If you've watched TV or read the newspaper, you know that it's getting close to voting day. The ads are prevalent. Politicians are throwing dirt everywhere! If you're like me, you're probably getting tired of it, and can't wait until it's over.
However, there are some issues that have come up that I wanted to be clear on before I go vote. So, I've tried my best to do my own independent research. You know... something every voter SHOULD do! I know some people don't care, and will just vote on what looks good. There are those who just glance over the words and don't really look into the issues! Well, I'm posting what I've found!
Known as the "Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act", Proposition B for Missouri will be voted upon on November 2nd.
Hey now... Who wouldn't be against dog "cruelty"?
Missouri is known as the Puppy Mill Capital of America, thanks to the fact we have many puppy production facilities. Unfortunately, there are several disreputable canine breeding operations in our state. It's nothing too new. As a Missourian, I hear it on the news often. I dislike hearing about what is sometimes found on people's property. So will this proposition help?
NO!
It doesn't do anything for those illegal breeders. In fact, we have perfectly good laws already in place for those type of people. This proposition goes against established, law-abiding breeders! It just piles on more regulation on legal commercial breeding facilities. Licensed breeders take care of their dogs, because if they are to stay in business, they have to have healthy dogs. Come on, I am for true dog kennels and against puppy mills (sub-standard dog facilities). There are 23 pages of regulations that responsible breeders are regarded to follow. Unfortunately, the state can't afford enough inspectors to enforce the laws we already have!
On a side note, it includes some strange facts... sportsmen or small hobby breeders are exempt from the measure! If Proposition B's only aim is to ensure adequate care, then why are shelters, rescues, veterinary clinics, HSUS (Humane Society of the United States), and non breeding owners exempt? Do theses dogs not also deserve the "most basic humane care"?
The proposition is being introduced as a means of eliminating the legal, licensed professional dog breeders in Missouri. According to the Department of Agriculture, no current licensed breeder can comply with the regulations put forth in Prop B, no matter how clean and well run the facility. Cost prohibitive space requirements coupled with misdemeanor crimes for the most minor of issues will eliminate the legal industry in our state. So based on that... only unlicensed, substandard breeders will be left to produce puppies while continuing to hide from state laws. This is good, why?
To put it plainly, if there was a proposition that would allow us to better enforce the regulations that we do have and go after the true illegal breeders, that would be the one I'd vote for. This one is not it!!!
Another question that bugs me is the use of the term "puppy mill". Let me define it! True puppy mills are places that are illegal facilities that breed dogs in inhumane and filthy environments. They breed dogs that are sick wounded and malnourished. Why is the term used in this measure? To HSUS, they think that commercial dog kennels fall under this description! They're using this derogatory term to pull at the heartstrings of the voters. Don't forget that they've added "cruelty", therefore gaining emotion and influence!
By the way, this proposition was brought forth by the HSUS (Humane Society of the United States) and this group should NOT be confused with your local Humane Society! It's quite scary, they don't believe we should use animals in anyway, including eating meat, eggs, milk, hunting, fishing, keeping pets, etc. It is headed by Wayne Pacelle… a guy who is against pets and vocal about it too! Does that make sense? For more research on this guy, please check out these links:
• http://activistcash.com/organization_overview.cfm/o/136-humane-society-of-the-united-states
• http://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2010/09/viewpoint_hsus_is_about_animal.html
• http://www.opednews.com/articles/Agent-Wayne-Pacelle-the-H-by-Dr-Steve-Best-080825-901.html
• http://www.consumerfreedom.com/news_detail.cfm/h/2482-waynes-animal-rights-world
• http://www.nraila.org/legislation/federal/read.aspx?id=4189
~Matt
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