Throughout the country, government bodies from local to state are mulling or enacting BSL legislation. We all know you should not discriminate against an animal, any more than you should a human being. I’m proud of our home state, which specifically bans any such ludicrous legislation. But our current laws are now hanging in the balance.
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Early in February of this year, one of our illustrious representatives, John Bradley, introduced a bill that would in effect allow breed-specific legislation within our state. In specific, his bill, known as House Bill 1080, proposes to remove the stipulation in Illinois Animal Control Act that states, “Vicious dogs shall not be classified in a manner that is specific as to breed.”
Further, the bill also aims to strike the exception which provides that “no regulation or ordinance is specific to breed”, which is the only exception to asserting the Animal Control Act is not to be construed as to limiting the power of local governing bodies in regulating dogs, cats and other animals. In other words, Rep. John Bradley wishes to allow BSL in Illinois.
I, and many others here, are simply shaking our heads. Why on earth would we go backwards??? This bill is sitting in the House Rules committee, like a glaring black eye. Or perhaps more accurately, like the fangs of a vicious dog. We are all keeping our eye on what happens with this, wary of what our own lawmakers may do.
If you live in Illinois, please take a moment to sign a letter to your representative, asking them to oppose this proposed legislation. The more voices that are heard, the more likely the wishes of the people will be heard. And the welfare of dogs in Illinois will be protected.
I’m wondering…maybe we should have a bill introduced that would ban certain breeds of politicians…
source: Illinois General Assembly
Backwards legislation seems to be appearing throughout the country right now with regards to animal welfare like some strange epidemic. People must be aware of these changes and make some noise against it.
Good job with this post!
I think your ban is a wonderful idea! I think bans on breeds is so aweful. The ban should be on the people who abuse these animals!
What a horrible idea – moving backwards is so stupid!
I agree with your plan – let’s ban stupid politicians instead!
We could get behind banning politicians. While vicious dogs are vicious dogs, we DO NOT agree with BSL. Besides, who gets to decide??? It has been shown over and over that there is this huge inability by most people to tell what is a “pitt bull” or other breed. And now politicians think they are the experts?? no way!!!
Hi Y’all,
Small dogs can be just a vicious as large dogs only the damage is also smaller. Humans neglect animals when they fail to properly train and socialize them.
If the animal is not breeding stock it should be neutered to prevent all the unwanted and ferel cats and dogs.
Bottom line…jail the people, save the dog!
Sorry for the rant,
BrownDog’s Momma
Hey, BrownDog’s Momma! Rant away – I think you’ve got a few people who will cheer you on! 🙂
Great idea about jail the people, save the dog – now that makes sense!
As a proud parent of a bully breed, thank you for covering this topic!
With the battle we’re having in Missouri over legislators trying to un-do what the voters decided regarding puppy mill legislation, I’m definitely in favor of a ban against politicians!
Pat
http://www.critteralley.blogspot.com
Banning certain breeds of politicians… I would really like a law like that, it might actually be the solution of a lot of our problems.
I hope the bill gets rejected. We should all know better than this…
I also wanted to wish you happy Easter!
Thank you for your informative post. May positive change be the future, and the future is here now!
Remember my stand too, when it comes to politicians, spay & neuter is the best!
lol…perfect, Brian! Sure don’t want them proliferating!
Hopefully, they won’t change a thing. In my town, the council tried to ban pit bulls, although one council member tried, he didn’t get passed. Keep up the fight.
I absolutely agree with your last sentence! It is unimaginable to me why on Earth some people think it’s okay to ban an ENTIRE breed of dogs (and even some dogs that may LOOK like those dogs) because of a reputation (a reputation, which, by the way, is not even true!)…..