LisaLQ Posted July 2, 2003 Posted July 2, 2003 I'm crossposting this - original poster on our site says it's ok to crosspost: [quote]Hello, apologies if you have already seen this article, but I am forwarding it (with permission) to as many relevant groups and individuals as I can. I realise that it may not affect those of us not in America directly, but all of us who love greyhounds will surely be appalled by the ramifications. I would ask just a few seconds of your time to mail and voice your opinion. As we know, the greys can't speak for themselves! Thank you for your time. Kind regards, Anne Mears - greyhound lover *************************** BILL TO LEGALISE GREYHOUND KILLING By Nick Mays GREYHOUND RESCUE organisations and dog lovers across the world have been outraged by a Bill proposed in the USA by the Alabama Legislature which effectively legitimises the culling of Greyhounds by any person who chooses to do so. Under Alabama's House Bill Number 37, which only requires the signature of the State Governor to become law, Greyhounds are to be re-classified as livestock. This means that culling by shot or fatal injection can be undertaken by any unlicensed individual, rather than by veterinary professionals, who are, of course, bound by a code of ethical conduct. Ann Bollens of the Greyhound Pets of America Emerald Coast Chapter attacked the Bill as bad legislation. "This is like saying these dogs aren't worth anything," she said. The bill authored by Representative James Buskey of Mobile also prescribes lethal injection as the method of killing greyhounds. But it doesn't say what can or can't be used. Baldwin County District Attorney David Whetstone whose preparing to prosecute a Lillian man under the existing statute for killing thousands of greyhounds, says it could effect his case. Whetstone says he has real problems with this bill. "Nor does it allow the dog the privilege of being executed by a vet, anybody can do it! So there are some real problems with this bill." The bill was passed in the House under a Tourism and Travel Committee and in the Senate under a Tourism and Marketing Committee. All members of the Mobile and Baldwin County Legislative Delegations voted in favor of the bill except Senator Pat Lindsey and Representatives Mitchell and White who were not on the floor when the votes were taken. Toby Hart, who is campaigning against Bill 37 told OUR DOGS: "At no point has the State Governor, or the proposer of the bill, James Buskey of Mobile, offered any explanation or justification for this extraordinary law, which sits well in Alabama's long tradition of illiberal and oppressive legislation." *To contact the State Governor to register protest contact: http://www.governor.state.al.us/email/contact_form.htm To add to the international appeal for support, which is being collated by a local TV reporter, Randy Wood email to: rwood@WKRG.com Quote
LisaLQ Posted July 2, 2003 Author Posted July 2, 2003 Thought you'd be able to help, they wouldn't get an articulate one from me... :o Quote
ellieangel Posted July 2, 2003 Posted July 2, 2003 Have posted this on the other site too Lisa :wink: It beggars belief doesn't it :( Quote
Malamum Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 I don't understand - why would greyhounds be treated different to any other breed of dog??? Quote
behle Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 Greyhound racing industry!! They don't want to be bothered to find all their "used up" dogs new homes....much easier to slaughter them all. This is truly disgusting....greyhounds bred, used, and then slaughtered simply to feed the burgeoning betting industry!! :evil: Quote
LisaLQ Posted July 4, 2003 Author Posted July 4, 2003 Because people dont see greyhounds as pets, or even as dogs, as it says in the message, they are classed as livestock, something to make money out of. It's sick, these dogs make brilliant pets! Quote
Malamum Posted July 5, 2003 Posted July 5, 2003 Thought it was probably something like that but wasn't sure. Disgusting!!! :evil: :evil: Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted July 5, 2003 Posted July 5, 2003 :o :o :o I would have never believed that humans would reach this limit..... :o In Spain, Grey hounds are being hung, in the USA, they are classified as live stock...what next? And why is it only Grey Hounds? :cry: Quote
nadooshkinz Posted July 5, 2003 Posted July 5, 2003 Malamum napisał(a):I don't understand - why would greyhounds be treated different to any other breed of dog??? :evil: Quote
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