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Sent: Monday, April 29, 2024 8:53 AM
To: Elizabeth Bush
Cc: Council Testimony
Subject: RE: Bill 153 BIG NO
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From: Elizabeth Bush
Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2024 3:12 PM
Subject: Bill 153 BIG NO
Aloha e Council,
As a 25-year resident and taxpayer on Hawai'i Island, as well as a practicing member of the local
medical community, I strongly oppose Bill 153 and increased fines for barking dogs.
In addition to raising Swiss White Shepherds for donation as service dogs to first responders and
veterans, I am a professional (psychiatric and addictions APRN) that places me in elevated danger of
assault on a daily basis.
Over the years, 1 have used a high fence/locked gate and Swiss shepherds to keep my home and office
secure from intruders and threats, some of whom come from known substance -involved neighbors and
violent former patients.
My dogs alert only when there is near and present danger and serve as security for my home, my
psychiatric office, and confidential / private patient records when they bark.
Punishing dog owners for securing their properties and persons as a means of detertant and passive self
defence, is wrong, misguided and does nothingto address the issues of strays and canine attacks
on Hawaii Island.
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We have every right to protect ourselves without being harassed and excessively fined for doing so.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of my testimony and willingness to preserve the rights of
homeowners and high risk professionals.
O an me ka ha'a ha'a (I am humbly yours),
Elizabeth Bush, MSN, APRN, CARN-AP
Board Certified Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse (NP and CNS)
Certified Addiction Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice
"When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and
murderers and for a time they seem invincible but in the end, they always fall — think of it -- always." — MK Gandhi
http://addictionsprofessional.com
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