civil disobedience - doggy style
The dogs of New South Wales - and their humans - have decided to protest against the banning of dogs from parks, beaches and near food outlets. They allege that this 'canine discrimination' is anti-social, unnecessary and makes it impossible to keep a pet.
As reported in the SMH online, the dogs and their owners have taken a leaf out of Gandhi and MLK's book. They are carrying out peaceful infringements of the law by entering the forbidden areas and risking fines for their beliefs.
And hey, it may be working. It's got me interested, anyway. I like the idea of hundreds of attentive dogs lining up along the parks and beaches. And maybe they'll get a look-in at the Supreme Court when the contested fines are taken that far.
'Your Honour, I now call Rover as my next witness.'
'Wruff.'
... [questioning and cross-examination ensues, in which Rover remains calm and eager to help.]
'Your Honour, no further questions.'
'Thank you. Ms Rao, I would just like to commend your client's polite and respectful demeanour that is in contrast to much of the behaviour that I normally see in this Court.'
Wruff!
As reported in the SMH online, the dogs and their owners have taken a leaf out of Gandhi and MLK's book. They are carrying out peaceful infringements of the law by entering the forbidden areas and risking fines for their beliefs.
And hey, it may be working. It's got me interested, anyway. I like the idea of hundreds of attentive dogs lining up along the parks and beaches. And maybe they'll get a look-in at the Supreme Court when the contested fines are taken that far.
'Your Honour, I now call Rover as my next witness.'
'Wruff.'
... [questioning and cross-examination ensues, in which Rover remains calm and eager to help.]
'Your Honour, no further questions.'
'Thank you. Ms Rao, I would just like to commend your client's polite and respectful demeanour that is in contrast to much of the behaviour that I normally see in this Court.'
Wruff!