My parents have bats in their airing cupboard

sarahandme

Pollycat said:

if you don't like the laws in this country, you are free to live elsewhere - assuming you have the necessary documentation.

But why should I let a few bats push me out of my home country? 

sarahandme

Mojisola said:

sarahandme said:

Who on earth decides bats need to be protected anyway? They are horrid creatures, what purpous do they have?

As far as I can see they don't serve a purpose in the chain of life.

They eat thousands of insects.

In the tropics, they pollinate plants that we enjoy consuming, including cocoa.  Imagine a life without chocolate.

But we are not in the tropics, I was referring to what use do they have to us in the UK? 

Savvy_Sue

sarahandme said:

But we are not in the tropics, I was referring to what use do they have to us in the UK? 

They eat mosquitoes. 

onwards&upwards

sarahandme said:

Mojisola said:

sarahandme said:

Who on earth decides bats need to be protected anyway? They are horrid creatures, what purpous do they have?

As far as I can see they don't serve a purpose in the chain of life.

They eat thousands of insects.

In the tropics, they pollinate plants that we enjoy consuming, including cocoa.  Imagine a life without chocolate.

But we are not in the tropics, I was referring to what use do they have to us in the UK? 

What use do you have in the UK?  

elsien

It's not about what use they are to us. Although should species that pollinate plants, of which bats are one, continue to decline we would be completely stuffed. And very hungry.

However since you ask, the main point is clearly that bats have been of huge benefit in giving us the Dracula books and assorted hammer house of horror films.
And Batman.
Unless of course you are a cultural desert.

Pollycat

sarahandme said:

But why should I let a few bats push me out of my home country? 

Well you have several choices (or at least your Mum has. I assume we are still talking about your Mum who has a phobia of bats...?)

You either put up with it.

You move to a country that has different laws regarding bats. You may wish to consider China.

You start a petition to have the bat protection law repealed.

Here is the link:

https://www.change.org/start-a-petition?utm_source=sem&utm_medium=google_ad&utm_campaign=G>Search>SAP>UK>NonBrand>BMM&utm_term=+petition|b|AG:75878047832|AD:360800964120&utm_content=2020_06_29&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3ouS3f6o6gIVWOvtCh0-swsDEAAYASAAEgJ_HvD_BwE

• Keep it short and to the point

  Example: "Buy organic, free-range eggs for your restaurants"

  Not: "Stop the inhumane treatment of chickens in battery farms that are force-fed..."

• Focus on the solution

  Example: "Raise the minimum wage in Manchester to £15 an hour"

  Not: "Stop rising income inequality in Manchester"

• Communicate urgency

  Example: "Approve life-saving medication for my daughter's insurance before it’s too late"

Here's ^^^^ some tips for the title of your petition:

So I would respectfully suggest that you don't title it

"Kill all the bats 'cos they're scaring my Mum'.

Good luck with whichever option you and your Mum choose.

sarahandme

Pollycat said:

sarahandme said:

But why should I let a few bats push me out of my home country? 

Well you have several choices (or at least your Mum has. I assume we are still talking about your Mum who has a phobia of bats...?)

You either put up with it.

You move to a country that has different laws regarding bats. You may wish to consider China.

You start a petition to have the bat protection law repealed.

Here is the link:

https://www.change.org/start-a-petition?utm_source=sem&utm_medium=google_ad&utm_campaign=G>Search>SAP>UK>NonBrand>BMM&utm_term=+petition|b|AG:75878047832|AD:360800964120&utm_content=2020_06_29&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3ouS3f6o6gIVWOvtCh0-swsDEAAYASAAEgJ_HvD_BwE

• Keep it short and to the point

  Example: "Buy organic, free-range eggs for your restaurants"

  Not: "Stop the inhumane treatment of chickens in battery farms that are force-fed..."

• Focus on the solution

  Example: "Raise the minimum wage in Manchester to £15 an hour"

  Not: "Stop rising income inequality in Manchester"

• Communicate urgency

  Example: "Approve life-saving medication for my daughter's insurance before it’s too late"

Here's ^^^^ some tips for the title of your petition:

So I would respectfully suggest that you don't title it

"Kill all the bats 'cos they're scaring my Mum'.

Good luck with whichever option you and your Mum choose.

Are you for real?  

Mojisola

sarahandme said:

Mojisola said:

sarahandme said:

Who on earth decides bats need to be protected anyway? They are horrid creatures, what purpous do they have?

As far as I can see they don't serve a purpose in the chain of life.

They eat thousands of insects.

In the tropics, they pollinate plants that we enjoy consuming, including cocoa.  Imagine a life without chocolate.

But we are not in the tropics, I was referring to what use do they have to us in the UK? 

In case you missed it - They eat thousands of insects.

Pollycat

sarahandme said:

Are you for real?  

OUCH!

I've just pinched myself and I can assure you I'm real.

Didn't you like the options I outlined?

Have I missed any?

Just trying to help...

sarahandme

Pollycat said:

sarahandme said:

Are you for real?  

OUCH!

I've just pinched myself and I can assure you I'm real.

Didn't you like the options I outlined?

Have I missed any?

Just trying to help...

You have misunderstood me and my family, we just want a simple stressless life, and that doesn't include bats thats all.  I think moving countries is a touch extreme don't you? And I definetly don't view us as criminals. We avoid it at all costs normally. I just think sometimes needs must.
It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if one day some idiot decides wood worm are protected, so we won't be allowed to touch them and our houses will rot to pieces and fall down around our heads. Who cares at the end of the day? 😳