Common Ground
A homeowner in Waukesha for 20 years, Steve is president of the Waukesha Dog Parks Organization and enjoys motorcycling, fishing and staying on top of politics.
An Interesting Coincidence
By Steve Bukosky
Sunday, Nov 12 2006, 10:13 PM
Recent news in the city has been considerations about possibly banning certain breeds of dogs and modifying the number of pets one can have in a residence.
Sunday's Journal Sentinel has news from Beijing China that demonstrators were protesting limits on how many dogs may be owned (one) and the size of the dog be no taller than fourteen inches. That would be the size of a Beagle or smaller. Violators or dogs that were unlicensed were seized and some beaten to death. Dogs that is, but in a communist country, who knows?
Last Thursday at the meeting of our publicly elected council, I was allowed to speak regarding the interpretation that off-leash dogs are illegal anywhere within the city on public property. To it's credit, the council and Mayor Nelson graciously heard my comments and corrected such ordinance that evening. I believe they would have regardless of my presence.
I wonder if the people of Beijing had the same opportunity to participate in government?
