Posted on 06/28/2009 5:25:05 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
Chambliss blocks regulatory pick over animal lawsuits By Alexander Bolton Posted: 06/28/09 07:57 PM [ET] Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) has blocked President Obama’s candidate for regulation czar, Harvard law professor Cass Sunstein, because Sunstein has argued that animals should have the right to sue humans in court.
Obama has picked Sunstein, his adviser and longtime friend, to head the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, an office that has power to review and assess all draft regulations proposed within the administration.
But Chambliss worries that Sunstein’s innovative legal views may someday lead to a farmer having to defend himself in court against a lawsuit filed on behalf of his chickens or pigs.
Chambliss told The Hill that he has blocked Sunstein’s nomination because the law professor “has said that animals ought to have the right to sue folks.”
Indeed, in his 2004 book, Animal Rights: Current Debates and New Directions, Sunstein wrote: “I will suggest that animals should be permitted to bring suit, with human beings as their representatives, to prevent violations of current law.”
More specifically, he wrote: “Laws designed to protect animals against cruelty and abuse should be amended or interpreted to give a private cause of action against those who violate them, so as to allow private people to supplement the efforts of public prosecutors.”
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It appears that this new administration has turned the government into an all star freak show.
Finally justice for Paris Hilton’s dog.
"I'll see you in court, buddy."
It’s almost as though this country is on LSD.
This administration is literally from hell. Even aliens from Planet Zebo aren't this stupid.
But Chambliss worries that Sunstein’s innovative legal views may someday lead to a farmer having to defend himself in court against a lawsuit filed on behalf of his chickens or pigs.
That name is ringing a bell, Cass Sunstein, seems like I’m recalling some sort of kerfluffle wherein he signed on to FR to argue about something.
Does anyone have a photo of this guy to post? I’ll know if it’s the same guy from a photo.
“But Chambliss worries that Sunstein’s innovative legal views may someday lead to a farmer having to defend himself in court against a lawsuit filed on behalf of his chickens...”
To be tried by a henhouse of their peers?
LOL...It takes a lot of time and money to go to Harvard and come out this stupid!
Well done Saxby.
Roll out the popcorn...
Here are some choice quotes from the article:
"Sunstein’s nomination cleared the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee with ease in May. Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) cast the only vote against him."
"Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), a member of the Agriculture Committee, met with Sunstein earlier this month and said that Sunstein had provided assurance that he would not promote onerous regulations for farmers."
"An aide to Chambliss said the senator is also concerned by Sunstein’s suggestion during a 2007 speech that hunting should be banned."
Never fear, he'll get in. Elections have consequences.
Good for Chambliss. At least someone in the Senate has some commonsense, unlike the White House.
Well then it only follows that folks should have the right to sue them back.
Our dogs do nothing but lay around, look cute, demand treats and run up sky-high vet bills (one has actually had laser surgery). We're getting sick of it.
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