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Dogs are loyal companions, cherished family members, and symbols of the freedom we hold dear. Demanding public spaces stripped of them to appease religious sensitivities prioritizes one group’s preferences over the rights and joys of everyone else who shares those spaces.In a free society, no faith should dictate which animals are welcome in parks, streets, or neighborhoods. Dogs bring happiness, security, and unconditional friendship to millions of households. Forcing their exclusion creates division rather than unity and erodes the open culture that defines us.True tolerance means respecting existing norms, not rewriting them to ban beloved pets. Prioritizing the well-being of dogs and the people who love them protects the everyday freedoms that make life better for all.