Flint Township man ruffles feathers, but says his chickens won't go

by Teri Banas | The Flint Journal
Wednesday August 26, 2009, 12:57 PM

FLINT TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- -- Drew Moses loves his chickens and he loves the U.S. Bill of Rights.

And the 23-year-old unemployed welder says he's ready to stand on principle to fight for his right to raise chickens in his backyard here.

"I'm more like a freedom fighter," said Moses, who is raising 15 chickens in a deluxe backyard coop off Dutcher Road. "I think we're losing our rights really quick. I'm not just going to lay down and let it happen. That's what too many people do."


Flint Township, meanwhile, says That's what too many people do."


Flint Township, meanwhile, says Moses is in violation of a local ordinance meant to discourage residents from raising livestock on property of less than 10 acres. He's been directed to get rid of the poultry or take his chances before the judge. ">Moses is in violation of a local ordinance meant to discourage residents from raising livestock on property of less than 10 acres. He's been directed to get rid of the poultry or take his chances before the judge. FULL STORY

I would suggest that people in Flint start handing out FIJA literature and give this man some support. The Township can only win by the ignorance of the jury.