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In the limelight or headlights? Missouri puppy mill bill foe on The Daily Show

Voters in Missouri on Nov. 2 approved a referendum to vastly improve conditions for dogs living in commercial dog kennels in the state that holds the distinction of being the puppy mill capital of the nation. Breeders and the farm industry are already vowing to weaken or destroy the new law with legislation.

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In the limelight or headlights? Missouri puppy mill bill foe on The Daily Show

POSTED: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 10:43 PM

Amy Worden, Inquirer Staff Writer

Voters in Missouri on Nov. 2 approved a referendum to vastly improve conditions for dogs living in commercial dog kennels in the state that can stake claim as being the puppy mill capital of the nation.

Breeders and the farm industry are already vowing to weaken or destroy the new law with legislation.

Among the objections by the "Alliance for Truth" - one of the referendum's leading opposition groups, whose website has since gone kerpoof - is that requiring adequate water and food and space was "exhorbitant care" and as for dog cage stacking? "Well, humans live in apartments, don't they?"

Hear their explanation - no tongue in cheek - on The Daily Show.

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 11:06 AM, 11/15/2010

What is disturbing about this video clip, is the fact that all the major media outlets in Missouri heard the same ridiculous argguments by the opponents of Prop B, and yet treated them with respect and credibility and presented them as fact in their news stories. Of the 37 daily newspapers in the state, 35 wrote editorial opinions AGAINST Prop B. Shame on the Fourth Estate and praise be the voters who saw through the nonsense of the opponents and the complicity of the media.

— michael paul harris

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Amy Worden is a politics and government reporter for the Inquirer. In that capacity she has explored a range of animal issues from dog kennel law improvements and horse slaughter to the comeback of peregrine falcons and pigeon hunts. From hamsters to horses, animals have always been part of her life. To pass along a tip or contact Amy, click here. Reach Amy at aworden@phillynews.com.