D. Shroff (union member) testifies remotely supporting ban
D. Shroff, a union member, testifies remotely supporting the ban, arguing horses can't consent or call in sick, that 70% of New Yorkers support the ban, and criticizing TWU's comparison of horses to subway conductors.
My name is D.
Shroff, and I'm a part of the vast majority of New Yorkers who are sick and tired of witnessing these horses being exploited in our streets.
And as a proud union member, I also understand how vital it is to ensure that those working in this industry are supported as they transition into other employment once horse carriages are finally phased out.
I encourage the remaining past leaders who have put their name in support.
To put their name in support of this bill and listen to the 70% of New Yorkers that support the end of this industry.
Find the courage to stand up against the transit workers'union.
And to the TWU representatives comparing horse carriage rides to other forms of transit, there is an obvious difference here.
A subway conductor or a bus driver who isn't feeling well stays home from work until they feel better.
A horse can't.
They have zero consent in the matter.
These horses are forced to work their bodies into the ground whether they like it or not.
It's no surprise when you see them collapse and die on our streets.
You can say you love horses all you want, but at the end of the day, the fact is you are exploiting these animals for profit.
New Yorkers go to our city parks to escape the chaos of the big city, to clear our minds, breathe in fresh air, and surround ourselves in nature.
And we are sick and tired of being forced to witness this cruelty in our streets and in our park.
Enough is enough.
And lastly,
To Representative Gennaro, thank you for perfectly embodying the dying death rattle of this outdated horse carriage industry today.
Peace to all.
Thank you very much.
Really appreciate the testimony.