I copied parts of the page. remember, you can comment on the site (329 comments at this point:-) , scroll to the bottom http://tinyurl.com/34wydq Vote in our poll. (Editor's Note: Due to the overwhelming response to our poll and the strain on our servers, we're utilizing a different technology to record your votes. The results before the switch are as follows (prior to 3/27/2008): Yes: 22% No: 78% - based on 41,798 responses.) thank you for voting! Yes 5% (53 votes) No 95% (1012 votes) Total Votes: 1065 Return To Poll PollDaddy.com Thanks , i needed a good laugh; posted:03/27/2008 03:45:PM Wow; that was a very dramatic and emotional comment.. Take a tissue, dry your tears, there will still be animals.. yes even forever; there is no "animal hating idiots" as you say to come steal the genetic code.. No one's trying to do that. We are hoping for exceptions to the rule; such as responsible breeders, working dogs, ect. Bottom line; We are trying to find a solution to prevent irresponsible pet owners that end up with litters that find an unfortunate fate. We are trying to protect animals..not Erase them from earth ! ha ha Get a handle on your emotions and lets see if we can work together. REPLY TO THIS | REPLY TO PARENT � RE: by Myah You are apparen... You are apparently one of the unaware posted:03/27/2008 04:01:PM There is no compromise. The only compromise the AR folks offer is you giving up your rights as an animal owner. There are NO exemptions and none are planned. People with elderly dogs are being threatened with losing them because they don't have their spay proof. People with ill dogs are being refused licenses because they know giving a rabies shot will kill their pet. People with valid breeder licenses are being told they will not be renewed and that anyone can come into their home any time and decide to 'inspect them'. MANDATORY spay neuter has no compromises in it. Now I'm all for helping out the poor people who love their pets but cannot afford to spay or neuter. I'm all for shelters getting up off their donation game and placing animals instead of killing them. But mandatory spay neuter is genocide plain and simple. As the ONLY ultimate game plan from the AR side of things is ZERO interaction between animals and people all the folks who are fooled into this by claiming its 'for the animals good' are working to eliminate pet ownership. If animals have rights why don't they have the right to reproduced? Why don't they have the right to be rehomed instead of killed by the folks who are supposedly offering them shelter? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3R-3JWv-FE If mandatory spay neuter is put in place there is no way there will be animals available as amazingly enough if all the pets are sterilized its one generation and out just like the proponents of animal rights want. REPLY TO THIS | REPLY TO PARENT Negative Effects by Karen posted:03/27/2008 02:33:PM There are many ill effects from spay/neuter, such as death of a beloved pet from anesthesia and significant behavioral and health risks, such as osteosarcoma (bone cancer), cardiac hemangiosarcoma, obesity, hypothyroidism, progressive geriatric cognitive impairment, prostate cancer, urinary tract cancers, orthopedic disorders, urinary incontinence in female dogs, and other issues. This should be a decision made by the pet owner with their veterinarian. Early spay/neuter for 4 month old dogs and cats is comparable to hysterectomies for 3 year old girls and vasectomies for 3 year old boys. There will be a lack of hormones for mental and physical development. There are many assistance, hunting and other working dog breeds that can�t be spayed or neutered because it ruins their basic working capabilities. This is supported in a study by Canine Companions for Independence. Most working breeds can�t be evaluated for capabilities until they are close to 2 years old. http://www.caninesports.com/SpayNeuter.html REPLY TO THIS | Number of replies:1 � RE: by MARY Karen - Your re... Karen - Your refreshing. posted:03/27/2008 03:06:PM Although I am in agreement with the mandatory law to nueter, and I may not agree with every single fact in your paragraph / You do have some valuble words and i appreciate what you are saying. Thank you. Peace. REPLY TO THIS | REPLY TO PARENT Add Comment | View All Comments Total:329 ************** Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15& ncid=aolhom00030000000001) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. 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