Opinions with Civility
When a dog bites someone, chaos often follows. Some owners panic and bolt, leaving the victim unable to identify the dog or confirm its vaccinations. Under Arizona’s new law, Senate Bill 1241, that kind of “bite-and-run” is now a crime.
In Kindergarten, I loved playing hide-and-go-seek, and tag. I always tried to find the best little spot to become invisible, and I always wanted to be the fastest runner on the playground. Little did I know, the silly games I played when I was 5 might end up saving my life one day.
As a former state lawmaker, former director of the Arizona Department of Insurance and current Medicare Advantage beneficiary, I’m calling Arizona’s 0n congressional leaders to protect and strengthen this critical program.