Posts Tagged ‘Prop 2’
Prop 2 vs. Prop 8
I’ve seen a couple examples of misguided anger in the last couple of days towards the passing of Prop 2. It’s certainly horrible that Prop 8 looks like it was defeated, but I know quite a few people who worked tirelessly on both campaigns. Discrimination, whether it’s homophobia or specisim, is awful in any form. [...]
Congrats on Prop 2
As I’m sure most are aware, Proposition 2 passed in California. Today’s Los Angeles Times has the best reaction I’ve heard so far: The American College of Poultry Veterinarians, decried the measure as economically disastrous for California egg producers Congratulations to The Humane Society and Wayne Pacelle. You can read the full LA Times article [...]
Prop 2: Ruffled Feathers in the LA Times
Last week the Los Angeles Times published an editorial by columnist George Skelton and his conclusion after “research” into Prop 2. At the end of the article he comes to the conclusion that he is “for chicken compassion. But [he] feels more compassionate about the chicken farmer in this bankrupting economy” and the issue of [...]
Prop 2: The Myth of Happy Meat
Last week I was greeted with this short little video in my e-mail. In an animated 2 minute clip HSUS was able to sum up everything to hate about Prop 2. The biggest issue I have with Prop 2 is that it promotes the concept of “Happy Meat.” HSUS is really pushing the idea that [...]