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goobster  ·  2732 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Shake it up. Offer up one somewhat unpopular opinion that you hold.

It kinda is.

Dogs need to be licensed, and need to have a tag showing their vaccinations are up to date. The license is a one-time thing, but shots come up every 2-5 years, depending on the shot. Dogs that are a menace or injure other people or animals are captured and held until the owner can prove responsible.

The state ensures children are in school, seeing a doctor regularly, etc, and generally not being "abused". And, well... CPS.

In all these cases, the owner is showing themselves taking responsibility, on a regular basis, will a fee involved.