How is that the business of the state?
I personally don’t think people should declaw cats, but it’s not up to the state to make laws about it.
I like both cats and dogs, they are both smart and trainable, if the owners would just take a little time for that.
I personally don’t think people should declaw cats, but it’s not up to the state to make laws about it.
I like both cats and dogs, they are both smart and trainable, if the owners would just take a little time for that.
A perfect example of a classical liberal (or libertarian) attitude regarding Freedom.
I have a friend here in Florida who felt compelled to declaw a couple of his cats.
Though I personally wouldn't do it, it certainly doesn't mean I have any right, or business, via legislation, to prevent him from doing it.
In general, this is where we properly draw the line between actual Freedom versus making a bunch of feel-good nanny-state laws in an attempt to coerce behavior from people.
If you don't want your friends and neighbors declawing their cats, convince them not to do so via education and persuasion; don't try to pass some petty law that forces them not to do it.
JMHO, of course...
Well, now that the antis have succeeded in pressuring the Ringling Bros Circus with their elephants, they’ll continue to intrude on things that are not their business.