[Valin]

But what about those of us who don't have a crick? Are we to be denied the "right" to own an alligator?

You wanna talk about your guard dog. Imagine breaking into an abode(W/O a crick) and staring down the business end of a 12 foot alligator! That'll make a person reconsider their career choice.

[sweetliberty]

"Are we to be denied the "right" to own an alligator?"

I guess you just have to get a pool.