it another election year. While America is deciding between McCain and Obama, rabbit breeders are choosing between Wickizer and Hayhow.

Both of these elections can certainly make changes in our futures...the future of America and the future of rabbit showing.

I think most agree now that the economy is the number 1 issue facing Americas. Rising costs of gas and living expenses is hitting everyone. And, as Americas, this is also hitting the rabbit breeders.

I think the economic issues will be ones that the next ARBA president, like THE President, will be the most important and trying. The ARBA president we choose must be the one we feel can unite us -- can help us work together in times of declining club numbers and show entries. The president must work to actively promote rabbits across the board as well...not just to us. We already love rabbits - we need to be working with youth and those who have not been involved in rabbits in the past.

In hand with this, we need a president who understands the issues of traveling with rabbits and just being able to own them in some areas. Zoning restrictions, "pet" laws, etc are just a couple of examples that come to mind.

We need a president ready to "get their hands dirty" and work for all of us. The ARBA president will set the stage and pace for us to follow. Be sure the one you vote for is one whom you would follow and be leading us in the right direction. We need to be MOVING and ACTIVE.

And, even if your choice doesn't win, in order for ARBA to continue to prosper, we must all rally around the president and continue to make rabbit breeding a fantastic hobby!