Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 Wednesday January 3 9:27 AM ET Taiwan Passes Ban on Dog Meat TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Lawmakers have banned what some Taiwanese consider to be a winter treat: dog meat. Under the new law passed Tuesday, people will be fined up to $300 for butchering or selling dog meat, called ``fragrant meat'' in Taiwanese slang. Food stalls serving dog stew and stir-fries were once popular in Taiwan, where some people believe the meat strengthens the body against the winter cold. But in recent years, dog eateries have become less common because the Taiwanese have become more affluent and are influenced by Western values. Most urban Taiwanese consider those who eat dog to be backward and cruel. The new law also prohibits the slaughter of cats and the mistreatment of pets and stray animals. -- Free email services provided by http://www.goodkarmacafe.com Powered by Outblaze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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