BEWARE OF CONCERNED POLITICIANS

The election season is heating up early this year. Could it be global warming?

“The Environment” and “The Ecosystem” are lower on the voting totem pole than they have been for years. Terror, security, and the economy have muscled their way to the top at the expense of the old standby mantras about the “need” for “more wilderness” and “saving” this critter, that plant, and those areas. The temptation for those of us who hunt, fish, trap, farm, cut trees, live in the country, cut trees, own pets, and attend rodeos or circuses is to relax and breathe a sigh of relief. Don’t do it. The danger is only increasing.

Our loss of rights and traditions over the past thirty years has been unbelievable. Closures of public lands (Wilderness, Roadless Areas, Critical Habitats, Executive Orders, Study Areas, State Road Closures in National Parks, National Forest and National Refuge “Plans” eliminating uses, etc.) are matters of record. Diminishment of natural resource management on public lands (reduced logging and grazing, reduced game management, reduced wildlife habitat, replacement of game species with “natives”, “invasive species” authority drive by Federal bureaucrats, replacement of state and Federal bureaucrats with activist environmentalists and animal rights supporters, etc.) is also inarguable. Loss of private property rights (taking without compensation for “endangered” species, blackmail of property owners for illegally required permits, cooperation between bureaucrats and radical environmental and animal rights sects bent on “Wildlands” consolidations and closures of all manner of human activities to evacuate rural areas, increased government land acquisition in cooperation with these same radical groups who also seek tax breaks, etc.) is probably the biggest threat we face to our way of life.

I submit that nothing has really changed in the past four years. The UNAUTHORIZED (for almost two decades) and illegal Endangered Species Act remains unchanged and increases in budget and reach annually. The same Federal bureaucrats who made the 90’s so notorious environmentally are still in place and hiring clones while waiting for the next activist appointees. The Animal Welfare Act still grows to encompass pet owners and breeders as well as every manner of animal ownership and use. The Marine Mammal Protection Act still justifies Federal bungling with species that should be state responsibilities and infers the travesty of not managing whales in the oceans while we spend billions on commercial fisheries. States steadily transfuse their plant and animal Constitutional authorities to Federal grant dispensers and all the while the UN, like our Federal government becomes a central and unresponsive “commander” “controlling” more and more of our and other nations’ surroundings and activities.

An observation about those asking for our vote is in order. After considering terror, security, and the economy; think hard about OUR values. Today when politicians say they “support the environment” or want to “save (fill in the blank)” grab your wallet and get out of there. They only mean one thing, more laws, more restrictions, and more Federal powers at the expense of our states.

The Founding Fathers and the Constitution put that authority at the lowest level to make it ACCOUNTABLE TO US. Anyone who can’t see the fact that county officials are more responsive than state bureaucrats who are far more responsive than Federal bureaucrats hasn’t been paying attention. Consider that if a politician doesn’t support reforming the laws we are concerned with to return jurisdiction and authority to the states, he or she does not deserve your support. The longer these former state Constitutional authorities remain at the Federal level and continue to grow there, the worse things will become for all of us. So don’t be fooled by “concern.” Seek out “reforms” and support those who commit to them while opposing those who intend to restrict your rights and traditions even further.

The challenges before us are as daunting as those faced by our forefathers 230 years ago. It will take commitment and hard work to pass on to future generations what we received and, for awhile, took for granted.

Jim Beers
Source: http://www.allianceforamerica.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1668&sid=58ccf940719f6e753279cc410fba9386
 
 
 
BEWARE OF CONCERNED POLITICIANS AND THOSE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT IMPOSING THEIR LIFESTYLE UPON YOU THAN PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS...........
 
Are Louisiana Citizens Ready To Become Second To Animals?
 
Does It Appear The AR Are Gearing Up For Louisiana And Down For Humans?
 
 
 
........A cockfighting operation? Be proactive and speak up! ........
 
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Be alert for abuse of Humans
 

Be alert for abuse of animals

Wednesday March 17, 2004


Re: "Dog hoarder has done it before, neighbors say," Page 1, March 12.

In this article, neighbors stated, "She had so many dogs running around that they kept getting hit by cars" and "There were dead ponies in the pasture that we watched turn into skeletons." If these neighbors noticed abuse, why didn't they call authorities?

There are many things that neighbors can look out for and report to the police or to animal control, if necessary: a dog chained outside without food, water or shelter; a sick or injured animal whose condition goes untreated; a house teeming with cats; pets left behind in homes or apartments after their owners have moved.

Know someone running a puppy mill for fighting dogs like pit bulls? A cockfighting operation? Be proactive and speak up!

I think Albert Einstein said it best: "The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing."

Cindy Ford Cochran

Baton Rouge

Source:  http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/index.ssf?/base/news-3/1079508382292150.xml

 
 
Rep. John rated poor for vote on cockfighting
Gannett News Sevice
March 17, 2004
 
WASHINGTON — Rep. Chris John’s efforts to protect Louisiana’s cockfighting industry helped rate him among the worst legislators on animal welfare issues last year, an official with the Humane Society of the United States said Tuesday.

The group released its annual ratings of lawmakers on animal protection issues last year.

Louisiana lawmakers as a group were rated among the worst in the country, with scores from 11 percent to 33 percent.

John, D-Crowley, scored 11 percent by opposing the group in eight areas, including voting against legislation to spend $800,000 to enforce a law that bans interstate transport of fighting dogs and gamecocks.

Other Louisiana congressmen also scored 11 percent, including Democratic Rep. Rodney Alexander and Republican Reps. Richard H. Baker and Billy Tauzin.

John defended his vote.

“It creates a positive economic impact, and frankly, it’s a states’ rights issue,” he said.
 
©The Lafayette Daily Advertiser
March 17, 2004
 
Source: http://www.theadvertiser.com/news/html/0901A6F4-BDAC-40A3-8F38-08D754A2534E.shtml
 
 
 
Discussion Anyone?
 
http://www.animalrights.net/discussion/fullthread$msgnum=70417
 
 

Judge Rules Against Louisiana Sheriff Who Declared Cockfighting Cruel

By Brian Carnell

Tuesday, March 16, 2004

Although Louisiana is one of the last two states where cockfighting is legal, Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator had nonetheless cited cockfighters since November 2003 under the parish's animal cruelty law. In early February, however, state Judge Charles Scott ruled that Prator must cease enforcing the local animal cruelty statute where it is in conflict with the state statute, meaning the cockfights must be allowed to go on.

Scott said the case was not about whether or not cockfighting was barbaric, but rather whether local animal cruelty statutes could trump the state statute. In his decision, Scott wrote,

Some may call it barbaric. Some may call it sport. Others may call it business. Whatever your view, this case is about whether persons in Caddo Parish may rely on state law, which does not prohibit cockfighting, or whether they are subject to fine and/or jail under the parish ordinance.

When citizens of this state, and those visiting from outside this state, cannot rely on state law to govern their conduct but must instead be fearful of criminal penalties from a parish ordinance which is in conflict with state law, the residual police power of the state has been abridged by the conflicting ordinance and cannot stand.

Prator said that his office would immediately end its efforts to block a couple of local cockfighting arenas. Prator told the Shreveport Times,

We were just awaiting the judge to tell us which law to enforce, and so now we've got that and we'll act accordingly. Our job is not to determine the morality of an activity, but to enforce any and all laws applicable to that activity. In this case the judge says we should not enforce the parish law and therefore we won't. It doesn't really ruffle my feathers.

Humane Society of the United States' Wayne Pacelle had attended the hearing when the judge heard from both sides and said he was disappointed by the outcome. "We're disappointed that the judge is going to allow this animal cruelty to continue in Caddo Parish," Pacelle told the Shreveport Times. "It seems a clear matter of law that the parish can decide for itself to outlaw instigated fights between animals."

Sources:

Judge: Caddo sheriff can't stop cockfights. Don Walker, Shreveport Times (Louisiana), February 4, 2004.

Judge's ruling allows cockfighting in Caddo Parish. Associated Press, February 3, 2004.

 

Source:  http://www.animalrights.net/articles/2004/000103.html

......."People who demonstrate such blatant disregard for life and desensitization to suffering can pose a serious risk to the people and animals with whom they come in contact," says PETA Senior Animals in Entertainment Specialist Amy Rhodes.......
 

Is Supporting Agents Of Domestic Terrorism Blatant Disregard For Life And Desensitization To Suffering?

 

PETA DEMANDS JAIL TIME, PSYCHIATRIC INTERVENTION IF ALLEGED PERRY COUNTY ANIMAL ABUSER IS CONVICTED

Community Should Fear Future Incidents, Say Experts

For Immediate Release:
March 16, 2004

Contact:
Amy Rhodes 757-622-7382   

Perry County, Ala. --- This morning, PETA fired off a letter to Perry County District Attorney Don McMillan, urging him to vigorously prosecute James Cochran of Perry County. Cochran faces charges for his alleged starving of dozens of chickens—many tethered to barrels—on his property. It is suspected that the animals were being bred for use in illegal cockfighting. Thirty-one chickens reportedly starved to death, and all were reportedly deprived of adequate shelter as well as food and clean water. PETA has placed the remaining birds at sanctuaries. Cochran is scheduled to face these charges in court this Thursday, March 18.

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Source:  http://www.peta.org/news/NewsItem.asp?id=4058
 
 
Mayor's son 'dares' Abra guv to a gun duel
By Harley F. Palangchao

BAGUIO CITY -- The son of a lady mayor in Abra allegedly challenged Abra Gov. Vicente Valera to a duel inside a cockpit arena in the capital town of Bangued Tuesday afternoon, reports said.

Ironically, Ryan Luna, son of Mayor Cecilia Luna of Lagayan town, made the challenge against Valera in front of Supt. Arturo Hicban, director of the Abra Provincial Police Office, sources added.
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Source:  http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/net/2004/03/18/mayor.s.son.dares.abra.guv.to.a.gun.duel.html
 
 
 

Roosters stolen, skin cut

Animal activists say they’re signs of cockfighting

By Christie Phillips cphillips@keynoter.com

A rash of break-ins at Wildlife Rescue of the Florida Keys at Indigenous Park in Key West has left the park’s operations manager frustrated and heartbroken.

“It’s been ridiculous,” Janet Matheny said Tuesday. “You don’t know how heart-wrenching this is.”

The past few weeks, several roosters under Matheny’s care at the park have been stolen and brutalized. Several are still missing.

“One afternoon, a group of kids was running around the park unsupervised and they came over to talk to us here and then they disappeared,” Matheny said. “When we went outside to check on things, we found Mr. Waddles, our education rooster who I take around with me when I visit schools, was stolen out of his cage.”

Matheny said Mr. Waddles, a tame bante rooster, was stolen Feb. 29.

“The following weekend, they broke into our rehab area and stole The Dean, our old fighting rooster who we use to calm down the coop when we need to, and another little white tame rooster,” Matheny said. “The very next morning, a city employee spotted the roosters in cages in a vacant lot in Bahama Village. We recovered Mr. Waddles, Dean and the little one, and two others that had also been brutally cut down.”

Matheny said the roosters had their crowns and waddles (the hanging skin-like thing under their chins) sliced off. Dried blood marked the spots where the cuts were made.

“That very night, on the 8th, they came back and took all the same ones again except Mr. Waddles, who was inside because he was in such bad shape after we found him,” Matheny said. “They didn’t take any other roosters. It’s like they were saying, ‘So there, we can get our roosters back.’ We haven’t recovered those birds yet.”

Sliced waddles and crowns are trademarks of cockfighting.

“They do that when they fight roosters so that they don’t just grab hold of each others’ waddles,” Matheny said. “They want them to fight brutally. I don’t think these kids are professionals, but I know they did those cuts on purpose.”

“Some of the kids who do this have uncles who are chicken fighters, and I think they do this to try to impress them,” said Katha Sheehan, who runs the Chicken Store on Upper Duval Street. “They’re brutalizing animals and trying to fight them to get attention.”

Sheehan said she’s seen this problem growing.

“I’m very upset with these kids,” she said. “They do some very hideous things. The other day we picked up a chicken off Olivia Street who had his throat cut so badly he could hardly swallow. They cut his waddle from ear to ear. Either these kids are beyond ineptitude, or they just enjoy seeing living things hurt.”

Mr. Waddles is still recovering at Wildlife Rescue.

“The amazing thing is that he’s still a sweet chicken,” Matheny said. “When he came back he was very much underweight and cut up. He had been fought and looked to have lost an eye, but he may not lose it. They cut his spurs and cut his feathers down, too.”

The little white rooster that was also spared in the second raid is not in such stable condition.

“He’s in real sad shape,” Matheny said. “We’ve brought him inside. He was completely shaved down when he came back. I think I might have to put him down today. He can’t even stand up.”

Anyone with information about the break-ins should call the Key West Police Department at 809-1000 or the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 294-4857.

“The city has to address these perpetrators,” Sheehan said. “These kids are terrorizing the projects, stealing chickens, and doing degenerative things, and there are no consequences for their actions.”

“Why they need to break in here when there are chickens everywhere is beyond me,” Matheny said. “And why would they mutilate a tame bird? It’s just sick.”

Source:  http://www.keynoter.com/news/20040317s07.html
 
 
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