For Federal Legislation of Fur Farms in America http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/ The United States, a country which prides itself in democratic representation and the ideal of freedom, currently has zero federal legislature on fur farming. (1) Despite animal rights activists' work and successes in the food farming sectors, there is still no provision for animals on fur farms in the Animal Welfare Act of 1966 or in the Humane Slaughter Act of 1958. WE BELIEVE that the cruelty involved in fur farming is -at least- as inhumane as unregulated meat farming, and as a result WE BELIEVE that animals harvested for their fur should have -at least- the same rights as those animals who are harvested for their meat. WE BELIEVE that representation in our participatory government is a key element in moving towards the rights of non-human animals. WE BELIEVE that local legislation is the first step toward said rights. WE BELIEVE that North Carolina has the ability to be a foundational mover of this legislation, as members of the FCUSA (Fur Commission USA) can be found in-state. (2) WE PROPOSE legislation similar to the AWA or HSA which will provide regulation for fur farming, and will either extend the duties of agents policing food farming or provide for additional inspectors on fur farms. WE PROPOSE, failing the previous proposition, that the AWA or HSA be amended to account for fur farms. 1. http://www.bornfreeusa.org/facts.php?p=452&more=1 2. http://www.furcommission.com/farming/index.html Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:0:34 CST en-us 3 Kathryn Rathbun http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4677123 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Malinda Cheroke http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4676946 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Caroline Graebe http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4479482 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Dakota Hall http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4473057 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. rachel lawless http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4459781 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Michael Colgan http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4456732 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Aubrey Davey http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4448965 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Maret Koch http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4448488 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Danny Walton http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4448368 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Hell yeah. Michelle de Ondarza http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4447951 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Beth Wiener http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4447455 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Galen Johnson http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4447215 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Amanda Kiehm http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4446904 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Lucas Carpenter http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4446761 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Ally Johnson http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4446760 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Molly Johnson http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4446755 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Chris Blackwell http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4446725 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Duncan Hardee http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4446708 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition with full understanding and complete enthusiasm. Katherine Ellington http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4446693 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Kelly Morris http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/FFLoFFA/#sig4441081 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition.