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Way to go, House...Come on Senate, do something right for a change

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Thursday, October 24, 2019 1:18 PM

WISHIMAY


https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/23/politics/house-passes-pact-act-trnd/ind
ex.html




(CNN)The House has unanimously passed a bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony.

The PACT Act -- which stands for Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture -- was approved by the House on Tuesday. The bipartisan act, introduced by Florida congressmen Ted Deutch and Vern Buchanan, will revise a previous law passed in 2010.
"The torture of innocent animals is abhorrent and should be punished to the fullest extent of the law," Buchanan said. "Passing the PACT Act sends a strong message that this behavior will not be tolerated."
Currently, federal law only explicitly prohibits animal fighting, and only criminalizes wrongdoers when they create and sell videos depicting the actual animal cruelty.
The PACT Act allows authorities to go after the wrongdoers because they will have federal jurisdiction and will not be bound by state laws. They can also prosecute criminals if the cruelty occurs on federal property.
Under the act, a person can be prosecuted for crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating, and impaling animals and sexually exploiting them.
The legislation contains exceptions for hunting.
Those convicted would face federal felony charges, fines and up to seven years in prison.
"These malicious acts deserve federal scrutiny and action. Federal prosecutors and law enforcement officials will finally have the tools they need to bring those responsible for cruelty to animals to justice," Humane Society Legislative Fund President Sara Amundson said.
In addition, the bill has been endorsed by the National Sheriffs Association and the Fraternal Order of Police.
The measure must next pass the Senate, which has not scheduled a vote on it.

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Thursday, October 24, 2019 1:38 PM

SIGNYM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.


That's great! I hope it gets passed and signed!

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Thursday, October 24, 2019 2:27 PM

6IXSTRINGJACK


Quote:

Originally posted by WISHIMAY:

Under the act, a person can be prosecuted for crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating, and impaling animals and sexually exploiting them.



Jesus. How has this not been a thing already?


I am wondering if this is all animals or just pets though. I was talking to one of my neighbors a few weeks ago and mentioned my racoon issue that I solved. She told me that they had two squirrels in their attic that somehow fell through the walls into the basement. They've got two kids. The husband proceeded to drown them after catching them.

Would that be a fine or 7 years in jail under the new law, I wonder?

Do Right, Be Right. :)

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Thursday, October 24, 2019 3:06 PM

CAPTAINCRUNCH

... stay crunchy...


Quote:

Originally posted by WISHIMAY:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/23/politics/house-passes-pact-act-trnd/ind
ex.html




(CNN)The House has unanimously passed a bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony.

The PACT Act -- which stands for Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture -- was approved by the House on Tuesday. The bipartisan act, introduced by Florida congressmen Ted Deutch and Vern Buchanan, will revise a previous law passed in 2010.
"The torture of innocent animals is abhorrent and should be punished to the fullest extent of the law," Buchanan said. "Passing the PACT Act sends a strong message that this behavior will not be tolerated."
Currently, federal law only explicitly prohibits animal fighting, and only criminalizes wrongdoers when they create and sell videos depicting the actual animal cruelty.
The PACT Act allows authorities to go after the wrongdoers because they will have federal jurisdiction and will not be bound by state laws. They can also prosecute criminals if the cruelty occurs on federal property.
Under the act, a person can be prosecuted for crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating, and impaling animals and sexually exploiting them.
The legislation contains exceptions for hunting.
Those convicted would face federal felony charges, fines and up to seven years in prison.
"These malicious acts deserve federal scrutiny and action. Federal prosecutors and law enforcement officials will finally have the tools they need to bring those responsible for cruelty to animals to justice," Humane Society Legislative Fund President Sara Amundson said.
In addition, the bill has been endorsed by the National Sheriffs Association and the Fraternal Order of Police.
The measure must next pass the Senate, which has not scheduled a vote on it.



https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/24/us/arkansas-deer-death-trnd/index.html

A hunter was gored by the deer he thought he shot and killed

An experienced Arkansas hunter was found severely injured in the woods Tuesday night, his body riddled with antler puncture wounds. He later died.

The 66-year-old man from Yellville had shot a deer, and made plans with his nephew to field dress the deer's body together, police told CNN.
When his nephew found him, the hunter was alert and talking, and was even able to call his wife. But he stopped breathing by the time paramedics could get him to the hospital, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission said.
Officials are not certain that the antler wounds are the official cause of his death, the commission said in a statement. He may have died from other medical issues such as a heart attack, the statement said, but there will be no autopsy.

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Friday, October 25, 2019 4:42 PM

WISHIMAY


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A hunter was gored by the deer he thought he shot and killed

An experienced Arkansas hunter was found severely injured in the woods Tuesday night, his body riddled with antler puncture wounds. He later died.




Horribly ironic way to go...

I've seen a dozen the last few years where they set a gun down and a dog or cat or something else bizarre happened and killed someone, but I haven't seen a deer revenge article since 2011...

https://www.bowhuntingmag.com/editorial/wounded-buck-kills-indiana-hun
ter/310714




Just FYI, we'll be gone most of next week, you and THG can either handle the delusional windbags, or... I set up the giant timber shooting rail-guns to fire on auto.

Just remember... when the chips are down the buffalo is empty, and to always get into a battle of wits with mentally unarmed people, it's mildly entertaining.


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Saturday, October 26, 2019 12:43 AM

6IXSTRINGJACK




Do Right, Be Right. :)

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Saturday, October 26, 2019 12:44 PM

WISHIMAY


I think it's safe to say that no one that has ever known you has ever missed you for a second, or you would have a friend, spouse, or child.

Have a lonely week while I'm on vacation I know arguing with me is all you've got.

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Saturday, October 26, 2019 2:49 PM

6IXSTRINGJACK


lol

Do Right, Be Right. :)

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Saturday, November 9, 2019 11:47 PM

WISHIMAY


Yaaay, it passed

https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/05/politics/senate-pact-act-animal-cruelty
-felony/index.html


Current federal law prohibits animal fighting and only criminalizes animal cruelty if the wrongdoers create and sell videos depicting the act.
Under the PACT Act, a person can be prosecuted for crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating or impaling animals or sexually exploiting them. Those convicted would face federal felony charges, fines and up to seven years in prison.


Fingers crossed that even Chump can't screw this one up....

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Sunday, November 10, 2019 8:42 AM

THG


There's hope for us yet wish.

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Monday, November 11, 2019 6:04 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


There are some 250 laws that the House has passed that are sitting on Moscow Mitch's desk...just waiting to voted on. And they, the Russ-, I mean the Republicans, keep feeding the public disinformation that the House (mostly the Dems in the House) are the "do-nothing" Dems.

Funny how that works. Draining the Swamp is hard work, just ask Ukraine elected officials. Oh hell, who am I kidding? Ask Moscow Mitch.


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by WISHIMAY:
Yaaay, it passed

https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/05/politics/senate-pact-act-animal-cruelty
-felony/index.html


Current federal law prohibits animal fighting and only criminalizes animal cruelty if the wrongdoers create and sell videos depicting the act.
Under the PACT Act, a person can be prosecuted for crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating or impaling animals or sexually exploiting them. Those convicted would face federal felony charges, fines and up to seven years in prison.


Fingers crossed that even Chump can't screw this one up....


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