Why was Issue 2 so Important?

Issue 2 was a key debate in the 2009 election, many people who love animals were a key in the Issue. Many livestock on Ohio farms are very poorly mistreated, animals have feelings too and should be treated as such. Just because it will be costly to farmers does not mean that animals should be punished. Issue 2 passes because of space, inhumanity, and creation of unfair disabilities to the animals.

In many Ohio farms birds, pigs, and calves are so cramped in crates that they can not move to turn around. The hens on these farms can not even spread their wings or even try to get comfortable. The pigs and calves are so tightly cramped in crates that sometimes they can not even stand or take one step forward. Also, the animals are so packed together that they become aggressive and start to fight amongst themselves, sometimes resulting in death.

In addition, animals are given hormones, steroids, or antibiotics to improve their growing process. Chickens in certain areas are given growth hormones to improve the size of their thighs and breasts for more meat and of course more profit. As a result, the chicken can not even support it's own weight. Likewise, turkeys are given growth hormones that before the age one they die if not slaughtered in time. In order to save money on the farm, many livestock are just not fed or given the proper nutrition to survive as well. Further more, livestock are supposed to be stunned before slaughtering. However, this is not always the case. They are skinned alive, still able to feel the pain.

In conclusion, farm animals should be treated fairly and kindly even if they are raised for just meat. Their moments of life should be worth living, not remembered as suffering and torture. The rule "treat others as you would want to be treated" should be applied here to some extent. Issue 2 was very important to pass because of the lack of room provided, unfair treatment, and harmful consequences to animals.