In New York in February, it becomes illegal to pose for a photo with a lion, tiger or other big cat. The measure, which specifically prohibits contact between members of the public and big cats at animal shows, passed after self-portraits with the animals started becoming more popular online, particularly with some young men on dating sites.
I think it is a good law, because otherwise how can you tell who you are agreeing to go on a date with--the young man or the tiger? There should be only one thing per picture.
don't see how such a law can be enforced - what if a New Yorker were to pose with a big cat while on holiday outside USA? takes photo and then sends it via their smartphone to pals back home Stateside?
Sometimes the big cats are sedated which is a cruel practice . Even big cats used to human contact can be dangerous if spooked or tormented and can kill .
Sounds nutty - an unworkable.
I know little about such things but can't you nowadays mock-up such images - and then relay them
all round the lollipop - via friends/contacts /relatives in say London, Jo'burg, Sydney Australia ?
If the final posting is from say Paris - how can the 'Authorities' tell i) when the picture was taken (pre
or post Feb 2015 ii) link the face to the originator - who might use 3 or 4 avatars and start the chain
on a friend's mobile phone and iii) prosecute a NYC resident for an image posted from Paris ???
Assuming I am not in error about such stuff - I am certain Law enforcement agencies would be better
employed tracking terrorists, drug traffikers etc etc etc.
Well the new mayor is a bit of a nut job and I say that as a leftie myself. Dont forget he wants to banish the hansom cabs but the horses are protected already by the SPCA. This is going too far. Maybe he can be recalled.