“The Cat Bill Veto,” written by Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson on April 23, 1949, is a satirical yet professional response to a citizen’s request to restrain all cats. Stevenson respectfully addresses the citizen after having the bill passed down to him. Legislature could not be serious about the bill and Stevenson makes lots of satirical comments to explain why this bill cannot be passed. It may be assumed that the bill was sent in by a little old lady whose pet bird was killed by a cat and Stevenson is trying very hard not to hurt her feelings. When analyzing the cat bill, it can be seen that Stevenson employs satirical diction and his own ethical credibility. Stevenson demonstrates subtle satire throughout his response veto. While reading,