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Reader Poll: How Do You Feel About the Fur Ban?

West Hollywood will take a final vote on its first-in-the-nation ordinance banning the sale of clothing with animal fur. Offer your thoughts on the ordinance by taking our poll.

West Hollywood is poised to become the nation’s first fur-free municipality. The ordinance banning the sale of fur apparel citywide is up for one final vote on Nov. 21. If passed, it will take effect Sept. 21, 2013.

Despite a from animal rights group PETA and the confidence of Fur Free Weho advocate , the ordinance is facing strong opposition from the and a possible from the Weho-based Fur Information Council of America. A 3-1 vote to approve a modified version of the ban last week also showed a .

So how do you feel about the city banning the sale of clothing with fur? Take our poll and share your thoughts.

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