New York City-Three years after a story I published here titled “Please
Support the Coalition of Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages" De Blasio wins the
race for mayor of New York City. He has promised to ban horse drawn
carriages seen in Central Park carrying tourists and spreading a not so
pleasant aroma around the park and adjacent streets. The coalition
was an important supporter of De Blasio’s campaign via fund raising, monetary
contributions, and a strong Facebook presence.
During one of the debates, the moderator asked both
candidates if they would ban horse drawn carriages and they both supported the
cause. But I perceived a stronger
support from De Blasio, he often posed for photos with the coalition and did
not hide his support. I have to admit I knew very little about De Blasio before
the postings on Facebook letting supporters know he was the major who was going
to ban horse drawn carriages. It was refreshing given that politicians usually
stay away from sensitive or controversial topics and animal rights can be a polarizing one. Taking the risk worked for
De Blasio. I wish him the very best luck
with his term (s) as the new New York City Major.
Related story
published here on February 28, 2010
There will be many horses that will essentially be "unemployed" should DeBlasio's ban take effect. Do you know for a fact whether those horses would have a home somewhere, or would they have to be destroyed? Why is it any more cruel to have a work horse pull a carriage in the city than it is to walk a dog on the streets or keep a cat cooped up in an apartment?
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