Reasons To Vote NO On Question 3

A pet of Cleopatra, the greyhound is the oldest known breed of dog on Planet Earth. The greyhound has enjoyed a rich history since the beginning of time as a hunter, courser and in modern times as a racer. In the last 40 years the landscape and lifestyle of the greyhound in this country has changed dramatically. They are now the most adopted breed of dog in the country! 90% of all greyhounds nationally are adopted into loving homes. That number is 100% of all available dogs here in Massachusetts! But that’s not good enough for the animal extremists. They regurgitate their lies of ‘abuse and cruelty’. Think about it, especially those of you who hunt with or compete professionally with your dogs, even those of you trying to teach your pet to "sit"! Would you abuse your dog? Would you treat it poorly? What type of performance would result? Does it make sense? Of course not!

Here is some information on Question 3, a ballot initiative that attempts to ban dog racing here in Massachusetts. The bill is sponsored by Grey2K (the same group who failed to ban dog racing in a similar attempt here in 2000) and the MSPCA, an organization whose job is to investigate and prosecute all forms on animal cruelty in this state.

-Question 3 is a tax increase. The State receives millions of dollars annually from the handles at the states 2 dog tracks, and another $800,000 annually in real estate taxes from the tracks. Do you believe the State will amend its budget to compensate for the lack of income from the dog tracks if racing is banned, or will it simply raise your taxes to cover the deficit?

-Question 3 puts even more people out of work in this State’s already faltering economy. Nearly 1000 full and part time workers will be in the unemployment lines if dog racing is banned. Grey2K believes two years is enough time to retrain those workers. This state already has incredibly high unemployment figures for college graduates and other displaced professionals. The cost of their unemployment checks, healthcare, food stamps, etc, will be borne by the taxpayers of Massachusetts.

-Question 3 falsely accuses the greyhound racing industry of cruelty. The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has carte blanche in this state to investigate cruelty claims. Their law enforcement officers can inspect the racing kennels at both tracks at any time on demand and without notice. Yet, no incident of cruelty has ever been brought to or investigated by the MSPCA from either dog track. How can there be the cruelty so widely proclaimed by Grey2K if the MSPCA has never been apprised of nor has investigated such a case?

-Question 3 is sponsored by the animal extremist group Grey2K which is based here in Massachusetts. Grey2K has never been able to ban dog racing in this country where it existed. PETA has links to Grey2K on their website. And we all know how PETA feels about anyone or anything having to do with animals in this country either as professional competitors or even as cherished pets! Additionally, the leader of Grey2K, Carey Theil, holds a board position with the National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling. Carey Theil is against ALL gambling, dog racing is simply the platform he seems to use to further his national agenda.

Question 3 is a tax increase that not only puts more people out of work and falsely claims cruelty unsubstantiated by the MSPCA, but is also sponsored by animal extremists whose leader nationally supports the banning of all gambling.

The smart money bet is to vote NO on Question 3!