Right. Nobody is interested in your rehashing of many of the same, tired Republican arguments that we've all seen before, ALV.
Why can't you just be honest and say that you don't know what the effect of the ban will be? Because you don't have it in ya.
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Why can't you just be honest and say that you don't know what the effect of the ban will be? Because you don't have it in ya.
No, but the University of Califonia at Davis conducted a study that revealed the effect of Prop 2 would destroy the egg industry in CA and raise prices.
As did editorials in the LA Times and the SF Chron, both somewhat liberal newspapers who usually support animal activists.
But oh, I already said that, didn't I? And you ignored it. It's like talking to a wall. Like I said, put your fingers in your ears, hum real loud, and pretend the real world isn't intruding on your lib/progressive paradise...
So, address the UC Davis study. I demand it.
You didn't link to any of those. If you do, I will address them.
Cycloptichorn
Thank you. Finally, someone ready to talk facts.
Trucking from out of state will require more labor; more jobs; all on out of state payrolls, with out of state payroll taxes, property taxes; truckers will be based out of state and will thus spend their pay in that state.
CA will get taxes on fuel purchased in state, and some fees via DMV permits, but it will be an overwhelming loss to the state across the board, income wise.
Chickens are not cannibals if left to run in larger areas? You might indicate how large, and when does it become economically unfeasible to quit ranching?
When the amount of land, and what the state charges in property taxes
and other fees costs more to support than hens times acres, when does the cost of raising hens/chickens become too much?
Even the 'inexpensive' areas of CA, where many of these farming operations take place, are becoming too expensive -and urbanized - to remain profitable.
And when has it become wrong to cull unhealthy hens?
One of the problems of freeranging chickens is disease issues, not being able to cull individual chickens in time to prevent the infection of a whole flock. How much area are you indicating?
I haven't brought up the arguments some opponents of Prop 2 are voicing about bird flu, as I thought they were disingenuous. But with the amount of space you seem to be indicating to prevent cannibalism, maybe it should be addressed?
Anyway, could you provide links to your arguments? I don't question your credentials, you're obviously knowledgeable. I would just like to know where you obtained your 'cannibal' info from.
As I stated earlier, I'm not opposed to all aspects of Prop 2. I just believe it is short sighted, and will not solve anything, as chicken farms will simply be moved out of state where they will continue to produce eggs in the same manner for California consumers.
Please address these, cyclops. Tell me how the both newspapers, UC Davis, and the NAACP are wrong.
No, but the University of Califonia at Davis conducted a study that revealed the effect of Prop 2 would destroy the egg industry in CA and raise prices.
As did editorials in the LA Times and the SF Chron, both somewhat liberal newspapers who usually support animal activists.
One of the reasons I left the repubs was their pandering to the religious right. Prayer, let alone creationism, in schools bugs the crap out of me. The abortion issue grinds at me.
If the price of eggs goes up as much as you claim it would it would be feasible for every person to raise 4 chickens and get eggs themselves. It is becoming quite common for people to raise chickens themselves, even in metropolitan areas. You only need to get a waiver from your city allowing you to do it.
Thanks for the links; it was laziness. It's not my responsibility to hunt up evidence to support your argument, but your responsibility to present that evidence.
I see that Parados is handling the economic foolishness nicely, so I will focus on the social aspect, and that's a simple question, really:
Should we do what is right, even if it is more expensive?
CA is a leader in our nation precisely because we are willing to do what is right, even at the expense of profits and tradition.
I predict, that when prop. 2 passes - which seems likely - you will see a marked rise in the number of cage-free farms and the sizes of those farms over the next several years, here in CA.
Cycloptichorn
Why do you think this? You really have no basis, other than wishful thinking. The reason the editorials - and the NAACP - are opposed to Prop 2 is because they believe - which the UC Davis study confirms - it will drive food prices up. Remember, eggs are used in many foods, and in many of the food manufacturing plants in CA. The UC Davis study showed the egg industry will not survive Prop 2, and no matter how badly you want it to be, cage free designer farms will not be able to fill the demand required at the cost the market will bear.
But who, besides yourself and other Peta types, says you are right?
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Why do you think this? You really have no basis, other than wishful thinking. The reason the editorials - and the NAACP - are opposed to Prop 2 is because they believe - which the UC Davis study confirms - it will drive food prices up. Remember, eggs are used in many foods, and in many of the food manufacturing plants in CA. The UC Davis study showed the egg industry will not survive Prop 2, and no matter how badly you want it to be, cage free designer farms will not be able to fill the demand required at the cost the market will bear.
I think the cost will rise, but that doesn't mean it's wrong to ensure that we do the right thing. There will be several years, 6 I believe, for farmers to figure out something new.
More importantly, though -
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But who, besides yourself and other Peta types, says you are right?
Isn't that the beauty of it? We'll find out!
Cycloptichorn
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If the price of eggs goes up as much as you claim it would it would be feasible for every person to raise 4 chickens and get eggs themselves. It is becoming quite common for people to raise chickens themselves, even in metropolitan areas. You only need to get a waiver from your city allowing you to do it.
Your response is so full of wonder, I'll start with this.
This, I guess, is how you libs/progressives truly see the world. Everyone in the state raising chickens themselves, even in metro areas. A true worker's paradise, based on the Cuban model?
A waiver? Don't know where you live pal, but most cities won't allow fowl within city limits.
But you guys would have us living like peasants, wouldn't you?
Simply remarkable...
Re trucking, most out of state trucking into CA begins at its point of origin, mostly because of California's high registration requirements (ask any trucker). So yes, any shipment of out of state eggs will likely be made by out of state trucking firms.
Educate yourself, please.
I'm still waiting for your proof re chickens per acre before they cease cannibalistic behavior, chickenman. That was an interesting link you provided; it discussed diet, litter floor material, and foraging behavior. "There is an apparent inverse relationship between cannibalism and foraging behavior," it states. I saw where it said this doesn't occur in the wild.
Did you read the study? Prop 2 will not prevent cannibalism; your own study confirms this. The only solution would be to keep true free range chickens.
Is this realistic? Is this how you feed millions of Californians? Or do we just skip the eggs and eat granola?
You need a waiver since most cities won't allow them. What part of that didn't you understand? It is not uncommon for citizens to get waivers for all kinds of local laws. Everything from where you can build your fence to keeping chickens. If egg prices are $40 a dozen, believe me, cities will give waivers to anyone that asks.
Most trucking begins at its point of origin? More nonsense from you. Truckers do NOT carry loads only from their home to other places. They prefer a full load both directions. CA produces and ships products as well as having the largest west coast ports for imports.
What is your source that truckers don't operate out of CA? If you want to argue about my knowledge from actual experience then you had better provide sources other than claiming you talked to a trucker once.
The last time I checked Californians don't live on eggs alone. I bet the average egg consumption there is similar to the rest of the US at less than 5 per week including processed foods. I don't think CA residents will suddenly starve if they reduce their egg consumption.