I came across this article today about a young girl who was raising money to provide protective vests for the K-9 dogs in Maine. She had already vested 60 dogs, with another 40 to go when -
Kelly received a call from Maine's Attorney General informing her about a Maine law that prohibits anyone from soliciting public funds for the benefit of law enforcement. The law is intended to protect the citizens of Maine from coercive and intimidating fundraising that would undermine the relationship between law enforcement and their communities. In cooperation with the Attorney General's Office and Maine law, Maine Vest-a-Dog suspended all fundraising activities in October, 2001."
Instead of giving up, she contacted a politician and fought to have the law changed and she succeeded.
Please visit her web page - Maine Vest A dog and read about this amazing girl!
Posted by Mickey at January 30, 2004 12:01 PM