Kreed Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 As many of you are probably aware, last week the head of RSPCA Victoria publicly denounced pit bulls as 'time bombs', calling for them to be bred out of existence: http://www.theage.com.au/national/deathjab...91019-h38w.html In response I have created a petition, and am looking for comments and signatures from dog lovers and breed advocates: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/end-BSL-in-Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Done and posted to my Facebook page too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Perhaps a more carefully worded petition in the paper form, might have more of an impact. Online petitions are really worthless in the scheme of things. Do you have a clear aim of what you want to achieve ? who you present the petition too ? what you would like them to do with it ( raise in Parliament ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKDD Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Perhaps a more carefully worded petition in the paper form, might have more of an impact. Online petitions are really worthless in the scheme of things. Do you have a clear aim of what you want to achieve ? who you present the petition too ? what you would like them to do with it ( raise in Parliament ). I dont think this is a fair assessment of the worth of online petitions. I work in a policy area of Federal govenment and the number of signatories on online petitions, as well as paper petitions, letters and other submissions are all reported to the Minister as part of the advice on various matters. I do agree though that you need to be very clear what it is you are asking for, and who you are asking. Ministers are always interested in public sentiment on the matters within their area of responsibility and change can be brought about if enough people kick up a stink. Good to see some practical action being taken anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreed Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 hey, Thanks guys. The petition has a clear target (listed at the top of the petition), and also a target letter (if you click on the link under the photo on the petition site, you can read the letter that will be sent along with the petition to its target): Target:RSPCA Australia, State Premiers and Chief Minister in all Australian States I'm a former non-profit campaigner (Greenpeace, WSPA), and now author by trade. I've taken pains over the wording. In my experience, public protest is an effective means of inciting change. Not all online petitions are created equal-- the site I chose has a proven record and a pretty good system. I can't door-knock the whole of Australia, so this was the next best bet. I took some time out in the petition to explain the issue, due to the amount of confusion regarding 'pit bulls', BSL, etc., in Australia. But the main aim is stated: "Please join me in urging Australian law makers and animal welfare agencies to educate the public and end the cruelty of B.S.L." There are 300+ signatures on there now, and some great comments. It's good leverage for any pressure we want to put on the perpetrators of BSL. I hope everyone who cares about this will weigh in and add their support. All best, Kirsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreed Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Perhaps a more carefully worded petition in the paper form, might have more of an impact. Online petitions are really worthless in the scheme of things. Do you have a clear aim of what you want to achieve ? who you present the petition too ? what you would like them to do with it ( raise in Parliament ). Dude, thanks for your feedback, but just click on the link-- it's all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjc Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 sighned up yesterday, well done on getting it started . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreed Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 sighned up yesterday, well done on getting it started . Thank you! ... and thanks to everyone who's signed so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Perhaps a more carefully worded petition in the paper form, might have more of an impact. Online petitions are really worthless in the scheme of things. Do you have a clear aim of what you want to achieve ? who you present the petition too ? what you would like them to do with it ( raise in Parliament ). Dude, thanks for your feedback, but just click on the link-- it's all there. It just looks very unprofessional to attack a representative of an organisation, that you intend to send your petition too. In the wake of a recent dog attack, rather than addressing a flawed system and its need for change, the head of RSPCA Victoria compounded the existing problems with hype, hysteria, and nonsense with this public statement, in which he refers to pit bulls as 'time bombs': Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreed Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 (edited) RSPCA Australia released this statement in the wake of Dr Wirth's comments: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/society-and-...91021-h75n.html They are not standing by him, either. A petition, by definition, is addressed to the powers that be. In this case, I am encouraging the RSPCA Australia to be a part of a postitive change. I stand by my petition, and don't have the energy to keep bickering with my one nay-sayer, so I'll leave it that at that, and again, thanks to all who've signed. Keep it up! k Edited October 28, 2009 by Kreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhou Xuanyao Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 The RSPCA will be part of a positive change this is exactly the kind of thing that is needed, they need to hear from us and know they have support on this and that people are expecting them to see it through. Forget about Huge Jackarse, oops I mean Hugh Wirth, his on his own the rest of the RSPCA is thinking ahead now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitchick Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Signed. Well done Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RottnBullies Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Just BUMPING this, Only 366 sigs showing support , It doesn't take much to sign............It may not make the greatest Impact, but surely If enough people sign, even the slightest dent on the matter Is some kind of step forward, Is It not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Have signed this one Kreed - well done for all your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreed Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) Thanks for all the support. I'm still pimping the petition around and I have gotten some good responses from dog lovers/experts around the world thus far. It means a lot more to have the Aussie signatures on there, though. There have been some great comments from you peeps. Keep it up This petition is going to be officially delivered to the targets (RSPCA Australia and heads of each state/territory), once a.) I have enough signatures or b.) it expires in ~5 months. This is a good way to get your thoughts to them if this is an issue you believe in, and stand up and be counted. Thanks, Kirsten Edited November 10, 2009 by Kreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhou Xuanyao Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Good luck with it Kreed and thanks for doing what you can to help the cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicrowkz Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaglelover:) Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Signed and added on my Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRLC Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Congratulations on getting this started !!!! Have signed today and left a note too !!!! Puppy power ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAH Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 signed it & put it on my facebook as well, i really hope that this works, good work Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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