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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  LOL...I specifically said in my post...NON-Indiana.  |
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That is a big part of the problem. This legislation is being introduced in multiple states as sort of a one size fits all solution.
Unfortunately most lawmakers just like to make more laws. From the viewpoint of someone who then has to try to understand them, analyze them, and apply them, it is often disappointing how they are written. It would make more sense to identify the particular problem in a state, see how pervasive it is, brainstorm possible solutions, sit down and see how they would affect more than just the target and then choose the most effective but least invasive solution, and narrowly draft the law so it is effective but does no unintended harm. Sometimes this happens. When I was on a committee to discuss dog issues in our county, the local humane society director wanted a limits/licensing law. Upon talking to the Sheriff it became obvious that the only complaints he was receiving were wandering dogs and barking complaints so we created a good leash law and broadened the noise ordinance already in effect. The problem was identified, and a law was constructed to address the problems but not hurt those people that were not creating the problems.
Unfortunately the situation at the state level usually consists of special interest groups pushing their agenda without thought to the ramifications and/or whether the problem in the state is being adequately addressed.