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Hey west coast fam,
I know I don't stop by much since I live on the opposite coast, but since this issue applies to you all rather than the General forum at large, I figuredI'd create a thread here in the regional forums in case anyone wanted to discuss or learn about proposition 2 on the upcoming election.
This is proposition 2, as appears on the state's voter information guide:
[table][tr][td] [table][tr][td] [h2]PROP
2[/h2] [/td] [td]STANDARDS FOR CONFINING FARM ANIMALS.
INITIATIVE STATUTE.[/td] [/tr][/table][/td] [/tr][tr][td] [table][tr][td]
[h5]OFFICIAL TITLE AND SUMMARY PREPARED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL[/h5]
[/td] [td]
[/td] [/tr][/table][/td] [/tr][tr][td] [h4]STANDARDS FOR CONFINING FARM ANIMALS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.[/h4]
It's an important issue for anyone concerned about animal rights/welfare, but it's easily lost among all of the election coverage. In fact, Iwasn't aware of it until very recently myself.
Thanks to the electoral college, I know a lot of people aren't all that motivated to get out and vote since California's role in the Presidentialelection is, at this point, basically a foregone conclusion - but if you're registered I would definitely encourage you all to get out and vote on Prop 2. Many people won't take the time before November 4th to familiarized themselves with the various referendums on the ballot, and so wind up making snapdecisions on the spur of the moment. It's important to the process for us to encourage our friends and family to make the effort, to make educated,responsible decisions at the polls - beyond your choice for President.
I'll make no secret of the fact that I'm a supporter of the proposed legislation, so I'd recommend the following for the like minded among you:http://www.yesonprop2.comhttp://www.yesonprop2.com
If you feel similarly, perhaps you'll pass the link around to friends and family and make the effort to get out and vote on the 4th.
Peace.
I know I don't stop by much since I live on the opposite coast, but since this issue applies to you all rather than the General forum at large, I figuredI'd create a thread here in the regional forums in case anyone wanted to discuss or learn about proposition 2 on the upcoming election.
This is proposition 2, as appears on the state's voter information guide:
[table][tr][td] [table][tr][td] [h2]PROP
2[/h2] [/td] [td]STANDARDS FOR CONFINING FARM ANIMALS.
INITIATIVE STATUTE.[/td] [/tr][/table][/td] [/tr][tr][td] [table][tr][td]
[h5]OFFICIAL TITLE AND SUMMARY PREPARED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL[/h5]
[/td] [td]
[/td] [/tr][/table][/td] [/tr][tr][td] [h4]STANDARDS FOR CONFINING FARM ANIMALS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.[/h4]
- Requires that calves raised for veal, egg-laying hens and pregnant pigs be confined only in ways that allow these animals to lie down, stand up, fully extend their limbs and turn around freely.
- Exceptions made for transportation, rodeos, fairs, 4-H programs, lawful slaughter, research and veterinary purposes.
- Provides misdemeanor penalties, including a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment in jail for up to 180 days.
- Potential unknown decrease in state and local tax revenues from farm businesses, possibly in the range of several million dollars annually.
- Potential minor local and state enforcement and prosecution costs, partly offset by increased fine revenue.
It's an important issue for anyone concerned about animal rights/welfare, but it's easily lost among all of the election coverage. In fact, Iwasn't aware of it until very recently myself.
Thanks to the electoral college, I know a lot of people aren't all that motivated to get out and vote since California's role in the Presidentialelection is, at this point, basically a foregone conclusion - but if you're registered I would definitely encourage you all to get out and vote on Prop 2. Many people won't take the time before November 4th to familiarized themselves with the various referendums on the ballot, and so wind up making snapdecisions on the spur of the moment. It's important to the process for us to encourage our friends and family to make the effort, to make educated,responsible decisions at the polls - beyond your choice for President.
I'll make no secret of the fact that I'm a supporter of the proposed legislation, so I'd recommend the following for the like minded among you:http://www.yesonprop2.comhttp://www.yesonprop2.com
If you feel similarly, perhaps you'll pass the link around to friends and family and make the effort to get out and vote on the 4th.
Peace.