Bo Derek Wants Law to Stop Horsemeat Consumption

(Washington) Because she has a pet horse, actress Bo Derek wants legislation passed to prohibit American businessmen from participating in the worldwide trade of horseflesh for consumption. She told Congress how icky it is for France and Japan to eat horsemeat in supporting legislation introduced by Reps. John Sweeney, R-N.Y., whose district includes a racetrack, and Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., a horse owner. The proposed law would prevent horses from being used for consumption by humans only. Carrion eaters, birds, insects and the rest of the animal kingdom would still be able to eat horsemeat.

My take is simple. Keep Bo Derek away from animals or she'll turn them into pets. And, it's understandable that she has an open invitation to talk to Congress at any time on any subject. It's also generally recognized that it has little to do with what she has to say.