Have Your Say

Newcastle Herald readers have their say: Common sense must prevail on pests

By Letters to the Editor
May 21 2021 - 7:30am
NOT HAPPY: The prime minister has dismissed as "pretty dopey" a plea from animal activist group PETA to spare the lives of the mice.
NOT HAPPY: The prime minister has dismissed as "pretty dopey" a plea from animal activist group PETA to spare the lives of the mice.

THE People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals suggests that millions of mice be not poisoned but caught in humane traps and released unharmed. The question is released where? PETA has a like-minded group in the NSW Parliament named the Animal Justice Party, which has similar ideals in the protection of animals. However, the Animal Justice Party was quite happy to enthusiastically support the late term abortion Bill in the NSW Parliament. This Bill allows for late term abortions for any reason including gender selection. While I support the prosecution of those who commit cruelty against animals, common sense must prevail in regard to pests.

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