Would council take same action against those responsible for city’s rabbit problem?

Kelowna Capital News
Published: May 18, 2008

To the editor:

After the strong opposition from the public denouncing the proposal to have Kelowna’s rabbits killed, what astounds me is that a few decision-makers have the power to carry out an ill-advised scheme that won’t work.
It’s a total waste of taxpayer dollars, it’s inhumane, and it’s contrary to what any civilized society would even consider.
What’s next, killing off the human population because we’re the ones responsible for this situation?
That would make more sense—at least those responsible would be held accountable.

Terry Roberge,
North Vancouver

May 15, 2008

Kelowna Capital News
Kelowna Daily Courier

Dear editor,

What is the matter with people? These rabbits didn't choose to be dumped outdoors so why should they become the victims of irresponsible human action, and then of an equally heartless council? Council and city staff certainly can't be that daft to see that having rabbits massacred in the hopes of reducing populations makes absolutely no sense. As long as there are no proactive measures, such as introducing breeding regulations and stopping sales of fertile baby rabbits in pet stores, there will be no end to the expanding colonies. Also, there will be no end to squandered taxpayer dollars as well as loss of revenue from the tourism industry, once word spreads that Kelowna is murdering bunnies.

Carmina Gooch
Rabbit Advocacy Group of BC
North Vancouver
www.rabbitadvocacy.com