Stop California SB861 BSL - Voice Your Concern

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From Responsible Pet Owners Alliance,
the reasonable voice regarding animal issues.
Responsible Pet Owners Alliance is an animal welfare organization,
not "animal rights" and, yes, there is a difference.
Permission granted to crosspost.

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TX-RPOA E-News
September 8, 2005
Ask Governor Schwarzenegger to Veto SB 861 NOW! It's on his desk.

Call the governor and send a fax.
Use the LobbyNow Tool http://dpca.lobbynow.com/issues?SB861Governor created
by Doberman Pinscher Club of America to send the fax.

SB 861 will allow California cities and counties to establish spay/neuter
programs and requirements for breeders of specific breeds of dogs -
circumventing existing law prohibiting breed specific legislation in the
state.

If California's SB 861 becomes law, similar legislation will be proposed in
every state legislature in the US. SB 861 is supported by "Animal Rights"
groups in CA as the bill would force sterilization of certain breeds of dogs
and open the door for more of their agenda driven legislation. We cannot
stress enough the importance of getting the governor to veto this bill. It
will have a disastrous effect on all dog owners in the future - no matter
where you live. Tell that to Governor Schwarzenegger! Now!

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Forward from: Dante DeAngelis
We have a good chance for a veto. It is going to take many people to get
involved - both Californians and non-Californians.

Senator Speier, the sponsor of SB 861, is planning to run for Lieutenant
Governor. Senator Tom McClintock, our prime spokesman on the floor of the
Senate the other day, is also planning to run for the same position.

McClintock does not want to give to Senator Speier the ability to trumpet
861 as a major legislative accomplishment in that election. He is taking the
lead in lobbying for us against 861.

When you use the LobbyNow Tool you will be sending a fax letter to Governor
Schwarzenegger as well as an e-mail.

The LobbyNow Tool will generate many different versions of letters. The
Talking Points you see will be different than what others see. The Tool will
randomly display a small number of available Talking Point Groups. The next
person using the Tool will see a different selection of Groups.

Your fax needs to be no longer than one page! When you add your own comments
you must keep the one page limit in mind. If you have a lot of comments,
that's great! In that case, don't choose any Talking Points.

Your letter to the Governor can make all the difference! Pick up the phone
and call your friends - both Californians and
non-Californians - and ask them to use the Tool to send their letters.
Non-Californians should use the Tool but should consider excluding your
mailing addresses.

We especially need more participation from California voters to put SB 861
to sleep! This does not mean non-Californians should not send your faxes.
You should! Senator McClintock's Chief of Staff made that very request
today.

Here is the URL to send your letters:
http://dpca.lobbynow.com/issues?SB861Governor

We need to get an overwhelming response to the Governor. Time is of the
essence.
After finishing, please call the Governor's automated system by dialing:
(916) 445-2841
Press option 2, then 6, then 2.

It is very easy and you will NOT speak with a live person. It is basically a
poll. These will be counted in addition to our letters.
Regards,
Dante DeAngelis