Guest guest Posted May 4, 2001 Report Share Posted May 4, 2001 Forwarded Message: This isn't specifically related to fur, but I think everyone on this list can agree that cockfighting is disgusting, and must be stamped out. If you know anyone in FL, please forward this on to them immediately! The bills in FL would make being a spectator at a cockfight a felony offense. Cockfighting, the practice of strapping razor sharp knives on a roosters leg and pitting him against another, is currently a felony in FL. But illegal cockfights take place regularly. When illegal cockfights are raided in FL the participants will act as if the birds aren't theirs, and as a result they can only be charged with a misdemeanor crime of being a spectator. The bills highlighted below will take away this loophole and help crush cockfighting in FL. ARFFalert: May 2, 2001 Animal Rights Foundation of Florida arffalert URGENT - ANIMAL FIGHTING BILL IN LINE FOR VOTE BY FLORIDA SENATE, 3 DAYS OF SESSION TO GO: With only three days left of the Florida legislative session, the Animal Fighting Bill is scheduled for a vote by the full Senate, and then on to the House! Thanks to letters and calls made by committed activists LIKE YOU, the bills passed through the legislature's toughest committees and was successfully withdrawn from others! Against all odds, the bill has been kept alive and is scheduled to be voted on at any time in the Senate. This is our final push, and we must act NOW! PLEASE CALL OR FAX YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS NOW! Tell your state senator SB1310 is coming up for a vote and to SUPPORT THE BILL! Tell your representative HB1593 is coming up for a vote and to SUPPORT THE BILL! To find out the name of your state legislator, go to votenet.com and double click on " Take Action " or contact ARFF at 954-917-2733. Animal fighting is one of the cruelest human inflictions upon animals and is commonplace in Florida. The Animal Fighting Bill, SB1310 and HB1593, will strengthen animal fighting bans by making it a felony to attend any animal fight, and provides for humane care of animals rescued during raids of fights. With your help, we are confident this legislation will pass, and will go a long way for Florida animals! LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD! --- Post message: BanFur Subscribe: BanFur- Un: BanFur- List owner: BanFur-owner Shortcut URL to this page: /community/BanFur ===== How Much Cruelty Can You Stomach. http://www.MurderKing.com Help Save A Stray http://www.saveastray.com Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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