Have you heard about the 'Ag Gag' ? I read that in some states in the USA people who have taken video footage of cruelty to farm animals can be charged with a felony. The agriculture lobby has prevented any whistleblower action from people concerned with animal rights.
hector5559
Where big Money is concerned in the States,why is it I am not susprised,nomdeplume,
Colleen
Let's not pick on the USA only. Abuse does happen here but there are agencies that fight it constantly. I am an animal rights activist and I sign petitions constantly and write my politicians. I see abuse all over the world. Abuse even worse than what happens here. Live dogs skinned, cats cooked while still alive, all this in other countries. Do not fixate on just one cause or country. It is everywhere. Even in the UK
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hector5559
Yes you are right Colleen,any crurity,needs bringing to the forefront and stamping out,i know you are a lover of all animails,
Colleen
I've been involved in the fight to get tougher laws on animal abuse. These short prison stays that exist now are doing nothing to combat it. Any facility caught abusing animals should be shut down (and they have closed 2 of them recently) the owner fined heavily, like into the millions so the money can go towards the fight for animals rights and at least 5 years in prison and on up depending on the extent of the abuse and approx # of animals abused. This is what I'm helping to get pushed through the senate and then congress. Thankfully my state politicians are in agreement with this too.
hector5559
One thing i am stronley am against is the force feeding of Gease for the pate,that the Frence are so fond of,and Bull fighting in Spain,
Colleen
I hope you get involved and write who ever you need to write demanding that they stop the barbaric practice. Bullfighting sadly is such a popular sport that I doubt it will ever be stopped.
hector5559
Mostly i use phone in programes to give my opions ,and write where i think t will be affective,But you are right to Single out the states was wrong of me,
Colleen
Any little bit helps Dennis. Just keep helping and trying where and when you can. My Facebook page is a mix of politics and animals abuse. I get shares and likes and signatures for the animals abuse so it is getting around. As a matter of fact, I have 3 different ones right now concerning the plight of the dolphins.