A huge win for animals

[Auntie Biache']

Senate unanimously passes bill to make animal cruelty a felony

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/a...ZW72Bo2mZmnXEJkg_Yb0WatmHC7VH8ZktlQ6Fa7zgONqM

 

[luvmygdaughters]

Senate unanimously passes bill to make animal cruelty a felony

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/a...ZW72Bo2mZmnXEJkg_Yb0WatmHC7VH8ZktlQ6Fa7zgONqM

 

[Merlin99]

I'd really like them to have to explain what part of the constitution all of their laws come from. Just add a final line that says which clause gives them the authority to pass some of this.

 

[Auntie Biache']

I'd really like them to have to explain what part of the constitution all of their laws come from.

Patience, grasshopper. When the Mooselims take over, we'll be a lawless country again.

 

[stgislander]

Doesn't seem like this is the purview of the federal government.

 

[Auntie Biache']

Doesn't seem like this is the purview of the federal government.

We have plenty of laws that some politician pulled out of their ass, because it made some sniveling sissy feel safer. If we didn't have those laws, we'd still be the wild, wild west.

 

[Merlin99]

We have plenty of laws that some politician pulled out of their ass, because it made some sniveling sissy feel safer. If we didn't have those laws, we'd still be the wild, wild west.

Actually the states would pass their own laws on it

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

 

[CPUSA]

What constitutes cruelty to an animal?
Which animals are we talking about?...pets?...livestock?...deer, bear, wild boar?
Would KILLING an animal be considered cruel?

See where this will be heading, slowly...over the next few years?

 

[Auntie Biache']

Actually the states would pass their own laws on it

some would, some wouldn't. Either way, you're preaching to the choir. Give me the wild, wild west!

 

[Auntie Biache']

What constitutes cruelty to an animal?
Which animals are we talking about?...pets?...livestock?...deer, bear, wild boar?
Would KILLING an animal be considered cruel?

See where this will be heading, slowly...over the next few years?

May I recommend reading the article...

 

[Monello]

See where this will be heading, slowly...over the next few years?

Leg traps will probably end up in the cross hairs of the people that want to take issue with other people's hobbies or livelihoods.

 

[Ken King]

I'd really like them to have to explain what part of the constitution all of their laws come from. Just add a final line that says which clause gives them the authority to pass some of this.

The claim of authority seems to be due to "affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States." Apparently people are making videos of the "crushing" too. Click for the bill.

 

[stgislander]

The claim of authority seems to be due to "affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States." Apparently people are making videos of the "crushing" too. Click for the bill.

Ah yes, the Commerce Clause. Likely the most over-abused clause in the Constitution.

 

[Merlin99]

Leg traps will probably end up in the cross hairs of the people that want to take issue with other people's hobbies or livelihoods.

I used to trap as a kid, I couldn't do it anymore.