To the Editor,
I wish to respond to county Commissioner David Edge’s comment regarding the “insane” idea of animals in air-cooled boxes mandated by the state’s Department of Agriculture. Failure of the county commissioners to adopt standards of humane treatment for animals and their welfare have made it necessary for the state’s intervention. When “local” government bodies fail on important issues of the people, then it is necessary for big brother oversight.
Furthermore, the lack of an Animal Control ordinance and the position an animal cruelty officer is offensive. It is neither wise or prudent to blame state government policies for the failures of local government. I suggest that the county commissioners measure the cost of Animal Control by the number of calls placed to state’s DOT to clean up animal carcasses from county highways. I should know. I make many of these calls.
As Arthur Schopenhauer said, “The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance, is a positively outrageous example of crudity and barbarity… .”
Jacquelyn Locklear
Red Springs
I just realized you are the person I once corresponded with frequently -- obviously you are continuing with your journey for our animals and their welfare - your letter was great!
I tried to send you an e-mail but it was returned - I have the one with "uncp...
it would be nice to hear from you - if you still have my e-mail, please send me one or you can call me - my number is in the phone book - either Helen Faith/Helen or Faith Walker - not certain how its listed - hopefully you still have my e-mail address.
Faith