I am not part of the Escapee group, but I do agree with the idea of having your pet vaccinated per set standards. Whose standard? That may be the question, but the ASPCA is a recognized national organization and nation wide standardization begins somewhere.
Here again, the only reason "big brother" is pushing for a global take-over is because individuals think the rules of common decency don't apply to them, they are exempt (for whatever reason). Every law and rule created is because people (you and me and every one else) just don't have the brains and respect for others to do the right thing. (Traffic laws are definately one example of big brother having to enforce rules because people think they are exempt, and then they still cry and belly-ach when they get caught breaking traffic laws too.)
If your pet is going to be in a public setting, it needs to be adequately vaccinated. If not, the first time your dog gets into a scrap with another animal, or a human person, you'll most definitely be glad you pet had all it's vaccinations. Plus, those vaccinations are designed to protect the animal too. Let the dog get a hold of a contaminated rodent, it gets sick and dies, you'll be crying!
