The sites opposing it seem to be all hung up on the words “profit loss” when those words aren’t in the bill. It says it’s illegal to cause “property loss”. 2 different things. It’s always illegal to cause property loss, but I’m assuming (not having researched all of the Federal Code) that it’s not a federal crime.

So, most of the critics are just wrong. I don’t like the bill, but I’m with Patch’s Mom – read it before you opine on it. Don’t believe everything you read on the internet. There are too many special interests slanting things their way.

I don’t like the bill because I believe the federal government is stepping into something they have no business in, and I think the use of the word terrorist is ridiculous.

I also don’t like PETA – there I said it! In my opinion they’re more concerned about themselves than any animal.

“(e) RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.–Nothing in this section shall be construed–
“(1) to prohibit any expressive conduct (including peaceful picketing or other peaceful demonstration) protected from legal prohibition by the First Amendment to the Constitution;
“(2) to create new remedies for interference with activities protected by the free speech or free exercise clauses of the First Amendment to the Constitution, regardless of the point of view expressed, or to limit any existing legal remedies for such interference; or
“(3) to provide exclusive criminal penalties or civil remedies with respect to the conduct prohibited by this action, or to preempt State or local laws that may provide such penalties or remedies.”.

I HATE puppy mills, but I also HATE alarmists who EDIT the truth for their own purposes, and don’t have the GUTS to give the WHOLE truth to the public and let them weigh the pros & cons for themselves! I’m an American, I’m NOT STUPID, and I’m sick of ALL sides treating me like I AM!!

Maybe we can just put duct tape on our mouths and walk by the businesses without placards or leaflets.

Is this the new face of animal supporters?

As far as breeding is concerned, I believe only licensed and professional breeders with impeccable credentials should be allowed to breed Animals. That means backyard breeders who make a grand or two a year with their Dogs should be banned also. That would eliminate, or at least greatly reduce many of the hundreds of thousands of poor Animals who are killed each year!