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Farming and
agriculture are huge in France, yet their government is
missing something big: a ministry position for farmed animals'
protection. The lack of such an authority figure has meant
abuses against farmed animals such as cows, pigs, horses, and
chickens have not been taken seriously enough — and it will
continue to be this way until the situation is corrected. For
example, a group of French animal rights activists called L214
Éthique et Animaux has taken countless videos over the years
documenting graphic cruelty against animals inside
various farms. Despite this concrete evidence, harrowing abuses
continue to happen.
Currently, such investigations
would fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of
Agriculture — but since that department is more interested in
the economics of farming and the interests of farmers, there's
clearly a conflict of interest. As a result, that means it's
not set up to care for animals' well-being. Polling shows that
more than 70% of people in France want the government to
create a specific ministry dedicated to the welfare of
animals. It's time for their leaders to listen to them. All
animals need protection, and evidence of violence and cruelty
needs to be investigated properly. Tell French President Emmanuel Macron to
rearrange his cabinet by adding a new position, the Minister
for Animal Welfare!
Thank you,
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Miranda
The Care2 Petitions Team
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P.S. Just
recently, a Nestlé-owned pork company in France was caught
abusing its animals so badly, the pigs in their "care" started
cannibalizing each other. France could and should prevent this by
establishing a Minister for Animal Welfare now.
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