They Kill Pigs

Except it looks like they killed the wrong ones. Another of my insane anti-government posts? Not really. Well maybe really. Michigan Orders Slaughter Of All Heritage Breed Pigs.

In a brazen power grab threatening small farmers, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is using the state Invasive Species Act to expand its jurisdiction beyond hunting and fishing to farming operations. Their controversial Invasive Species Order (ISO) prohibits certain pigs the agency deems “feral.” Based on the way the state is enforcing the rule, even domesticated pigs under human husbandry are suspect. Farmers, ranchers and game preserves with successful small businesses are now threatened with economic and criminal sanctions, based on the physical characteristics of their swine.

Implementation of the ISO, as of April 1st, not only takes private property without compensation it also denies farmers of fundamental private property rights and the right to make a living. It will reduce or eliminate customer access to heritage breed pork, a product that has become increasingly popular with health conscious consumers and restaurants across the state.

Some farmers have taken to killing their own pigs to keep the government from doing it. Well. I was going to pen a few more thoughts but I’d like to stay out of trouble. Use your imagination.