Let docked dogs be shown in Northern Ireland

As a tax and rate payer, as well as owner, breeder and exhibitor of show dogs customarily docked, it is totally beyond my comprehension, why, in these critical times when our economy is spiralling downwards out of control, public services are in utter and complete disarray and the threat of renewed terrorism is on the increase how our so-called legislators can have the arrogance and audacity to waste public time and money sitting on committees to discuss legislation about the docking of dogs' tails. Do any of these people have first hand knowledge of this subject or are they just acting as puppets to the DARD? Is this just another feeble attempt to justify the politicians existence by enacting legislation attacking a small and law abiding section of our community (easy targets come to mind). I say leave the decision on tail docking to the people who are the real guardians of the interests of these magnificent breeds ie. the people who have dedicated their lives to the welfare of their dogs.
Remember Dog Owners are also electors!!!