" Don't mess with the pets"

[CTReptileRescue]

This is from Herp Digest:
Schwarzenegger Lives Up To Terminator Role, Wants To Repeal State
Law On How Long An Animal Shelter Must Keep An Animal Alive. (Turtles And
Snakes Can Be Killed Immediately)
6/25/2004 , Sacramento, CA. (AP) - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to
repeal a state law that requires animal shelters to hold stray dogs and
cats for up to six days before killing them.
Instead, there would be a three-day requirement for strays. Other
animals, including birds, hamsters, potbellied pigs, rabbits, snakes and
turtles, could be killed immediately.
Schwarzenegger has told the state Legislature that the changes could
save local governments that operate shelters up to $14 million.
Despite Schwarzenegger's huge popularity, some political observers
think the proposal will meet stiff resistance.
"There is no organized constituency of cats and dogs, but certainly the
pet owners of America will find this reprehensible," said Barbara
O'Connor, director of the Institute for the Study of Politics and Media at
California State University, Sacramento.
"Cats and dogs are like mom and apple pie," she said. "Don't mess with
the pets. Most people prefer them to other people."
The 1998 law is named for former state Sen. Tom Hayden, who said the
governor's proposal "will inflict heartbreak on a lot of owners and
people in the animal adoption world."
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Rusty

[Sassafrass]

Big meanie. He needs to go to one of the shelters and look some of those animals in the eye. Spend a day there....that'd prolly change his mind.

[MrsMacWin]

That is so appauling. I don't even know what to say. Sheds a new light on the governor. I am speechless!!

[rex322]

another reason not to let dumb moviestars into office

[elevatethis]

Another reason why he's just "The Terminator"

[The_Godfather]

The world is full of snake haters, damn them all.

[iceman25]

Its time for another recall.

[Ken]

Due to the big outcry, he's reversed his decision. Critters are back to the old policy.

K

[iceman25]

As Governor, he should set an example by being more kind to animals than the everyday californian! I hope he sincerely feels this way and not just there is a large opposition towards his suggestions.

[JLC]

Actually folks, he's already backed off on this issue and will leave the "six day" rule in place, so no need to hang him...yet.

To play devil's advocate here for a sec, California's fiscal situation is in deep trouble, which is why he's the governor now in the first place. And the only way this trouble is going to be fixed is if they find a way to cut spending and stop bleeding cash. No matter WHAT he cuts, SOMEone is going to be unhappy and there is going to be an outcry of how unfair and heartless he's being.