Greyhound Racing - Introduction of Bill for 'ag-gag" law set before the Senate
In the wake of the exposure of live baiting in the greyhound racing industry, the industry has set a Bill before the Senate which would make such investigations a crime - the 'ag-gag' laws.
This law does not protect animals, but proctects the industries that exploit them.
This was forwarded to me, and for those that haven't received it, would you please read and sign if you have a concern for animals.
http://www.change.org/p/australian-senators-don-t-punish-people-who-expose-animal-cruelty-3
I would hope that Micha and geomac who dislike me, don't railroad this as they did with the previous one I submitted. This is not about me, the messenger, but an issue concerning all in a civilised society.
Right now, a Bill is in front of the Senate
that would make those investigations a crime.
If these new laws were already in place,
the brave people who uncovered this widespread cruelty
could be fined enormous amounts of money, or even be thrown in jail,
for collecting this undercover evidence. Talk about shooting the messenger!
That's why they're called 'ag-gag' laws, because their aim is to 'gag' animal advocates.
Attaboy Gerry, well said!
Greyhounds live baiting bill put to SA Parliament by Opposition Liberals, jail and hefty fines proposed
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Photo: Live baiting during greyhound training would attract jail terms or hefty fines under SA legislation. (Flickr: Liza31337) Map: SALegislation going before the South Australian Parliament aims to strengthen regulation of greyhound racing to try to stamp out any live baiting during training of dogs.
Twila if you are hoping for a serious discussion you are in the wrong place . Just treat this site as a laugh .
I will discuss with you prob via PM the problems with this bill .
One is that it will give free reign to Animal activists who interfere with the normal food chain . Ie The reactive banning of live beef trade . Depriving others of protein .
Ths is not comparable with the deliberate cruelty of Greyhound racing , cock fghting , or bull fightng etc . Or caged Zoos Or caged pets etc etc ...
most of those on here have led a very sheltered life .And not in a position to comment on matters outside there little limited worlds ..