Willie Nelson Pushes Anti-Dogfight Bill in GA

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Willie Nelson lends support to dogfighting bill


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Country music star films a television ad urging passage of bill

Nelson: "The beautiful state of Georgia has become a haven for dogfighters"

The bill would make it a felony to sell or trade dogs for the purpose of dogfighting

The measure has passed the state Senate; will go before a House panel in JanuaryATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- Willie Nelson is looking to become dog's best friend.

The country music star has filmed a television spot supporting an anti-dogfighting bill that is moving through the Georgia Legislature.

In the ad, Nelson looks into the camera while "Georgia on My Mind" plays in the background.

"Dogfighting is against the law in Georgia, but the laws are so weak, the beautiful state of Georgia has become a haven for dogfighters from around the country," he says.

The bill would make it a felony for anyone to sell, trade or transport dogs for the purpose of dogfighting.

Utah-based Best Friends Animal Society, a national animal welfare organization, produced the piece and asked Nelson to participate.

State Sen. Chip Rogers, the bill's author, hopes to get the spot on TV and radio around the time of the December 10 sentencing for suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, who pleaded guilty to a federal dogfighting conspiracy charge.

The bill has passed the state Senate and will go before a House committee in January.

[londonpride]

Good for Willie Nelson, perhaps when this Bill goes through they could make it law that anyone involved in this sick, vile crime should receive psychiatric treatment, for surely no-one involved in breeding dogs simply to fight each other can be sane.