Irish born actor Liam Neeson has expressed his opposition to a new bill aimed at banning horse drawn carriages from the streets of New York.

Neeson who lives in New York has written to the City Council to object against the planned move.
He wrote:

“As a horse lover and rider, I am deeply disturbed by the unnecessary and misguided political and extreme rhetoric against the horse-drawn carriage industry.

“As a proud New York resident, I have personally enjoyed the beauty of Central Park on a daily basis for many years, and these horses are an undeniable integral part of that experience.”

Other stars such as Pink and Chrissie Hynde are supporting PETA (People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals) in their campaign to stop the industry which they say is cruel.

Further reading:

The Cruelty of Horse-Drawn Carriages