New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has fried up critics in
his state because of a recent veto against banning gestation cages for pigs.
Animal rights activists contend that Christie’s veto will
permit agricultural interests in the Garden State to abuse animals for profit,
while political critics (including the gradually diminishing Democratic
gubernatorial candidate Barbara Buono) contend that Christie’s veto seeks to
enlarge his chances in the 2016 Presidential election, especially in
farmer-bastion Iowa, should he seek higher office.
For the record, the farming lobby in New Jersey is not the
big to begin with, and his signature would have made little difference in the
life of pigs, anyway. Voters should recall that he rejected tax and spending
increases, which have trimmed the waste and fraud in Trenton. In short,
Christie has protected his state from the pork of government. New Jersey
residents should disregard the critics, the activists, and even the media
reports focus on the governor’s possible campaign for the White House.
Gov. Christie is running for reelection in New Jersey. He
has stood up for his state in the face of financial crises and natural
disasters. He has taken on public sector unions, private interests, and even
education bureaucrats more interested in fattening their wallets than improving
local schools. While some party leaders have faulted his assault against Washington
Republicans, and his stance on gay marriage (a matter for public referendum,
not court rulings) may offend others, Christie’s take on pig-cages should not
be trapping so much attention.
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