All 50 states have enacted animal cruelty laws. Read Georgia’s law, O.C.G.A. § 16-12-4. Then, read the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)’s Position Statement on Protection of Animal Cruelty Victims.
Formulate a 500-word written response to the following questions based on the information presented on the websites and Chapter 15 in the textbook. Be sure to articulate your reasoning clearly in your response.
• Do you believe animal cruelty laws are effective?
• Do you believe these laws should include all animals, or should pets be delineated from livestock?
• Do you believe that we need animal cruelty laws, or should individuals be able to raise and discipline their animals as they see fit?
