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Massachusetts Greyhound Protection Act (2008) - Ballotpedia
Massachusetts Greyhound Protection Act (2008) - Ballotpedia
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Thousands of dogs suffer inhumane conditions at Wonderland Greyhound Park and Raynham Park, Massachusetts' two racetracks, by being kept for up to 20 hours a day in small cages barely large enough for the animals to stand up or turn around in.
Hundreds of dogs suffer serious injuries while competing at the racetracks, including broken bones, head injuries, and paralysis.[2]
The dog racing industry has experienced a "catastrophic economic decline" in the past two decades, which has led to some racetracks seeking assistance from politicians, including direct subsidies, tax breaks, special trust funds, and expanded gambling rights.[3]
The Number of employees involved in operating the parks is not as large as the opponents claim and the bill will not take effect until 2010, which would provide additional time for the employees of the race tracks to seek employment elsewhere. [4]
The dog racing industry has experienced a "catastrophic economic decline" in the past two decades, which has led to some racetracks seeking assistance from politicians, including direct subsidies, tax breaks, special trust funds, and expanded gambling rights.[3]
You didn't vote Ravi.
I'm on the fence on this one. This poll/thread may honestly influence my vote.
The track owners claim to have cleaned up their act and say the cruelty charges are false.
You give money to PETA don't you?
I'd think it would perhaps be better to pass regulations regarding the dogs' treatment. Seems a bit overbroad a measure, particularly when it's going to take away someone's livelihood that they've had for 40 years.
Are they going to try to stop horse racing next? Not being glib, but, unfortunately, I've had the experience of dealing with some of these purported animal protection groups and they'd rather the animals were dead than working.
Vote no.
Where else will deadbeat dad's take their kids for biannual visits if it passes?
Reminds me of the Simpsons episode when Homer got "Santa's Little Helper" at the track on Christmas Eve.....
Reminds me of the Simpsons episode when Homer got "Santa's Little Helper" at the track on Christmas Eve.....
Isn't that episode like 20 years old now?
Here ya go, google is your friend!
Santa's Little Helper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Doesn't your city have Simpsons repeats on every night? We have it from 6-7 on our local FOX channel.