An indictment unsealed Friday says 54-year-old Qing Song of Santa Rosa imported picks or raw shells of the Hawksbill sea turtle from China and sold them in California. It's illegal to trade endangered wildlife without a permit for scientific research or other approved, noncommercial use.
Some musicians prefer shell picks over plastic picks because they believe the shells produce a superior tone.
Song is charged with two misdemeanors and a felony count of trading in endangered species. She also is accused of selling 74 picks and possessing another 899.
Records did not indicate she has a lawyer.
My previous point about too many things being felonies is illustrated here. Most people hear felon and think Al Capone, nowadays it's just as likely that it's a 54 year old grandma selling guitar picks. Obviously she's a hardened career criminal and WE NEED HER DNA!!!!!!
You mean we can’t trust the government to make wise decisions???????