Susan Foley

This makes me wonder where @peta and the Legacy media stand. Are they true to their verbal morals or are they simply full of HOT AIR! The city of Hamtramck in Michigan passed an ordinance allowing residents to perform temporary religious animal sacrifice and halal slaughter on residential property. Key Details of the Decision: • Location: Hamtramck, a city near Detroit. • Context: The city council amended local animal laws to accommodate Muslim traditions such as Eid al-Adha, which involves slaughtering livestock like sheep or goats to share meat with family and people in need. • Legal Basis: City officials noted that a 30-year-old U.S. Supreme Court ruling protecting First Amendment religious freedom prevents municipalities from outlawing religious animal sacrifice. • Requirements: The rules mandate that the slaughter be performed humanely, and practitioners must follow local guidelines and waste disposal standards. • Public Reaction: The decision drew mixed responses, with supporters citing constitutional religious protections and opponents raising concerns regarding neighborhood sanitation, cleanliness, and animal welfare.