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Old 01-01-2015, 07:14 PM
 
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Seems like government overreach to the extreme. I can't believe that any state would create such a law.

New laws OK wine shipments, ban tiger selfies

In New York in February, it becomes illegal to pose for a photo with a lion, tiger or other big cat. The measure, which specifically prohibits contact between members of the public and big cats at animal shows, passed after self-portraits with the animals started becoming more popular online, particularly with some young men on dating sites.
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Old 01-01-2015, 07:21 PM
 
Location: Canada
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Seems like government overreach to the extreme. I can't believe that any state would create such a law.

New laws OK wine shipments, ban tiger selfies

In New York in February, it becomes illegal to pose for a photo with a lion, tiger or other big cat. The measure, which specifically prohibits contact between members of the public and big cats at animal shows, passed after self-portraits with the animals started becoming more popular online, particularly with some young men on dating sites.

It's not over-reach. It's to prevent people from attempting physical contact between the big cats and themselves while trying to take selfies of themselves with the cats. It's for the protection of the safety, health and well-being of the cats as much as for the safety of the people taking selfies, who are at risk of being injured.

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Old 01-01-2015, 07:24 PM
 
Location: San Antonio
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Most laws protect stupid folks from their stupidity. Who takes selfies with tigers?
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Old 01-01-2015, 07:29 PM
 
Location: Canada
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Most laws protect stupid folks from their stupidity. Who takes selfies with tigers?
Stupid people.

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Old 01-01-2015, 07:44 PM
 
Location: Stasis
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It's aimed at fairs and circuses offering pose-with-a-dangerous-animal opportunities.

There's a reason Disney no longer has animal rides - they are too unpredictable.

Colbert explains; New York's Ban on Tiger Selfies - The Colbert Report - Video Clip | Comedy Central
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Old 01-02-2015, 04:01 AM
 
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Seems like government overreach to the extreme. I can't believe that any state would create such a law.

New laws OK wine shipments, ban tiger selfies

In New York in February, it becomes illegal to pose for a photo with a lion, tiger or other big cat. The measure, which specifically prohibits contact between members of the public and big cats at animal shows, passed after self-portraits with the animals started becoming more popular online, particularly with some young men on dating sites.
So, poising with a wild animal makes you a chick magnet? Hilarious
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Old 01-02-2015, 06:13 AM
 
Location: Texas
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Seems like government overreach to the extreme. I can't believe that any state would create such a law.

New laws OK wine shipments, ban tiger selfies

In New York in February, it becomes illegal to pose for a photo with a lion, tiger or other big cat. The measure, which specifically prohibits contact between members of the public and big cats at animal shows, passed after self-portraits with the animals started becoming more popular online, particularly with some young men on dating sites.

The gummint is just trying to prevent natural selection from taking its course...
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Old 01-02-2015, 06:33 AM
 
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So, poising with a wild animal makes you a chick magnet? Hilarious
Depends.
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Old 01-02-2015, 09:31 AM
 
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Most laws protect stupid folks from their stupidity. Who takes selfies with tigers?
I prefer Darwin's Law. More effective than some statute, IMO.
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Old 01-02-2015, 09:43 AM
 
Location: Georgia, on the Florida line, right above Tallahassee
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First they came for the tiger selfies and I did nothing, because I don't tiger selfie.
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