I'll start with a quote from…

I'll start with a quote from Gandhi: "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Please, I urge you to not proceed with this proposal. We share the wild with these sentient beings, and they deserve to continue to live in their natural habitat. In addition to maintaining ecological balance, we have a responsibility to care for those around us, human and non-human animals. If overpopulation of certain species is becoming a problem, there are always humane methodologies that we can employ to avoid causing harm upon others. I can be reached by phone should you wish to discuss further.