According to a report in Sioux Falls Argus Leader, "Residents will need a license to own more than six chickens in the city limit." This article was directly above the help wanted ad for "Municipal Chicken Counters, no experience necessary." It may be a reform that is long past due. Perhaps the city of Sioux Falls is about to be buried alive under domestic chickens. There are so many good reasons for this sort of legislation.
Often, though, these laws, good intentioned though they may be, have unforeseen consequences. What is going to happen to the 7th and 8th chickens in the yard of the Smiths on 9th street? Here is a picture taken outside of a convenience store. Clearly, this is not what the cautious and careful members of the Sioux Falls City Council had in mind while considering this law. But, the chicken is out of the bag now, and a terrified nation can only hope that it gets straightened out before tourist season is completely ruined. Please, elected officials, legislate with care, the trusting citizens of this nation depend on your Solomon like wisdom.
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