Your Votes Helped Animals November 5, 2008
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One person makes a difference with every day actions of compassion, and it's important to understand that we also need a larger strategy to see the day in which animals are free from oppression. Yesterday's election here in the United States proved that the nation is slowly moving from a history of violence and discrimination and towards a more just future for all.
In California, Proposition 2, passed by a wide margin of victory, and it will ban some of the worst cruelties to animals raised for food in that state. The confinement of hens to cages so small they cannot spread a wing, veal calves to crates for their entire miserable short lives, and pregnant pigs to crates so small that they can't turn around will now all be banned by 2015. (These are huge industries, so we need to be realistic about how long it will take to make these changes happen.)
Over in Massachusetts, Question 3 passed, and this means that greyhound racing will be banned there by 2010. Dogs who are used for racing spend about 20 hours per day confined to cages measuring approximately 32 inches by 42 inches by 34 inches. Many of the dogs can't even stand completely upright! These greyhounds are also highly susceptible to injuries including fractures, dislocations, lacerations, and amputations and because they're no longer of use to the industry after they are injured, they are often simply killed. Let's hope this is the beginning of the end for those who exploit these dogs for mere entertainment and profit around the world.
I know many of you worked on these issues locally, so congratulations on a job well-done.
Most of you reading this are in high school and college, and I can't stress enough how historic this election has been. If you continue to dedicate yourself to the cause of animal rights, there's no stopping this movement. We must use our voices and actions to defend those who need our help. It won't be easy, and we know that some multi-billion dollar corporations won't stop abusing animals simply because we ask politely, right? It's going to take every single one of us, and our dedication to liberating animals from the institutions of exploitation which currently enslave them.
We will achieve even greater progress during your lifetime. All we need to do is believe in our potential to make the world a kinder place.
Thank you.
-Pulin
Comments
i'm stoked about all of this!
and good for you deanna :P
thats awesome ^_^
I live in Ohio so I couldn't vote on these issues but THANK YOU SO MUCH to those who did! Awesome job and I cannot wait until 2015 when these issues will all be in full effect!
Posted by: Brittany D at November 5, 2008 5:02 PMIt was my first time voting and i voted yes on question 3 to ban dog racing
its horrible wat they do to them
I live in California and at first, I thought this proposition wasnt going to pass. Im not old enough to vote but I spread the word by helping pass out flyers and stickers to people I know who are old enough to vote. When I was waiting for the results on tv, I admit I was nervous. Then I saw that Prop 2 won and I literally jumped out of my couch and cheered. Thank you voters!
Posted by: Danielle at November 5, 2008 9:26 PMIt’s always great to hear some good news in the world of AR.
Hopefully other states will follow California and Massachusett’s lead.
YEAH:DD
i didnt eve nknow this until this morning in my world civ class.
and we watched channel one.
it made me so happy!!!
YESSSS!!! I'm in California, see. :] Wonderful, now i feel less guilty whenever i eat meat.
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I am in massachusetts and I was so happy that this, the first year I was elligible to vote, there was something as important as Q.3 for me to vote on. And I am SSOOOOOO happy it passed! ^.^
Posted by: Deanna at November 5, 2008 3:30 PM