Animal cruelty laws come up short
The anecdotes about the inhumane treatment of animals in Bobbi Seidel's front-page story in the Sunday Press are disturbing, but not at all surprising given the large number of high-profile abuse cases that have been reported in the Shore area over the past few years. What is surprising is that despite a general recognition among those trying to combat the problem that animal cruelty laws in New Jersey are inadequate, nothing has been done about it.
The legislation discussed in the story - the Ciesla-Connors bill and the Van Drew bill - can improve the situation. There is no reason for the Legislature not to act on both bills.
As a couple of the people quoted in the story today noted, the issue transcends cruelty to animals. It's important that everyone understand the connection between animal abuse and other forms of abusive behavior - child abuse, domestic abuse and other types of violent crimes.
The legislation discussed in the story - the Ciesla-Connors bill and the Van Drew bill - can improve the situation. There is no reason for the Legislature not to act on both bills.
As a couple of the people quoted in the story today noted, the issue transcends cruelty to animals. It's important that everyone understand the connection between animal abuse and other forms of abusive behavior - child abuse, domestic abuse and other types of violent crimes.
posted by Randy Bergmann at 7:16 AM
3 Comments:
Thank you for bringing this issue to the table. You are absolutely right! New Jersey needs tougher laws regarding animal abuse!
I think the animal abuse thing in Monmouth/Ocean County (pretty much anywhere in NJ) is very reflective of the frailty of communitarianism and the failure of parents to "parent" their children in an area where many people are just trying to build bigger houses and drive more expensive cars. The fact that no state money whatsoever goes towards helping animals doesn't make the situation any better.
it is very disheartening to read these stories of abuse. However, the fact is that it is out there and something needs to be done to protect these animals. Please continue to bring these stories to the public. I admire and commend those who commit to the protection and safety of our animals. Thank You!
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