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Prop 2 Passes in California

Critter News

4, 2008) – Voters in California approved an historic ballot measure to halt the inhumane confinement of animals on factory farms by an overwhelming margin. From the campaign website : (Nov. As of 11 PM PST, Prop 2 was leading 62% to 38%. on Prop 2 campaign. All animals deserve humane treatment, including animals raised for food.”

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

In an incredible juxtaposition to the fanfare of Barbaro, more than 100,000 horses were slaughtered last year in the United States and shipped to Europe and Japan for human consumption. Each one of these animals suffered extreme cruel and inhumane conditions in the transportation and slaughter process.