But even proponents see the proposal as symbolic
(NEWSER) - San Francisco's latest eyebrow-raising proposal isn't just about banning the sale of goldfish . It's about banning the sale of all pets, from birds to hamsters, to dogs and cats, to, yes, guppies. The plan floated by the Commission of Animal Control and Welfare has little chance of being approved by supervisors, but one advocate tells the Los Angeles Times it's more of a symbolic gesture to raise awareness. And the controversial proposal is clearly causing a buzz, just as it was intended to. More»