Abused Child? Abused Dog?

What’s the difference between an abused child and an abused dog? Most individuals won’t see any, but the Alabama Farmers’ Federation (ALFA) does. That wonderful organization thinks Alabamians should have the right to abuse their dogs...or cats...or probably anything else short of their spouses and children (wink, wink).

How do we know this? As your mother often told you, you can tell by their actions. ALFA regularly opposes any laws in this state that are pro-animal welfare. It’s currently attempting to keep a minimal housing bill from passing. You know, one of those radical bills that says your dog or cat needs shelter on all four sides when it’s raining or snowing.

This is what one political pundit says of our legislature’s indecision in this matter:
 
Sending it "down to subcommittee" is a way of killing the bill without voting against it. The members of the committee do not want to be on record voting against something so obviously needed, but they prefer subjecting animals to poor conditions to forfeiting ALFA's financial contributions.

 
What if it doesn’t pass this session? Then you can look for some strong opposition to ALFA insurance and its agents throughout the state. There’s absolutely no reason we should allow a bunch of Godless hooligans to dictate to our state legislature. Did we say Godless? We’re pretty sure at least some have numerous DUIs and divorces; it’s all public information and is about to become more public when the Birmingham activists hit full steam ahead.

A tremendous thanks to Rep. Andrew Sorrell for sponsoring this bill!

 Putting ALFA Agents on Notice Starting Now!