Posted on 01/16/2008 6:30:34 PM PST by atomic conspiracy
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) - Democrat Barack Obama says he won't just be a president for the American people, but the animals too. "What about animal rights?" a woman shouted out during the candidate's town hall meeting outside Las Vegas Wednesday after he discussed issues that relate more to humans, like war, health care and the economy.
Obama responded that he cares about animal rights very much, "not only because I have a 9-year-old and 6-year-old who want a dog." He said he sponsored a bill to prevent horse slaughter in the Illinois state Senate and has been repeatedly endorsed by the Humane Society.
"I think how we treat our animals reflects how we treat each other," he said. "And it's very important that we have a president who is mindful of the cruelty that is perpetrated on animals."
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Compiled by Nedra Pickler
Next step, bring in the cameras to show him bringing his children a puppy.
New democrat slogan, No Chickens in Every Pot.
Terrific! If Obama wants to “help” the animals, he can help me on Butcherin’ Day. We always need an extra set of hands around here then, LOL!
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