California Democrats Pass A Bill
The California state assembly - controlled by Democrats - has passed a brand-spanking new bill. It will require every cat and dog in the state be neutered. Every. Single. One.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California may become the only U.S. state to require the sterilization of pets under a bill passed by the state Assembly, pitting dog and cat lovers against animal rights activists.
"It's a horrific bill," said Maureen Hill-Hauch, executive director of Castleton, New York-based American Dog Owners Association, adding that enforcement of the bill in theory could wipe out California's dog population.
The bill would require pet owners to spay and neuter their dogs and cats, or face a $500 (250 pounds) fine for each animal.
Breeders, as well as owners of guide dogs, could obtain exemptions.
The Democrat-led state Assembly narrowly approved the bill late on Wednesday. It now goes to the state Senate amid a flurry of legislation that must be passed by Friday.
Republicans in the minority in both chambers do not consider the bill a priority and say it is too intrusive. "It's micro-managing," said Republican Assemblyman Doug LaMalfa.
Supporters say the bill requiring pets to be spayed or neutered is necessary to reduce the population of unwanted pets dumped in the state's shelters.
At least 500,000 animals each year are killed in the most populous U.S. state, imposing an unacceptable "humanitarian" cost on California, said Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, the Democrat promoting the bill.
Welcome to the People's Republic of California, where all your decisions will be made by the government. If you needed any proof that "animal rights activists" are actually motivated by a loathing for humans, there it is.
By BlogDog, Friday, 8 June , 2007 @ 5:39 am
Oh great. So only the defectors from the Animal Uprisingâ„¢, our friends the pets, get the knife. I predict massive movements to the other side. Keep a keen eye out for the California Puppy and Kitty Intifada.