Ignoring laws

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EDITOR:

We were shopping in a supermarket in Placerville just past noon this past Sunday and observed a woman who had a small dog in the upper part in the rear of a market basket. The dog did not seem disabled and there was no indication that it was a service dog nor a guide dog considering that it was riding in the basket. There are laws governing the allowance of dogs (maybe all domesticated animals) in food markets. This lady was completely unconcerned about having the dog in the market with her. I guess this country has dropped to the point that, by having a president who has the no concern about what law or laws he wishes to break, the populace can also ignore laws that they do not consider important for them to obey. Every one got their 6–gun and holster?

RAY LABAHN
Placerville

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13 thoughts on “Ignoring laws”

Dog lover says:

September 17, 2012 at 5:32 pm

I’d much rather see that, than someone leaving their dog in a hot car.

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Greenwood Bill says:

September 17, 2012 at 6:34 pm

So you know a service dog when you see one? good trick since not all of them wear jackets stating they are and not all disabilities are visible. I love how you tie some lady with a dog to the President. Nice stretch.

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Cara says:

September 18, 2012 at 9:06 pm

You are obviously an angry, unhappy man. I agree with the previous writer–your failed attempt at connecting the grocery store woman and her dog to the President was an obvious give-a-way at your ignorance and stupidity. Go back to your miserable ponderings and leave the commentary to more educated individuals.

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Big dog says:

September 19, 2012 at 8:56 am

Truth is, Obama’s only been breaking the Federal immigration laws for a year or so, but people passing off their mutts as service dogs has been going on for ever. The sad fact is, people just want to drag their dogs everywhere they go, many think it’s cute to use them as fashion statements.. Then, to side-step the law when someone asks all they have to say is it’s a service-dog and that ends the conversation.. Fact is, there’s more lying people in this world than registered service dogs…

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Cheryl says:

September 21, 2012 at 7:44 am

WOW! What a stretch. A dog in the store is Obama’s fault! Enjoy your tea Ray.

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Adam Draper says:

September 21, 2012 at 10:18 am

You liberals are soooo stoopid! Here is how it works. Pay attention. When a rule, law, or tax exists that you DON’T like, it is because the President of the United States is a secret socialist muslim, who, together with the UN has conspired to take over every last detail of your existence. However, if a law that you DO like is being ignored, it is because the President of the United States is a secret socialist muslim who, together with the UN has conspired to erode the rule of law which is the constitutional basis of this country. Got it?

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Really? says:

September 21, 2012 at 11:36 am

How about you leave your dog at home where it belongs?
I don’t want my food touching the same place as your animal. So it doesn’t belong in a store that sells food. If it is a true service animal it should be of service to you. Meaning be able to walk on its own, not ride in a cart.
And as to the presidential comment, lets break it down a bit. When kids see their parents not following the rules, do they? So when the general populace sees their president not following the rules…

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Cheryl says:

September 21, 2012 at 12:51 pm

Really??
After working many years in a grocery store, I would prefer someone’s dog over many of the humans that come in to shop. And if you are so worried about what your food touches you should be putting them into the handy plastic bags that are provided, I do since I have seen many a diapered baby sitting or standing in the cart.
As for presidents following rules so that we will sheepishly follow whatever he does, I guess we should have all been running around invading (unlawfully) other countries and waterboarding each other.

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Kirk MacKenzie says:

September 21, 2012 at 1:05 pm

Mr Draper — well put, for sarcasm.

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Adam Draper says:

September 21, 2012 at 10:51 pm

It is true. Everyone follows the President’s example. Fortunately, Mitt will not be elected. Otherwise, everyone would be tying their dogs to the roofs of their cars. That’s worse than the shopping basket.

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James E. says:

September 21, 2012 at 11:44 pm

I saw a dog once and it was President Obama’s fault. I know, sounds crazy but who else could I blame? Gotta love Mr Labahn who brings some happiness into our lives.

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Big dog says:

September 22, 2012 at 6:09 am

Wonder what ever happened to Barney and Ms. Beazley??…Is there an offical White House dog this time around??…I only ask because Obama eats dogs…

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James E. says:

September 23, 2012 at 4:33 pm

The name of the First Dog is Bo. He remains safe. If the President ate dog it was served to him by his parents in Indonesia. Bet he was glad when he returned to Hawaii and only had to eat Poi. While we cannot imagine eating dogs (our best friends), people in that part of the world eat what would make us gag — as example, there are restaurants in China that serve only rat. Rat and eggs, rat loaf, rat fritters, rat and cheese, rat cake with rat frosting, and rat ice cream. Enjoy.

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