Re: [APD] Goldfish get rights in Rome

["The Dragon Hunter" <dragon_hunter at dragons-realm.net>]

Admittedly, we never got to the point of "favorite goldfish recipes" though
I think we covered everything else.  lol

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Derek Parr" <derekparr at earthlink_net>
To: "aquatic plants digest" <aquatic-plants at actwin_com>
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 7:18 PM
Subject: Re: [APD] Goldfish get rights in Rome


> Old story, We talked da 'ell out of this one here. ;]
> Check out the archives if you want to be entertained.
> -derek
>
> Adam N. wrote:
> > http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/world/3456124
> >
> > Goldfish get rights in Rome
> > Animal rights law mandates larger aquariums, as well as daily walks for
dogs
> > By TRACY WILKINSON
> > Los Angeles Times
> >
> > ROME - In the greater animal kingdom, the plight of the goldfish is
> > especially harsh. The tiny creatures are scooped into plastic bags and
> > awarded at carnivals and fairs. They are confined to bowls where they
> > can do nothing but swim around and around. Some (it has been claimed)
> > go blind.
> >
> > No more. The municipal government of Rome has entered waters where few
> > city halls dare tread. Under a new law, the city's goldfish are
> > entitled to proper, full-sized aquariums, and they can no longer be
> > given out as contest prizes.
> >
> > follow the link to read in it's entirety.
> >
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