Having sex with animals is still legal in parts of the USA

Pass a National Law Banning Bestiality in the USA! Sign Now Dear friends, Whilst the majority of states in the USA have made it illegal for humans to have sex with animals, there are a handful of states where it is still allowed. And in about half of the states where bestiality is against the law, it is only a misdemeanor crime — that means it's considered a "less serious" crime than a felony. A felony conviction would carry much more serious consequences for perpetrators. When Alexander found out that people who sexually abuse animals are often let off with just a 'slap on the wrist' or without any punishment at all, he was horrified. Will you sign his Care2 petition demanding that the US government pass a national law making bestiality a felony offense? The federal government has left it up to the states to decide the legality of bestiality. As a result, Americans have a system that allows people to legally sexually abuse animals. It is time to get serious about protecting animals in the USA from sexual predators. Sign this petition now to tell the US government that it is never OK for a human to have sex with an animal, anywhere. Thank you,   Lacey K. The Care2 Petitions Team P.S. In eight states and Washington, DC, there are no laws banning humans from having sex with animals. In the 42 states where there are anti-bestiality laws, 23 of them have categorized the crime as a misdemeanor. This is unacceptable.