Quote Originally Posted by K9soul
I would think if you are for the humane killing of animals that you wouldn't be opposed to a bill that helps horses just because it is specific to horses. If you are opposed to the laws that prohibit the sale of horse meat in most states, that's a different issue to my mind. The way I see it, this bill is a step in the right direction for animal welfare.

The statement that the law is stupid I probably did take a bit personally. I suppose I took it to mean that something I feel very strongly about and care very much about is stupid. Things can be taken a bit differently through text than in conversation though. I just think an opposing opinion can be stated a bit more tactfully

That's exactly it. Why would any law, no matter what animal it pertains to, that would help end the needless suffering of those animals, be called stupid. I would advocate laws for ALL animals and that those raised for meat be treated humanely in life and death. I just find it odd that someone who loves animals would find a law that would help stop their harm and torment as stupid...it has nothing to do with eating horsemeat or not eating it, it has to do with humane treatment of all animals at the end of their lives, whichever type of animal it is, companion or food.

I also took it personally because truth be told I'd like to end that type of slaughter for ALL animals. I get my beef and pork from farm raised quickly and humanely butchered animals. I can't say the same for turkey, chicken, or anything else, but I would choose to have laws enacted for all animals that would make the ends of their lives as pain free as possible. I just don't find that stupid.