RE: Pets in Parked Cars

I've recently read Aaron Bonnette's post on "Pets in Parked Cars" and I couldn't help but agree with Aaron's post on today's issue with pets in parked cars.  Leaving pets in parked cars on a hot summer day, especially in Texas, can be extremely harmful to pets.  I agree with Aaron when he proposed that Texas should create much tighter restrictions and higher punishments because this is very cruel to animals.  Aaron has also pointed out that dogs can only cool themselves through panting and sweating, but that isn't enough in a 120 degree weather.  As a dog owner, I believe that this is one of the most cruel and careless way in neglecting your pets.  Pets are loyal companions that don't ever deserve this type of torture and I believe that Aaron did a great job in providing facts.

I believe that creating tighter restrictions and higher punishments for leaving your pets in parked cars should be implemented to create a higher awareness to pet owners.  I believe that these are one of the only solutions to remind pet owners to never leave their pets in parked cars.  Also, I believe that big stores/buildings should hire someone to roam around parking lots and check to see if any pets are in parked cars.  I believe that allowing this would prevent pets from dying of heat stroke.

Texas needs to start conserving water

The state of Texas needs to start conserving its water source.  According to texas living water, the state of Texas is projected to double its population by 2060, which will inevitably put a lot more pressure on the limited supplies of water.  Also, scientists have also concluded that Texas will be experiencing even more severe droughts than ever before.  Having so many issues with water today, Texas will inevitably run out of water in the future.  The rivers, lakes, and aquifers are already being placed in tremendous pressure because of ongoing droughts.  The state of Texas has issued more water rights, including more rivers being able to be pumped even when dried.  This means that the people of Texas need to manage its limited water supply as efficiently as possible.

Saving water, saves money.  I believe that saving water and using water as effectively as possible means that the people of Texas will save a lot more money.  The price of saving water and being able to use water effectively also means the prevention of creating unnecessary new dams and new water pipe systems.  Together as Texans, we can save money and use that money on other issues.  I believe that conserving water will be able to open up a list of solutions to many issues Texas face economically.