Boycott US senator that believes dog fights should be legal!

Congressman Steve King [Republican, Iowa] believes dog fights should not be illegal in in the United States. His explanation for this outrageous statement is baffling: since humans are allowed to fight, why not allow dogs as well?

It’s wrong to rate animals above human beings – King stated during an interview at a town hall.

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He continued: There is something wrong with society to make it a crime to watch animal fight, but there is no law that bans somebody to watch people fight. (An audio recording of his statement can be listened HERE)

If we take King’s statements into account, then society should be allowing animals to enroll in university, drive cars and get pets to pay their taxes.

The fundamental difference between humans and animals is that humans have a choice. If a person wants to be a professional boxer, for instance, he is entering a bout fully aware of what he is doing. It is ultimately his choice. Dogs are certainly not asked if they are willing to bite each other until they die just so humans can be entertained or earn money. Those dogs are defenseless, they have no voice, they are forced to do this against their will!

It turns out that congressman King is not a supporter of animal rights and this is hardly the first time this congressman has caused a stir in the animal welfare community. In February 2010, King tweeted that he chased and shot a raccoon because the helpless animal had tried to get into his house during a powerful storm. In July 2012, King strongly opposed the McGovern amendment (in connection to the 1012 farm bill) that would have established penalties for knowingly attending an animal fight and for bringing underage children to such events. King was also one of the members that voted against an upgrade of penalties for transporting fighting animals across state lines in 2007.

I strongly believe in free speech, but congressman King’s assertions are nothing short of outrageous and disturbing. We, the undersigned, firmly believe this man is a disgrace to the entire US political system and demand an immediate boycott on all his actions.

Pledge not to vote for congressman Steven King at the next midterm elections!

Correction: Steven King is a member of the United States of Representatives from Iowa's 4th Congressional district. He is therefore a Congressman and not a Senator, as previously indicated in the petition.