I am opposed to the proposed bill AB 44 which would make it unlawful to sell fur products in the state of California. I am a consumer who believes in freedom of choice and do not like it when politicians dictate to me what I can and cannot buy. Fur is an ethical choice and natural fabric and if we ban this what will you choose to ban next – leather, wool, silk? Please let’s concentrate on the issues that are important to the state of California instead of inventing new problems that don’t exist.

I am opposed to the proposed bill AB 44 which would make it unlawful to sell fur products in the state of California. I am a consumer who believes in freedom of choice and do not like it when politicians dictate to me what I can and cannot buy. Fur is an ethical choice and natural fabric and if we ban this what will you choose to ban next – leather, wool, silk? Please let’s concentrate on the issues that are important to the state of California instead of inventing new problems that don’t exist.

I am writing to register my strong opposition to AB 44 which would ban the sale of fur in California. I have owned a fur garment for years; it was handed down to me by my grandmother. I’ve restyled it into something modern and stylish and love owning a vintage item like this. why are we trying to ban something now that can become a family heirloom for others? this is a short sighted attempt to solve a problem that doesn’t exist.

As a consumer my #1 concern is the environment and I seek to buy products that meet the goals of sustainability. I prefer to buy natural and artisanal. I choose, to the best of my ability, not to buy clothing made of man-made fibers that emit microfibers into the oceans and seas that are ingested by marine life. These tiny plastic particles may then be ingested by humans and can attach to internal organs presenting a myriad of health risks. But my concerns seem to be outweighed by a vocal group of activists who are pushing you to ban fur, a product that is natural, renewable and sustainable. One that is manufactured by hand rather than in large, energy consuming and polluting factories. Why are their concerns more important than mine? Isn’t it my right to choose? I urge you to oppose a fur ban. Let us, the public, decide the issues that are most important to us when we purchase clothing.