Again, somewhat interesting. but with all due respect there is a lack of detail.
I would like to read about these cases in depth, specifically the two involving importation. The cases of exportation do nothing other than support the argument that the U.S. market does not fuel the ivory trade as it's value here is less than that in Asia and China.
We are not going to agree on the ongoing efforts to impose a complete and blanket ban on the ownership, sale, and movement of ivory and articles which contain it. Extremists lobby legislators to ban and destroy all ivory, all ivory, including that legally obtained and even ivory in museums.
The ban on the importation of ivory into the U.S. was sufficient to depress sales and it's value in the U.S. and making someone a criminal for owning or selling something legally obtained is wrong.
I make those statements as someone who has no meaningful interest in owning ivory. Yes, I have what might amount to $100 of ivory in several cues which if you were familiar with the extent of my collection would realize that is a pittance.
