I was incredibly shocked when I heard on the news that the legislature in Jefferson City was trying to set aside Proposition B. I was so happy when it passed in November, thinking that finally these poor dogs would have to be treated more humanely. How is it possible that the legislature, which is supposed to carry out the will of the people, should earnestly vote on whether they have to respect the democratic process?
LETTER: Respect dogs, democracy on Proposition B
Monday, March 14, 2011 | 12:50 p.m. CDT;
updated 8:30 p.m. CDT, Monday, March 14, 2011
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