*All photos from www.yesonprop2.com
Nobody is forcing you to give up meat and dairy, or have a pet pig, but if you can give animals a decent, happy life before you eat them and make it more likely that you get healthy, non-contaminated food at the same time, wouldn't that be great??? If you agree, then vote YES on Proposition 2, the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act, today.
The proposition "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 [are] made for transportation, rodeos, fairs, 4-H programs, lawful slaughter, research and veterinary purposes. [It] provides misdemeanor penalties, including a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment in jail for up to 180 days."
It sounds so backwards that in 2008 we are talking about allowing animals the "right" to be able to turn around or stretch, but we are. I'm looking past money (I have already paid more to buy eggs from chickens allowed to frolic freely) and trying to be humane. Before I start sounding too PETA/liberal/hippie/San Franciscan/hypocrite because I do eat meat and dairy, I'll just leave you with the information I've given and let you decide for yourself.
For more information about Prop 2 and why you may want to say yes, please visit http://www.yesonprop2.com/index.php.
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