Voters to Weigh Cost of Restrictive Cages for Farm Animals

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BOSTON (AP) — When voters head to the polls in November, supporters of a pro-farm animal ballot question want them to imagine what it would feel like to spend their entire lives without enough room to stand, turn around, stretch their arms and legs and lay down again.

Opponents hope voters instead have their eyes on their wallets, arguing that approving the ballot question would drive up the costs of eggs and meat.

The proposal is Question 3 on the ballot and is aimed at improving the living conditions of farm animals, not just in Massachusetts but at any farm that wants to sell eggs and meat in the state.

While both sides passionately defend their views, so far only backers of the question have been raising money to make their case to voters.