In an unprecedented move, North Carolina legislators have passed a groundbreaking bill to require the use of safety restraints for all animals riding in vehicles. The bill was passed late last night and is thought to be a measure used to pacify the liberal outcry over controversial House Bill 2. The office of one NC legislator issued a statement saying "It just made sense. The liberal agenda needed a win of some sort after such a loss. Since more conservatives eat animals rather than transport them, it was no great loss for us."
The Animal Safety Bill (AS 9) will also undoubtedly create jobs as there are so few vehicle safety restraints on the market today. There will need to be safety restraints for so many types of animals that it could create an initial problem. When asked about how animal lovers will get their beloved pets to the veterinarian until such time as they are created, one representative stated, "We are asking veterinarians to be considerate of this and make house calls. That's what some of them do on the TV. Either that, or rig some restraints of their own." The representative declined further comments.
One concern this raises is whether or not farm animals are counted among this group. If so, farmers will have to get on board quickly or risk losing much of their livestock. Some farmers have stated one way around this possible roadblock is to ship or fly livestock, which is not regulated by the AS 9. Many changes may be coming about due to AS 9. One might even say they could see the day coming when pigs fly.
