I live in north central PA,,,surrounded by state parks and game lands of various sizes and uses. During the summer, on a daily basis I see many wild game animals foxes, coons, deer and if I want to travel a bit elk and if "lucky" black bear. I live in town and yes I see all these animals (except elk,,,yet) within town limits.
Why, because wild animals are losing their fear of humans. Dumpsters and garbage cans are a smorgasbord. I know people who purposely leave food for the animals in their yards or on their property because they want to see the animals up close, but are the first to bitch when something is destroyed.
People within the parks are attempting to lure animals to feed them because they think it fun not realizing: Food reward that animals associate with humans can result in their loss of fear of humans. This change in behavior may lead to property damage and human injury. For the animals involved it may mean negative health effects or overpopulation resulting from unnatural food sources, dependence on a seasonably unreliable food source, and greater susceptibility to predators and vehicle collisions. [see the following for why this isn't a good thing http://www.nps.gov/dena/naturescience/keepwildlifewild.htm]
Nothing there about not learning to take care of themselves. Since when did being hungry become a motivator. I receive $3.73 a day to try and feed myself, since when did it become a death match to put food on my table; and yes I am employed. I find this a very cold diatribe. Is Hannity (and others, like then SC Lt Governor Andre Bauer http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-6139186-503544.html) equating the needs of the poor to wild animals who die regularly of starvation?
Just a side note: less then 4% (76 billion) of US tax dollars goes to SNAP.
Hannity Compares Individuals On Government Programs To Animals That Become Dependent On People For Food | Video | Media Matters for America
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