Animal rights 26/11/02
http://www.independent.com.mt/daily/lettersview.asp?id=3074
Mark Causon
Alternattiva Demokratika - The Green Party www.alternattiva.org.mt
The crowd was there, the elderly and the young, and they brought along their
dogs. Shouting, singing and whistling, carrying slogans and placards,
fighting for rights and legislation. They called for animal rights. Rights
for those animals without a vote, without a voice. A right for those animals
who bring so much joy to families, to lonely people, a right for a decent
life for domestic animals and livestock.
Animals have feelings, can feel and sense hurt and express their love in
their own special way.
But we humans think that we are masters of all, a dominant race. The call
for the demonstration was a joy to see and share with all those who love
their pets, who love animals. It brought together a mass of people led by
Animal Rights Group, Azzjoni Pozzittiva, Catcare Association, Community
Animal Welfare Society, Glue, International Animal Rescue, Island Sanctuary,
Moviment Graffitti, National Cat Society, Nature Trust, St Francis
Foundation for Animals, Support for Abandoned Animals, and World Animal
Conscience, fully supported by Alternattiva Demokratika.
All we want is legislation and enforcement of animal rights laws.
AD has included in its manifesto that on being elected to parliament we
shall:
1 Encourage cruelty-free practices such as free range methods in animal
husbandry. There should be strict rules to regulate the intensive farming of
animals.
2 Hunting should not be regarded as a hobby or a sport. Laws protecting
animals from cruelty should apply to birds. Hunting is a cruel practice
which should be actively discouraged. Hunting in spring should be abolished
in line with the Berne Conventions and the EU Birds and Habitats Directive.
3 Enforcement in this sector should be improved and penalties protecting
animals from cruel practices, like dog fighting, should be more severe.
4 There should be no trade, importation and breeding of exotic animals,
which are protected by the Cites Convention.
5 The rights of animals used for entertainment purposes should be protected.
6 Domestic animals should be registered with the state in a way that the
police would be able to trace the owner of any abandoned animal. Penalties
for those abandoning their pets should be severe. Neutering should be
encouraged.
7 There should be an emphasis on animal rights in education.
8 The habitat of wild animals should be protected from development.
We made a point, we took a stand. We await action from our legislators.
Animal rights? is an integral part of AD?s ideology and vision.
ALTERNATTIVA DEMOKRATIKA - THE GREEN PARTY
Nifs Gdid, Nifs Nadif
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http://www.alternattiva.org.mt
http://alternattiva.cjb.net
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