“2/09/2010, 4:35pm EST”
Ohio’s up next for the animal protection movement
Remember Prop. 2? California residents voted overwhelmingly to phase out some of the worst agricultural animal abuses in that state in 2008.
Now Farm Sanctuary and many other groups are calling for volunteers to help enable another groundbreaking victory in Ohio in 2010. If the initiative passes, it will ban extreme confinement in tiny cages and pens, prohibit the slaughter and sale of “downer” cows, and make execution-style euthanasia illegal.
There are no guarantees in Ohio. Before the initiative can get on the ballot, its supporters will need to collect 600,000 signatures over the next 5 months. And you can bet that big agriculture will spend millions and lie their asses off to avoid treating fellow animals with even the most basic dignity.
As in California, committed volunteers are needed to make it happen. If that’s you, email David at dbenzaquen@farmsanctuary.org to learn more about helping out on the ground.
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