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loyalsister

(13,390 posts)
Sat Jun 30, 2012, 05:01 AM Jun 2012

Has anyone else paid attention to this military dog thing?

A part of the proposed legislation is for the government to provide lifetime veterinary services.


Looong history of animal cruelty laws

http://www.animallaw.info/historical/articles/ovushistory.htm



While child labor laws were passed, laws addressing child abuse were not passed until 1962

http://family.findlaw.com/child-abuse/child-abuse-background-and-history.html


I am not suggesting animals should not be protected, just pointing out a disturbing prioritization.

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