Bad News for Dogs and Their Humans
John Mason reports in today's Register-Star that the mayor and the public works commissioner are not budging on their prohibition of dogs in the cemetery: "Cemetery dog ban stands firm." Since there is no law at the moment banning dogs from the cemetery, the mayor has made known his intention to ask the Common Council to pass such a law. In the article, he is quoted as saying, "I've always been a domestic animal lover. This is strictly about doing the job I was elected to do--upholding my oath of office, period."
In his almost fifteen years of living in Hudson, William has never set paw in the cemetery. He eschews the car and prefers to walk wherever he goes, and the cemetery is a bit too far. But he will stand in solidarity with his fellow dogs who do enjoy walking with their humans in the cemetery and especially with those dogs who visit the graves of their dear departed humans there.
Thanks to Matthew Hamilton for creating William's "Wanted" poster
John Freidman put it best "A solution seeking a problem".
ReplyDeleteJust wondering....how did this become a problem? I have been walking in the cemetery for well over a decade and have yet to witness an unpleasant exchange between a dog owner and anyone else. I've witness countless interactions ( figure 1 per visit X 5 per week, X 52 weeks per year X 13 year = 3380) They range from non-memorable to the mother who brought her three children to meet dogs because they could not have one of their own. The Mayors actions do not pass the smell test.
ReplyDeleteIt's all part of the 'Culture of NO.'
ReplyDeleteNew Yorkers have no idea how much damage living in a culture of NO does. I have spent a summer studying in a culture of yes and it changed my view of life in the USA forever. If every thing is framed in the NO (negative) than humans just get creative interpreting NO signs in their favor leading to more NO signs and more people ignoring NO signs. Next we'll have a no ignoring the no signs sign.
ReplyDeletethis is exactly what I expect from from a Hudson mayor.
ReplyDeletepleasing no one, and alienating many.
I have seen the Mayors email response to one persons request for public discussion on the dog issue. It was arrogant, dismissive and childish to the point of being frightening. I will be much more active in the next election. ( speaking of alienating people )
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