[yorkiekist]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

Thanks for the link, Yorkielist. The site does seem a little thin on info, though. It looks like they are using some inflammatory comments by PETA and others to get their point across, but what's good for the goose is good for the gander. I see where there's also a place to join for a fee so it remains to be seen if they're just collecting money or will actually do something. Are they a new group? My own opinion is that many states are trying to enact restrictive legislation as a means to collect revenue and don't have a clue as to what they're really doing. You have to ask just who is advising them as they draft these bills. I agree that you have to look at the overall agenda of animal rights groups and not give them a pass because of some good works. Personally, I like to support my local Humane Society as they are the ones trying to make a difference in my community. The animal rights extremists really turn me off and, in the case of PETA, it seems to be about fund raising first and the welfare of the animals second. Just how much good did the 3 million they spent on the Super Bowl ad do for the animals? Everyone supports better treatment of animals. It's just how to go about it that gets the arguments going. I don't think we need more laws as far as our pets go; just enforce the ones we already have in regards to animal cruelty and neglect. That, and education, will do more good than any half-baked laws to restrict breeders will ever do. Some of these laws may have the unintended effect of actually making things worse by driving millers and such underground. If extremists are instrumental in shaping these laws, you can bet that responsible breeders and the dogs will suffer for it.

As usual, well said!!