Dear David Cameron,
There are many reasons why the Psychoactive Substance Bill is flawed, but the fact that it would defacto ban the selling of catnip, bought by many cat owners for recreational use by cats, is the last straw.
As catnip can be smoked by humans and is reported as having a 'calming effect', it would fall under this legislation and be banned from being sold on the high street. Does this mean it would be regulated and our cats would need vet prescriptions for it? If so will government cover the cost so catnip is available to all cat owners? Would people be still be allowed to grow catnip in their gardens or will they now face police raids if they do? Has the world gone mad?
The undersigned urge you to first, reconsider the proportionality of this legislation as a whole, but failing that, to use some common sense. Please don't ban catnip for use by cats.
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June 6, 2015
June 5, 2015
I started this because I was worried about my own cat, yet I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you feel the same way about this strange policy. I spend my evenings reading your comments and I am continuously moved by how much you care about this issue. The silence from the people in charge remains frustrating, but your persistence is the only reason this conversation is still happening.
Reached 100 supporters
June 4, 2015
202 Comments
It's just stupid to ban catnip. It's really not good to smoke it, but it has many health benefits for humans. Add on top of this that it is a good treat to keep a cat's brain stimulated and it has many other health benefits for our furry friends. Why would you want to ban it, except to piss off your citizens?
This quite possibly one of the stupidest things I have ever heard. Catnip tea was imbibed in Britain long before Chinese tea was available. It's just a type of mint like many other herbs.
catnip is one of the only ways one of my cats will takes it medication and exercise Seriously next you will be banning all aerosols because people sniff them why not doing something worthwhile and sort out the important issues this country has instead of going for the soft options
I have 3 cats and catnip growing in my large garden, for which I really do not wish to be criminalized. Nor should my unfortunate felines. This is a ridiculous proposal.
Totally ridiculous typical government over reaction. Not to mention will result in thousands of cat toys having to be removed from shelves and could criminalise thousands of ordinary people who grow it for their cats.
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Dear David Cameron,
There are many reasons why the Psychoactive Substance Bill is flawed, but the fact that it would defacto ban the selling of catnip, bought by many cat owners for recreational use by cats, is the last straw.
As catnip can be smoked by humans and is reported as having a 'calming effect', it would fall under this legislation and be banned from being sold on the high street. Does this mean it would be regulated and our cats would need vet prescriptions for it? If so will government cover the cost so catnip is available to all cat owners? Would people be still be allowed to grow catnip in their gardens or will they now face police raids if they do? Has the world gone mad?
The undersigned urge you to first, reconsider the proportionality of this legislation as a whole, but failing that, to use some common sense. Please don't ban catnip for use by cats.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
June 6, 2015
June 5, 2015
I started this because I was worried about my own cat, yet I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you feel the same way about this strange policy. I spend my evenings reading your comments and I am continuously moved by how much you care about this issue. The silence from the people in charge remains frustrating, but your persistence is the only reason this conversation is still happening.
Reached 100 supporters
June 4, 2015
202 Comments
seriously they wouldn't even be able to police this, it's not like it needs dark room and heat lamps to grow, it can just be a wild plant in someone's garden - happy hunting Mr Government!!!
It's just stupid to ban catnip. It's really not good to smoke it, but it has many health benefits for humans. Add on top of this that it is a good treat to keep a cat's brain stimulated and it has many other health benefits for our furry friends. Why would you want to ban it, except to piss off your citizens?
This quite possibly one of the stupidest things I have ever heard. Catnip tea was imbibed in Britain long before Chinese tea was available. It's just a type of mint like many other herbs.
catnip is one of the only ways one of my cats will takes it medication and exercise Seriously next you will be banning all aerosols because people sniff them why not doing something worthwhile and sort out the important issues this country has instead of going for the soft options
I have 3 cats and catnip growing in my large garden, for which I really do not wish to be criminalized. Nor should my unfortunate felines. This is a ridiculous proposal.
Totally ridiculous typical government over reaction. Not to mention will result in thousands of cat toys having to be removed from shelves and could criminalise thousands of ordinary people who grow it for their cats.
catnip???
a
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seriously they wouldn't even be able to police this, it's not like it needs dark room and heat lamps to grow, it can just be a wild plant in someone's garden - happy hunting Mr Government!!!