oregon is certainly separating itself from the crowd with this move; 

 

A highly controversial ballot measure that seeks to protect all animal life is inching closer to passing in Oregon.

Known as the PEACE Act, which stands for People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions, the measure could potentially ban hunting, fishing, livestock slaughter, and animal testing, according to Fox 12 Oregon.

People who support the petition say “it’s about recognizing animals can feel pain and updating state law,” a News Watch 12 story explained.

But opponents of the act, such as Amy Patrick, of the Oregon Hunting Association, say if it passes, this legislation could have catastrophic effects on “ranchers, coastline economies, and wildlife management,” as per News Watch 12.

I see that Rachel Rear uses a stock photo for a hunter probably because she doesn’t actually know any hunters. When I see things like this I immediately think of the “rewilding” efforts that lead to things like this..............more.........