Vote yes on cruelty initiative

I was appalled to read that an egg factory farm illegally buried thousands of dead animals. Besides disposing of dead birds in environmentally irresponsible ways and risking public health, many egg factory farmers abuse their birds by cramming them into inhumane battery cages where they can barely move an inch or even spread their wings for their entire lives. The California egg industry has a notorious track record when it comes to its animal welfare practices. These birds suffer enough on factory farms. This confinement is cruel and inhumane -- and we can help prevent it. In November, Californians fed up with factory farms can speak out by voting yes on the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act. Allowing animals enough room to turn around and extend their limbs is a common-sense measure we should all support.

JOCELINE TABACCO

Riverbank