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FlDebra · 12-01-2011, 08:55 AM

I WISH popular opinion would hold a little more clout with him instead of having him do whatever he wants at every turn! I know we are a Republic and not a true democracy but I WISH we were more democratic in nature -- where the majority would rule on most things! At least we could act like a real Republic and have our leaders truly represent the PEOPLE who sent them to Washington! That was the idea -- have them act on OUR wishes!

Makes you wonder if cats and dogs are next, doesn't it? Horses are such intelligent creatures! They will show loyalty and devotion just like our dogs! They are NOT a livestock creation! What a shame this was slipped in during a Thanksgiving weekend!

Horror from eating beautiful horses aside .... I can't see how he could say we now have the funds to do the inspections. There was a special on not long ago where the FDA was explaining they had WAY TOO FEW inspectors to inspect the meat we eat NOW! They were saying it is a wonder more horrible things weren't happening as they did not inspect nearly enough. I can't remember but it was a VERY SMALL percentage of the meat we eat is actually inspected. It is hit or miss! So, now we can stretch them even thinner -- the inspectors not the horses.

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FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	I WISH popular opinion would hold a little more clout with him instead of having him do whatever he wants at every turn! I know we are a Republic and not a true democracy but I WISH we were more democratic in nature -- where the majority would rule on most things! At least we could act like a real Republic and have our leaders truly represent the PEOPLE who sent them to Washington! That was the idea -- have them act on OUR wishes! Makes you wonder if cats and dogs are next, doesn't it? Horses are such intelligent creatures! They will show loyalty and devotion just like our dogs! They are NOT a livestock creation! What a shame this was slipped in during a Thanksgiving weekend! Horror from eating beautiful horses aside .... I can't see how he could say we now have the funds to do the inspections. There was a special on not long ago where the FDA was explaining they had WAY TOO FEW inspectors to inspect the meat we eat NOW! They were saying it is a wonder more horrible things weren't happening as they did not inspect nearly enough. I can't remember but it was a VERY SMALL percentage of the meat we eat is actually inspected. It is hit or miss! So, now we can stretch them even thinner -- the inspectors not the horses. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard Last edited by FlDebra; 12-01-2011 at 09:00 AM. Reason: Trying to remove specific political views and keep it more of an overall critique of the system.