Reply #149: Hi, kgfnally. The snakes are "rounded up" and brought in from other

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Appalachian states, according to one reporter's account in the August (GA) CHRONCLE article downpost.

In most states in it is illegal, except in West Virginia, where no statute prohibits the practice. And of course you are exactly right -- the animals have no say and have these religious rituals forced upon them. The fundies are doing an incredibly sloppy job interpreting the New Testament and a cruel job of turning animals into props.

Dr. Wilson was the clinician in charge. Faith Howard was the on-duty nurse. Short of someone actually being there, I just don't see how guilt of innocense can be established.

An investigation may clarify the points in question, but until the facts are confirmed I think it's reckless to nail the attending physician and the hospital staff.

The church, I notice, has not signed on as a Plaintiff in the case.