West Hollywood Becomes First U.S. City to Ban…Fur
- Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:28am by
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — West Hollywood has approved an ordinance that bans the sale of fur clothing, becoming what is believed to be the first U.S. city to enact such a law.
Council deputy Michelle Rex says the precedent-setting ordinance received final approval early Tuesday. The ban would affect sales of clothing made from the skin or pelt of animals with hair, wool or fur.
Rex says the ordinance wouldn’t take effect until 2013.
The city has yet to decide what the penalties may be for violators. Officials also want to study the potential impact of a ban, which is opposed by some retailers.
West Hollywood has long been known for its animal-friendly laws. It bans declawing of cats, and pets are formally recognized as “companions” while their owners are “guardians.”
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Comments (64)
eric6161
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:27amA tiny hamlet of 34,000 white men decides that the 1 clothing store can’t sell 1 product? I bet one of the councilmen might own a clothing store in the next town. You know how the greedy power hungry democratics are… even on the local level.
Report Post »InversionTheory
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 12:58pmI’m just wondering if the locals will need to carry proof that the garment they are wearing was purchased legally.
“I swear, officer! This fur-lined wool jacket is pre-ban!”
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 2:58pmLIBERAL version of sharia law. This is why the crazy commies and the murderous muslims make great bedfellows!
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 2:58pm.
Report Post »I suspect Beverly hills won’t be enacting the ban,
but it goes to show that there is no end to the whining
of the nanny state.
Fight back now, or you won’t be able to buy anything.
psst
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:19amJust you watch. The state of Kal-y-4-nya is gonna ban kal-y-4-nya next.
Report Post »This state is a joke.Why the few normal people who still lives there remains is a mystery.
This_Individual
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:11amIt’s a very small town in Los Angeles County, California. I don’t know how big your little state is, but we have over 35 million people who live here, and many of us are not of this sort of mentality. So keep your ignorant generalizing to yourself.
Report Post »Skrewedretiree
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:41amUp here in Washington, what happens in California is a preview of what’s coming here. We have been invaded by California transplants since the 1970s when a popular bumper sticker here in Kitsap County said, “Don’t Californicate Kitsap County!”. Well, it happened anyway. All through my working life almost everyone I worked with or met was from somewhere in California. They brought their lifestyles and politics with them, and now we are just as bad as they were then and are now. I have told more than one snotty “prunepicker” that if California was so good and so much better than Washington then why the hell don’t they go back!
Report Post »Jaycen
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:56am@This_Individual
California is a hell-hole. If there are so many of “you” there, why don’t you do something about it? Either you’re delusional, and there are a lot more of “them”, or you’re gutless, or when you say there are many of “you”, you really mean you’re part of the problem.
Which is it?
I’ve met a few Conservatives from California, and they’re miserable. I think the fruitcakes far outnumber the common-sense crowd in the state. It’s a lost cause. The best the rest of us can do is re-empower the states and pull federal funding across the board. That way your nutbag policies don’t tank the rest of the country as you go sliding into the ocean.
Best of luck.
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 12:55pmJAYCEN- “California is a hell-hole. If there are so many of “you” there, why don’t you do something about it?” I am, and most here in the Southern part of the state are very active in state politics. If you are that interested in knowing how many please visit kfiam640.com
“Either you’re delusional, and there are a lot more of “them”” In this case there are a concentration of folks living in West Hollywood who are predominantely socialist, which does not reflect the many other cities here in Southern California which are conservative/libertarian. As for our state capitol the union interests coupled with the federal intervention of our issues (which happens in states which have large cities) makes our job as citizens much more difficult .
” , or you’re gutless,” HAHA! If you only knew me personally! I’m very active in local politics. Are you? Do you even know how much your city manager gets paid? Or mayor? What kinds of socialist municipal codes does your city contain? “or when you say there are many of “you”, you really mean you’re part of the problem.”
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 1:15pmJAYCEN- “I’ve met a few Conservatives from California, and they’re miserable” I bet they would be miserable even if we had Ronnie was governor again. People who are miserable are the ones who you mentioned earlier who are gutless and expect the rest of us to do all the work.
.” I think the fruitcakes far outnumber the common-sense crowd in the state.” So your talking out your a**? Come over and visit the Southeastern part of the state (Sand Diego as well) and you will find many of us with common sence. Los Angeles, San Fran, and especially Sacramentos, does not reflect the rest of Caifornia’s citizenry. I know that this is difficult for someone in a tiny state to understand.
Report Post »“It’s a lost cause.” No. Would you be saying that about our nation as a whole, or would you have the ****** to fight?
” The best the rest of us can do is re-empower the states and pull federal funding across the board.”
There, I agree with you. I want the federal government’s finger out of our states capitol.
” That way your nutbag policies don’t tank the rest of the country as you go sliding into the ocean.” I didn’t make the nutbag policies you moron. It’s up to your representatives in YOUR legislature to impliment laws like these. California does not force YOUR representatives to comply with federal pressures. What an ignorant comment on your part. “Sliding into the ocean”? Do you have any knowledge of plate tectonics? What a moron.
This_Individual
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 1:30pmSCREWED- “Up here in Washington, what happens in California is a preview of what’s coming here.”
Blame your legislature, county reps, or city officials.
“We have been invaded by California transplants since the 1970s when a popular bumper sticker here in Kitsap County said, “Don’t Californicate Kitsap County!”. Well, it happened anyway.”
Because of your legislature, not because of people who cease to be Californian when they move out of the state.
“All through my working life almost everyone I worked with or met was from somewhere in California. They brought their lifestyles and politics with them ” Would you judge the rest of Washington by what happens in Seattle? I don’t. Because I am smart nough to know that each county, or city can have it’s own charter and municipal codes without a neighboring city or county (or state) influencing them.
I’ve been to Seattle, and I certainly hope that your town/city aren’t anywhaere near as progressive as that city is. I felt as if I were in Van, Can.
, and now we are just as bad as they were then and are now. I have told more than one snotty “prunepicker” that if California was so good and so much better than Washington then why the hell don’t they go back!” What do you paint with that brush? an aircraft carrier? I’ve noticed that when people move to another state (as I have in the past, & since returned), those comments usually come from being homesick or nostalgic. Just keep an eye on your legi
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 2:21pmBy the way SCREWED, Bellingham has much more restrictive codes than my city does. And I’m in L.A. County!
Report Post »patriot308
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:21pmDr. to patient; “take two aspirin, go back to california, and things will get better”. Patient to Dr.: “but doc, I don’t live in california”. Dr.: “see things are better already”.
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:59amDoes this mean I have to get my back waxed?
Report Post »InversionTheory
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 12:56pmLOL… That was epic, my friend.
Report Post »flfshrmn
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:58amIf Kalifornia really wanted to do something news worthy they could cut out the middle man and stream line this whole process.
How about banning pretentious, ignorant, dillusional, self absorbed, self serving, hypocritical, lawless d@uche bags?
That, in itself should pretty much eliminate the need for the hundreds of stupid laws and regulations.
Just a thought……….
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:14amOne city’s ordinance does not mean that this is a state wide law. Calm down & stop making your naive assumptions about my state.
Report Post »hightide
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:57amDo they also ban Steak, pork and chicken? How about leather shoes, belts, coats, and purses? What a bunch of morons. Leave it to Hollywood to ban something that they made popular.
Report Post »patriot308
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:22pmExactly!
Report Post »Hickory
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:34amOh me, oh my, now we will save the planet. Oh, me oh my I am sooo smart. All the animals will love us now. I think I will go pet a polar bear or a grizzly bear. They will be soooo greatful to me for saving the planet. I am just sooo smart. Daddy, can I use your credit card for tickets to Northern Canada? I need to go communicate with the bears. Oh, and by the way, I will be stopping over in NYC to stay awhile at OWS. I am sooo smart.
Report Post »JLGunner
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:11amThe squirrels are screwed this winter.
Report Post »big-jeff
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:44amThe San Andreas fart seems to have a lasting effect in California.
Report Post »motonutt
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:03amI actually thought they did that a long time ago….no suprise here…….
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:43amIf you’ve ever been to Hollywood, you knw this is not a problem, nobody has fur. It’s a seedy slum. The average resident looks like one of the OWS people. Glamorous Hollywood is long gone…if it ever existed.
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:19amUnfortunately, it is a part of the City of Los Angeles, a sprawling socialist empire.
Report Post »Yeah_Buddy
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 4:31pmTrue. We hosted an international student and the first thing she wanted to do was go to Hollyweird. She came back disgusted saying it was a freak show and the place smelled like urine.
We then sent her to Venice Beach :)
I just biding my time, waiting to die in a nice climate. Too bad for the kids though.
Report Post »Buddynoel
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:31amSo the vice president, Donald Trump and half of Hollywood could be arrested for showing up with whatever you call it (other than their own hair) on their heads. Love to see the cop videos of officers ripping the rugs off men at the city limit sign. “We’ll hold it here till you leave, sir.”
Report Post »GWillie
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:21amCows have fur, is it now illegal to sell leather? or is that ok because the fur is removed?
Report Post »Welcome Black Carter
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:35amYeah, you can sell leather, unless it is used for clothing…
Report Post »WOOL! The sheep does not get harmed. That’s “out” there.
Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:17amGood thing the globe is warming..
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:10amJust like a bunch of “fruits and nuts” while your state is so far in the red the Grand Canyon looks like a bath tub compared to it, you go and close some businesses and put some more people on the Government teat!!!! YES!! I am pissed at California cause the rest of the 49 states will be FORCED to bail their collective asses out of the fire when it goes to super nova!!! QUIT SPENDING START CUTTING!!!!
Report Post »Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:03amDo you think Obama and Putin have private phone conversations where they howl with laughter over how the American people were duped into voting in a Marxist and other tyrannical officials who are rapidly turning their cities, states and country into a totalitarian dicatorship at all levels? I wouldn’t be surprised,
Report Post »paleoman
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:02amHay, whats wrong with fur? Thats all we wear.
Report Post »olddog
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:54amSee I told you that the smog affects your thinking but you didn’t believe me..This law comes right behind their ban on flat sheets..I guess to many people were cutting eye holes and wearing them to meetings, hard to do with a fitted sheet…You know now that I think of it most of the stuff I hear coming out of Caliwhack sounds like a bunch of sheet..
Report Post »tony k
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:53amIn the bible God said everything I put on this earth is here for you to use and take care of as you see fit. just another way the government is slowly creeping into our busniess. Vote them out they are getting to close for comfort!
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:04amNot to use as you see fit…to be good stewards of it.
Report Post »NC
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:52amIt appears that some posters did not understand the new law. It’s not illegal to wear fur, only to sell it w/in the city limits – starting in 2013.
Report Post »NC
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:49amLooking at the West Hollywood website, I’ve noticed they have a “Russian Community Outreach Coordinator” with a salary of $34.41 – $43.97 hourly. with these benefits http://www.weho.org/index.aspx?page=930
Only in California?
If I lived in QWest Hollywood, I’d probably be arrested there for walking my dog (off leash) and letting her chase squirrels and rabbits. Rabbits are her favorite because they don’t climb trees…but she can’t eat a whole one.
NC (living a quiet life in the hills of North Carolina)
NC
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:47amThey’re banning wool? WHAT??? Why am I surprised at anything coming out of the land of fruits and nuts?
Report Post »Factory_Hag
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:23amDoes this mean that they will have to close all the shoe stores? As above, no sweaters from wool? I thought people out there liked natural fibers?
Report Post »I had a great time visiting San Francisco Chinatown. Stayed all four days in Chinatown, with a side trip to Nihonmachi. All completely normal people. Once you stray outside those little enclaves apparently………
rdietz7
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:40amHey I love my dog and would not let anyone call him less than a companion. Dogs are truly mans best friend. Anyone that is unfamiliar with this should make changes so they can have love in their life.
Don’t be cold hearted to animals just so you can make a fashion statement. It being illegal to wear fur may be a stretch though.
Report Post »rdietz7
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:45amUnless its dog fur. That should be illegal. If someone killed a dog for a jacket I would think they were crazy. Do people even do that?
Report Post »4xeverything
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:37amSo, no wool socks or sweaters, scarves or hats? Since when does sheering a sheep hurt the sheep? I’m still waiting for the Big One to take these idiots to the bottom of the Pacific and leave the grown up decisions to the grown ups.
Report Post »txbigfoot
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:44amBingo. Those loons cant think that far out.
Report Post »They are in the tank financially and they are micromanaging.
Idiots.
SpankDaMonkey
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:35am.
Report Post »We should all get together and “Ban” West Hollywood…………………
paulusmaximus
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:31amIt’s west hollywood what do you expect
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:30amWest Hollywood has long been known for its animal-friendly laws. It bans declawing of cats, and pets are formally recognized as “companions” while their owners are “guardians.”
Mental patients running the asylum….
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