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The
official ANIMAL RIGHTS ONLINE newsletter
Publisher ~ EnglandGal@aol.com
Issue #
02/18/01
Editor ~ JJswans@aol.com
Journalists ~ Park StRanger@aol.com
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MicheleARivera@aol.com
~ SavingLife@aol.com
THE SIX ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE ARE:
1 ~ Veganism by Joelle Caputa
2 ~ Help Needed to Pass Dangerous Wild Animal Bill
3 ~ Earth Day
4 ~ Outside Dogs by Dennis Fetko, PhD
5 ~ Duck Creek by Feet
6 ~ Quote To Remember
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Veganism
from Joelle Caputa - CRYSTLSURF@aol.com
The Beacon - William Paterson University
From
religious beliefs to world hunger, there are reasons that lead vegetarians to
become vegans. Thus, one says good-bye to leather boots and suede jackets
and hello to tabouli (Arabic Salad) and Hunan bean curd. However, there's
more about the vegan way of life than just what they eat. The strong feeling vegans hold for our
planet and the life on it lead them to the choices they have made.
When she was ten years old, Emily Andrews became a vegetarian. Now 16 and
attending high school in Indiana, Emily is a vegan. "I felt the need
to make the switch because it's been something I've wanted to do for
years. Animals are not just objects, they are beings much like
ourselves. To me, it seems wrong to use any animal products when I know
the types of torture and suffering our fellow creatures endure."
Becoming a vegan had changed Emily's life. She says that, "In everyday, in
every situation, I consider the animals that were exploited for human benefit
and become more motivated to make things better for them."
Carolyn Cabral, a freshman at Wilson College, originally decided not to eat
certain products at the age of 15 due to her objection to factory farming.
Over time, she added more reasons to her list. She explains, "Now it
is a combination of wanting to help the animals, wanting the healthiest diet
for myself and the general environment and making an ethical choice concerning
world hunger." She also pointed out, "Many more people can be
fed on a vegan diet than one containing animal products."
Carolyn admitted that she used to love meat, but now she finds the smell of it
nauseating. "After you stop eating it, with time, it becomes obvious
that the smell of cooking meat is the smell of burning death."
When Winter Smith was 12 years old she became exposed to vegetarianism on the
Internet. A combination of health reasons, animal rights and her pity for
the animals led her to change her eating habits. At first, her family
thought this was a phase she was going through and would eventually
outgrow. Now 17 years old and attending high school in Toms River, NJ,
Winter has kept her beliefs active and is the only vegetarian in her family.
"I feel good because I knew I could stick with this and stand for
something and I'm healthier than everybody else," she says of her
vegetarianism.
Although her family has come to deal with her decision, Winter's peers are not
as accepting. She explains, " Everyday at school someone always has
something to say." That does not stop her from voicing her
beliefs. "I've gone to local protests and I'm a member of
PETA."
Greg Lawson, a National Park Service Ranger of 17 years, also promotes his
views. At 50 years old, Greg is the president of the Vegetarian Society
of El Paso in Texas. His position has give given him the opportunity to
appear on several television and radio shows promoting vegetarianism. In
addition, he has spoken at local high schools and the University of Texas,
among other venues.
Greg decide to become a vegetarian in 1978 after reading Diet for a Small
Planet by Lappe and Animal Liberation by Singer. "I
decided not to participate in the environmental destruction caused by animal
agriculture," he said. However,
there were also religious and ethical beliefs and health reasons that made him
decide to become a vegan four years ago.
Now you may be wondering just what it is that vegetarians and vegans eat. Winter eats a lot of Morning Star products, which
are all substitute foods. Carolyn enjoys seitan with mushrooms and
onions, miso soup and salads. Greg recommends soyburgers, mushroom
stroganoff, Asian stir fry veggie dishes, and macaroni and soycheese. He
is an ethical vegan and uses soy substitutes such as meat analogs, soy milk and
vegan cheese. Emily likes pita pockets filled with sprouts, spinach and
hummus. To keep healthy, Emily says, "I drink lots of soy milk, take
vitamins, drink Genisoy protein shakes, eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and
lentils."
"There's no need to substitute foods for animal products. You're
better off without them, and as long as you're not living on junk food or
starving yourself, you will not be deficient in anything," says
Carolyn. The only exception is the vitamin B12, because of the way foods
are treated in America. "But if you're concerned about that, just
take a supplement," she advises.
Going from eating meat one day to not having any again, may leave some
vegeterians/vegans craving it. Greg admits that, "In my first 15
years as an ovo-lacto vegetarian, I cheated several times with a seafood
dinner."
Carolyn said, "I did have cravings when I first went vegetarian, and I did
give in once or twice. But, I haven't had craving for it in years and the
thought of eating meat sickens me now because I think of meat as what it truly
is...the rotting carcass of an animal."
So what happens when one of these folks is out to dinner and the person across
the table from them sinks their teeth into a juicy piece of cooked cow?
"I can't be offended, because meat has been a part of so many people's
diets for many years, however, on occasion, it does bother me. I don't
usually vocalize my feelings while others are eating though," says Emily.
Of that situation, Carolyn says, "Well, I don't like it, but I remember
the qualities that made me choose to be a vegan -- kindness, compassion and
wanting to make the world a better place -- can be shared with many people, not
just vegans. Because of this attitude, I don't think people feel weird
around me. They knew that I object to eating animal products, but they
also know that I will not force my views upon them."
Greg's solution is simple. Because this situation does bother him, he says,
"I try to arrange it so that the situation does not occur. I only
dine with other vegetarians." On the other hand, Winter says it
doesn't bother her, but she says her share when they eat it.
Emily feels sorry for the animals, but she says she feels sorry, "...more
for the human race for being so misled." She continued by saying,
"Knowing that I am not putting strange hormones, harmful fats and other
disgusting materials into my body makes me feel cleaner, healthier and less
hypocritical. I would recommend the vegetarian diet to everyone and the
vegan diet to those who are ready to make a drastic change for the benefit of
themselves and animals. As a vegetarian, you can live more peacefully
knowing that your lifestyle does not contribute to animal suffering. The
lifestyle also benefits the environment in various ways. Overall, it's
for the better."
The biggest benefit Emily says she has gained by going vegan is knowledge and
the change of heart she has experienced. For Carolyn, the benefits are
endless. "My health has improved greatly. I have not had
ulcers or even heart burn since going vegan. My hypoglycemia and asthma
have also improved. I know that I am not hurting anyone and that gives me
peace of mind. I am comforted to know I am doing all that I can to help
eradicate cruelty from the world."
Carolyn promotes the vegan lifestyle every day, by educating others around her
and by being an example to others. But, she says, "I do it with
tact. You can't force it upon people, but you can gently lead them to a
better lifestyle." She feels being a vegan is the most compassionate
way to live. She explains, "It helps the animals. It helps you
(your health). It helps the environment (less pollution). It helps
alleviate world hunger. When you look at all the reasons there are to be
a vegan...well, I have yet to hear one good reason for eating meat."
Greg feels that anyone who cares about the environment or about the suffering
of animals should examine a vegan diet. This is, "So that they are
eating healthy, have a minimal negative impact on the environment and so that
animal suffering is reduced."
Because of Emily, a lot of her friends accept and are learning about
vegetarianism. She says, "I have lots of fliers and stickers that I
show people." Her hopes for the future are optimistic. "I
truly believe that one day, mankind will wake up from the comatose state it is
in now. Someday, animals won't be seen as possessions and objects that
are for our use. It will take time and happen slowly, but eventually, I
think that our world will be much like the introduction of Diet for a New
America. But first, we need the extra push for the necessary
turnaround in the right direction. I think we're getting there."
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Help Needed
To Pass Dangerous Wild Animal Bill H.B 1362
from Robert L. Trimble - catlynco@swbell.net
Texas is currently one of only a handful of
states that has no regulation over the private ownership of dangerous wild
animals (big cats, bears, coyotes, jackals, great apes, etc.) and this lack of
regulation is compromising both the public's safety and the animals'
welfare. In just the past two years, numerous incidences have occurred in
Texas in which people (primarily young children) were killed or maimed by these
animals. In fact, during that time more human attacks by these animals
occurred in Texas than the rest of the entire United States combined.
These incidences are in addition to the high number of reported incidences of
animal escapes, abuse, neglect and improper care.
To help end these tragedies, Representative Toby Goodman of Arlington has
introduced H.B.1362 which will regulate the private ownership of these
animals. This bill will require an owner to: (i) register his animal with
the local animal control authority; (ii) house the animal in a secure enclosure
of adequate size; (iii) humanely care for the animal in accordance with
standards already established in the Federal Animal Welfare Act; and (iv)
maintain a minimum of $100,000 of liability insurance to cover any damage,
injury or death caused by the animal. You can read the full text of the
bill at
www.house.state.tx.us
H.B. 1362 will be heard before the House Committee on County Affairs very soon
- perhaps as early as next week. Special interest groups (owners,
breeders, exhibitors and trainers of these animals; roadside zoos, circuses and
several rich ranch owners) who oppose this bill are poised to make a huge
effort (including hiring highly paid and influential lobbyists like former
House Speaker Gib Lewis) to defeat this bill. We must counter with a
massive grassroots effort or we will fail. There will be many battles in
this war and we must respond each time. The first battle is to get this
bill approved by the County Affairs Committee.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
1. Attend the Committee hearing and sign up as supporting the Bill.
2. Call and write every member on the County Affairs Committee and ask that
they support H.B. 1362. It is best to call and then follow with a letter.
The next best thing is to write. Unfortunately, emails and faxes for the
most part never reach the representative or are ignored.
3. When calling and/or writing the Committee Member you may wish to point out
the following:
* You are alarmed and concerned
about the number of attacks on humans by these animals, especially children.
* You want these animals registered
so you will know where they are so you can take the necessary precautions to
protect yourself and your family from an attack by one of these animals.
* You want the people who
own these animals to be held responsible for the damage they do and you want
them to be financially responsible through liability insurance like people who
drive cars.
* You also want to make
sure that these animals are caged in a proper manner so that they don't escape
and that they are treated in a humane manner.
* Point out to them that Texas is one of only a few states
who don't regulate these animals and as a result Texas has more incidences of
animal attacks on humans than the rest of the United States combined.
PLEASE ACT TODAY; IF YOU DON'T WE WILL SURELY FAIL.
The mailing addresses of all Committee Members is State Capitol,
P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768-2910 and their phone numbers
are as follows:
Chair: Tom Ramsay - 512-463-0680
Vice Chair: Glenn Lewis - 512-463-0716
Members: Betty Brown - 512-463-0458
Warren Chisum - 512-463-0736
David Farabee - 512-463-0534
Harvey Hilderbran - 512-463-0536
Mike Krusee - 512-463-0670
John H. Shields - 512-463-0658
Ignacio Salinas, Jr. - 512-463-0590
When writing, address your correspondence as follows:
Address: Honorable [Full Name]
Salutation: Dear Representative [Last Name]
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ROUND TWO FOR THE DANGEROUS WILD ANIMAL BILL - THIS TIME IN
THE SENATE
Now that you've acted on our plea for help with the House version of the
Dangerous Wild Animal Bill (S.B. 235), we also need help on the Senate
side! Please read carefully and act promptly.
To address this problem in the Senate, Senator Chris Harris of Arlington has
introduced S.B.235 which will regulate the private ownership of these
animals. This bill will require an owner to: (i) register his animal with
the local animal control authority; (ii) house the animal in a secure enclosure
of adequate size; (iii) humanely care for the animal in accordance with
standards already established in the Federal Animal Welfare Act; and (iv)
maintain a minimum of $100,000 of liability insurance to cover any damage,
injury or death caused by the animal.
You can read the full text of the bill at www.house.state.tx.us
S.B. 235 will be heard before the Senate Committee on State Affairs very soon
(probably next week). Special interest groups (owners, breeders,
exhibitors and trainers of these animals; roadside zoos, circuses and several
rich ranch owners) who oppose this bill are poised to make a huge effort
(including hiring highly paid and influential lobbyists like former House
Speaker Gib Lewis) to defeat this bill. We must counter with a massive
grassroots effort or we will fail. There will be many battles in this war
and we must respond each time. The first Senate battle is to get this
bill approved by the Senate Affairs Committee.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
1. Attend the Committee hearing and sign up as supporting the Bill.
2. Call and write every member on the State Affairs Committee and ask that they
support S.B. 235. It is best to call and then follow with a letter.
The next best thing is to write. Unfortunately, emails and faxes for the
most part never reach the representative or are ignored.
3. When calling and/or writing the Committee Member you may wish to point out
the following:
* You are alarmed and concerned about the number of attacks on humans by
these animals, especially children.
* You want these animals registered so you will know where they are so
you can take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your family from
an attack by one of these animals.
* You want the people who own these animals to be held responsible for
the damage they do and you want them to be financially responsible through
liability insurance like people who drive cars.
* You also want to make sure that these animals are caged in a proper
manner so that they don't escape and that they are treated in a humane manner.
* Point out to them that Texas is one of only a few states who don't
regulate these animals and as a result Texas has more incidences of animal
attacks on humans than the rest of the United States combined.
PLEASE ACT TODAY; IF YOU DON'T WE WILL SURELY FAIL.
The mailing addresses of all State Affairs Committee Members is State
Capitol, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711-2068 and their phone
numbers are as follows:
Chair: Florence Shapiro - 512-463-0108
Vice Chair: Carlos Truan - 512-463-0120
Members:
Ken Armbrister - 512-463-0118
John Carona - 512-463-0116
Troy Fraser - 512-463-0124
Mario Gallegos - 512-463-0106
Chris Harris - 512-463-0110
Frank L. Madla - 512-463-0119
Eliot Shapleigh - 512-463-0129
When writing, address your correspondence as follows:
Address: Honorable [Full Name]
Salutation: Dear Senator [Last Name]
If you have any questions call or need further information on how you can
help or fax the Texas Humane Legislation Network at 214/357-2250.
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Earth Day
from - Dr John Wedderburn - john@aapn.org
This April, thousands of organizations will take
action in their communities to call for global sustainability and hope. Please
join us in making this Earth Day a turning point in the way human beings treat
the Earth, and each other.
REGISTER YOUR EVENT online at http://www.earthday.net/event/signup.asp
We hope to hear from you soon! If you do not have web access, you can email us
your event plans at worldwide@earthday.net, or fax them to us at 206-876-2015.
Please make sure you include the following information:
group name:
contact name:
event name:
event description:
event time:
event location (exact address):
number of people expected to participate:
any media coverage:
Every Earth Day action matters, whatever its size, and whatever issue it
relates to. If you do something for the Earth on 22 April, you are part of a
powerful force for change.
Thank you very much for being part of the Earth Day Network.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Set out below are just a few examples of what will be happening for Earth Day
this year:
GLOBAL
Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is coordinating the 2nd annual Dive In to Earth Day
event. During the week leading up to Earth Day, divers and underwater
enthusiasts will get wet and have fun at dive sites throughout the world. The
global celebration aims to raise awareness of and inspire action to protect our
coral reefs, oceans, lakes, rivers, and beaches. For more information, visit http://divein.coralreefalliance.org
In Japan, ASAP 21 is creating an online Earth Day Photo Gallery, which will
feature photos and streaming video of Earth Day actions across the globe. For
more information, or to post your photos to the site, please contact
inquiry@asap21.org or visit http://www.asap21.org
AUSTRALIA PACIFIC
In Australia, Men of the Trees will hold an Earth Day Expo on biodiversity, as
part of Science Week in Western Australia. The event, which will be held at
City Farm in Perth on 6 April, features interactive programs for children, and
follows on from last year's Earth Day Expo on salinity.
Contact Jennifer Pearson at Tel: 61 8 9291 6619, Fax: 61 8 9250 2735,
Email: treeswa@iinet.net.au, Website: http://www.iinet.net.au/~treeswa
ASIA
In Malaysia, Malaysian Nature Society is organizing a nation-wide children's
art competition for children aged 9-18. The competition, which will be based on
the Asian Conservation Awareness Program, seeks to urge others to discontinue
the use of animals as a resource for food or ornaments. The competition will
run for 2 months, and will culminate in a prize giving ceremony in Kuala Lumpur
on Earth Day.
Contact VJ at Tel: 60 3 2873304, Fax: 60 3 2878773,
Email: natsoc@po.jaring.my, Website: http://www.mns.org.my/mns
LATIN AMERICA
In Argentina, the NGO Red de Voluntariado Juvenil Ambiental (The Youth
Volunteer Network for the Environment) will launch the book, "Young
Volunteer Environmentalists," which honors up-and-coming young activists.
The launch is being coordinated through the Youth Environmental Program of the
National Secretariat for Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy of
Argentina.
Contact Martin Colombo, Tel: 54 114 382 6951,
Email: mcolombo@voluntariadoambiental.org,
Website: http://www.voluntariadoambiental.org
MIDDLE EAST
In Jordan, the Arab Women Organization (AWO) is planning events to involve the
youth in community work, as well as a walkathon for private schools.
Contact Leila Hamarneh, Email: awo@nets.com.jo
AFRICA
In Nigeria, the NGO Coalition on the Environment (NGOCE) is hosting events to
promote the use of solar energy in forest communities as an alternative to
firewood. Radio programs, television shows and a workshop will be held in the
city of Calabar, as part of the NGOCE's work to protect the Cross River
rainforest.
Contact NGOCE, Tel: 234 87 22 35 03,
Email: ngocenvironment@yahoo.com,
Website: http://www.geocities.com/hgocenvi
EUROPE
In Poland, the Ochota Cultural Center will host a month of events during April
in honor of Earth Day 2001. The main event will be a city-wide picnic on
22 April at Warsaw's Pole Mokotowskie Park, which will also be the site of
environmental fairs, exhibitions, competitions, symposia, and workshops.
Contact Danuta Jampolska, Tel: 48 1 122 822 7436,
Fax: 48 1 122 822 9317, Email: oko@oko.com.pl,
Website: http://www.dzienziemi.pl
NORTH AMERICA
In the United States, more than 100 environmental exhibits, 20 bands, and
several keynote speakers will be feature elements of an Earth Day event on
Grandfather Mountain, which is the second highest peak in North Carolina.
Portions of the event will be powered by a wind/solar hybrid system. All
proceeds will go to a few local and national non-profit environmental
organizations. Contact the Appalachian State University Solar
Energy
Society, Tel: +1 828 264 9652, Email: gosolar@hotmail.com
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Earth Day is all about people banding together to achieve what none of us could
achieve on our own. Each of you is important in this effort. Acting together,
who says we can't change the world?
We look forward to hearing what you will be doing on Earth Day 2001.
Earth Day Network
811 First Avenue, Suite 454
Seattle, WA 98104 USA
Tel: + 1.206.876.2002
Fax: + 1.206.876.2015
worldwide@earthday.net
http://www.earthday.net
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Outside Dogs
by Dennis Fetko, PhD
Reprinted from Aug. 95 Whiskers & Wags
Halifax Humane Society Newsletter
hero@bigplanet.co
I'm
familiar with hundreds of dog breeds, but what's an outside dog?
Unless you're medically intolerant of the dog (and, therefore, can't take care
of him in a medical emergency -- so you shouldn't have the dog anyway), making
a dog stay outside is a costly waste.
If he's for protection, what do you think I want to steal -- your lawn?
When you leave, do you put your valuables and your kids out in your yard?
Just what is the dog protecting out there? Most dogs kept outside cause
far more nuisance complaints from barking and escaping than any deterrent to
intrusion. Such complaints cause teasing, antagonism, release, and poisoning.
With your dog a helpless victim, it's no laughing matter.
If I'm a crook and your dog is out, your fence protects ME, not your
possessions or your dog. If I just open the gate, 9 out of 10 dogs will
run off! I can safely shoot, stab, spear, poison, snare, strangle them,
or dart through the fence; and you just lost your dog AND everything I steal!
If he's tied up and I keep out of reach, he's useless. He'll bark, but
outside dogs bark so much, they're usually ignored. But let a dog hit the
other side of a door or window I'm breaking into, and I'm GONE! I can't
hurt the dog until he can hurt me, and nothing you own is worth my arm.
Deterrence is effective protection.
Protection and aggression are not the same. Protection is defensive,
reactive, often passive, and threatens or injures no one. Aggression is
active, harmful and offensive, threatens all and benefits none. Yard dogs
often develop far more aggression than protectivity because everyone who passes
by or enters has already violated the territory that dog has marked dozens of
times a day for years. That's not protection, it's not desirable and it
overlooks two facts of life today:
First, property owners have implied social contracts with others in the
community. Letter carriers, paper boys, delivery people, law enforcement,
emergency medical personnel, meter readers and others are allowed near and at
times on your property without your specific permission. And sure that
ten-year-old was not supposed to jump your fence after his Frisbee; but neither
you nor your dog are allowed to cause him injury if he does. Imagine
this: A neighbor looks into your yard or window and sees you,
your wife, or child laying on the floor in a pool of blood. They call 9-1-1 and
your dog prevents paramedics from assisting! Should they shoot your dog
or just let you die? Great choice.
Second, even if the intruder is a criminal, few places allow you or your dog to
cause physical injury to prevent property loss. Convicted felons have
sued the dog's owner from jail and won more in the suit than they ever could
have stolen!
Appalling? True.
And don't be foolish enough to believe your homeowner's insurance will cover
the loss. Now you see why many feel that an outside dog is a no-brainer.
The more a dog is outdoors, the less behavioral control you have. It's
easier to solve four or five indoor problems than one outdoor problem.
The reason is valid and simple: The more you control the stimuli that reaches
your dog, the more you control the responses. You've got a lot more control
over your
living room than you do over your entire county! When your dog is bored,
but teased by every dog, cat, bird, squirrel, motorcycle, paperboy, airplane,
firecracker and backfiring truck in the county, OF COURSE he'll dig, chew, and
bark. Would you sit still all day everyday? Do you want unnecessary
medical and parasite fees, especially as the dog ages?
When a dog is alone indoors, you are still 30% there because your scent and
things he associates with you constantly remind the dog of you and your
training. When he's out, your dog is alone whether you're home or
not. Do you really expect him to keep YOU in mind while the entire world
teases, distracts and stimulates him?
The media is full of stories about the family dog saving everyone's life during
a fire. How many people, including children, would be dead today if those
dogs were kept outside? SURE - you ALWAYS get up to investigate every
time your yard dog barks. And I've got this bridge.
An outdoor dog has an address, not a home. Dogs offer real value as
companion animals. Stop behavior problems and start enjoying real
protection and companionship. Bring your dogs inside.
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Duck Creek
by Feet
Pink dawn, snow, wind
grey dusk, dark snow, wind
first light, brisk, misty
golden sunrise, glorious blue
fireset, lavender, cold, crystal star glow
stillness, cold, cold, colder.
The power is down in the meadow
enveloped in the
morning's misty swirl
wrapped in beauty.
up and feeding now
they wait out the endless winter
on brown grass, sedge and willow
as death rolls in with every storm.
they teach us patience.
Taken from Buffalo Field Campaign newsletter
stop-the-slaughter@wildrockies.org
www.wildrockies.org/buffalo
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Quote To Remember
"How
far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate
with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and
strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
~ George
Washington Carver
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