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The official ANIMAL RIGHTS ONLINE newsletter
Publisher ~ EnglandGal@aol.com Issue # 06/21/01
Editor ~ JJswans@aol.com
Journalists ~ Park StRanger@aol.com
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THE NINE ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE ARE:
1
~ The Need For Humane Education
2
~ The Poor Activist by KMBwolf@aol.com
3
~ AR2001 Final Program Published
4
~ Special Offer
5
~ Job Opportunity
6
~ Help For Houston Animal Shelters
7
~ Latest News
8
~ Ours is a Selfless Plan by Diana Moreton
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~ Memorable Quote
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The Need for Humane Education
source
World Animal Net website
http://www.worldanimal.net/
There
has always been anecdotal evidence supporting the connection between animal
cruelty and violent behaviour against people. The 'Son of Sam' murderer in New
York City, for example, reportedly (Washington Star, 1977) hated dogs and
killed a number of neighbourhood animals. Another newspaper article (Washington
Post, 1979) reported a mass killer as having immersed cats in containers of
battery acid as a child. Albert De Salvo, the notorious Boston Strangler,
trapped dogs and cats, placed them in orange crates, and shot arrows through
the boxes (Fucini, 1978).
In
addition to this anecdotal evidence, there have now been a number of
psychological studies carried out which show links between childhood cruelty to
animals and later criminality. In some cases, such acts were a precursor to
child abuse. Some of these reports were commissioned by
humane
societies in an attempt to persuade Government authorities of the seriousness
of animal cruelty cases, including the Kellert/Felthouse study.
The
Kellert/Felthouse study, confirmed a strong correlation between childhood
cruelty to animals and future antisocial and aggressive behaviour. It stressed
the need for researchers, clinicians and societal leaders to be alert to the
importance of childhood animal cruelty, and suggested that the evolution of a
more gentle and benign relationship in human society might be enhanced by our
promotion of a more positive and nurturing ethic between children and animals.
Such
path-finding studies are of key importance for society and educators alike.
Amongst their findings are: in one community in England, 83% of families with a
history of animal abuse had been identified as having children at risk from
abuse or neglect; of 57 families treated by New Jersey's Division of Youth and
Family Services for incidents of child abuse, pets had been abused in 88% of
cases, usually by the parent; a behavioural triad of cruelty to animals, bed
wetting and fire setting in childhood is strongly indicative of likely violent
behaviour in adulthood; and there is a significantly higher incidence of
behaviour involving cruelty to animals, usually prior to age 25, in people who
go on to commit mass or serial murders.
A
book newly published in 1999 brings together useful research in this area and
charts some actions already being taken to address this problem. It is titled: 'Child Abuse, Domestic
Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention'.
When
someone is ill-treated or relegated to a demeaning position in society, they
often respond by venting their frustration on someone whose societal position
is even lower than their own. By destroying or tormenting the weak, such as an
animal or a child, the oppressor becomes the master who has, in turn, tortured
them. The anger is directed at an innocent instead of the perpetrator of their
own victimisation, and it is difficult to break the cycle of abuse.
Humane
education is needed to develop an enlightened society that has empathy and
respect for life, thus breaking the cycle of abuse. The aim is to create a
culture of caring. It is also a sound investment - working on the prevention of
criminality and antisocial behaviour, which can have a
massive
societal cost, both in terms of reduction in 'quality of life' and in financial
costs incurred through criminal damage, maintenance of law enforcement systems,
court costs, prison systems and juvenile work.
The
following claims were made for humane education by the US National
Parent-Teacher Association Congress in 1993:
"Children
trained to extend justice, kindness, and mercy to animals become more just,
kind and considerate in their relations to one another. Character training along these lines in
youths will result in men and women of broader sympathies; more humane, more
law-abiding - in every respect more valuable - citizens. Humane education is the teaching in schools
and colleges of the nations the principles of justice, goodwill, and humanity
towards all life. The cultivation of the spirit of kindness to animals is but
the starting point toward that larger humanity that includes one's fellow of
every race and clime. A generation of people trained in these principles will
solve their international difficulties as neighbours and not as enemies."
The
practice and reinforcement of kindness, of care and compassion towards animals,
through formal and non-formal educational processes is, thus, viewed as having
a range of positive spin-offs in terms of pro-social attitudes towards people
of a different gender, ethnic group, race, culture or nation.
With
thanks to 'AnimalKind'
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The Poor Activist
by
KMBWolf@aol.com
Do
not be deterred by the title of this article. When I say poor, I do not mean
"oh poor me." I'm talking about the animal activists out there that
want to give millions to charities or buy the best equipment to produce
exceptional protest materials or even send mass amounts of letters to
companies
and organisations, but can't because they lack the monetary funds.
In
other words, the activists who are broke.
Not
having money can seem to put a damper on the spirits of an activist. Trust me,
I have first hand experience at this. I have $34 in my bank account and $1.25
in my pocket as we speak. A few years ago, I had to play my guitar in a subway
station so I could buy food to survive.
Not
having money limits the animal activist. So what to do?
Here
are a few things the poor animal activist can do to help their cause:
*
Educate -- this is the biggest, most
important contribution an activist can do for their cause. Educate people.
Teach them the horrors of fur farms, laboratories, and the meat industry. Lots
of people don't know what really goes on in the world, but you can teach them.
*
Volunteer -- Give time instead of money to your local animal
organizations. I'm not talking about
giving them 40 hours a week. Giving yourself for just an hour a week can really
make a difference.
*
Spread the Word -- Know of a charity auction that you would like to attend, but
can't afford it? Is there a car wash collecting proceeds for an animal rights
fundraiser but don't have a car? Tell your friends and co-workers. They might
be interested, and they never would have gone if you hadn't told them.
*
Drop a Card -- Several organisations, like PETA, give out free information
cards (the size of business cards) for activists to hand out. Collect them and
carry them with you everywhere. Leave them in ATM's, put them in books at the
bookstore, place them on tables at the mall food court.
*
Clickable Donations -- Many sites like igive.com and saveastray.com donate
money to charities when you click on links at their site. Clicks add up
quickly. And so does the money.
*
Be an Example -- Practice what you preach. Become vegetarian/vegan, shop cruelty free, dress fur- and
leather-free. Your views come across better if you show other people that you
are willing to do what you want them to do.
It
might not seem like much, but everything you do helps animals a lot. Nothing you do is too little. Even us
impoverished activists can make a difference.
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AR2001 Final Program Published
from
farm@farmusa.org (FARM)
We
are pleased to announce that the final program for the Animal Rights 2001 first
national conference of the new millennium can now be viewed at http://www.animalrights2001.org/schedule.html.
The name of each session in each date/time slot is followed by the names of the
assigned presenters and the room designation. A growing number of sessions are
hyperlinked to outlines submitted by presenters. Please see the program page at
http://www.animalrights2001.org/program.html
for a description of various program elements and a list of the 115 presenters
in alphabetical order.
Renowned
screen stars James Cromwell and Linda Blair will be honored at the conference
as "Celebrity Animal Advocates of the Year." James Cromwell made his
film debut in 1976, and has starred in numerous award-winning movies including
Babe, Star Trek, and L.A. Confidential. Linda Blair is internationally known
for her starring role in The Exorcist. Other prominent speakers include Howard
Lyman, Tom Regan, Paul Watson, and Steven Wise.
The
current $160 registration fee includes admission to five days of sessions,
exhibits, and videos and free morning and evening snacks. Low-income discounts and work scholarships
are still available. You can register with a credit card by phone (at
1-888-FARM-USA) or on-line (at
http://www.animalrights2001.org/registration.html
).
You can also mail a completed registration form from the web site with a check
(to AR2001, 10101 Ashburton Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817).
The
bargain hotel rates for the Animal Rights first national conference of the new
millennium have been extended till June 20, because of a recent rush of
bookings that has swelled the number of hotel-nights booked to nearly 1,400.
The details, along with a message board for sharing costs,
are
at http://www.animalrights2001.org/lodging.html.
Total attendance is projected at around 1,000.
DON'T
MISS THIS HISTORIC OCCASION, AND BRING A FRIEND!
Let's
make Animal Rights 2001 a truly millennium event!
http://www.animalrights2001.org,
1-888-FARMUSA
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Special Offer
For
anyone placing a display advertisement (1/2 page or larger), starting at $505
The Animals' Agenda magazine is offering a FREE advertising banner on their
website at www.animalsagenda.org. Additional discounts are available for
non-profits.
Reservation
Deadline for July/August 2001: 7/13/01
Artwork
Deadline: 7/19/01
Contact
Shannon Bowman at 301-865-9575
or
shannon@animalsagenda.org for more information.
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Job Opportunity
from
Michael Markarian - mmarkarian@fund.org
The
Fund for Animals' Have-A-Heart Spay and Neuter Clinic is seeking a full-time
Clinic Manager to work in a high-volume, low-cost, spay and neuter clinic in
midtown Manhattan, New York City. Work week is Monday through Thursday, ten
hours a day. Position is available starting July 1.
Fax
letter and resume to: Lia Albo, FAX: 212-977-6885.
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Help For Houston Animal Shelters
I
am donating $5 from the sale of my book, The Puppy Baby Book to Houston animal
shelters for flood relief. The book was just announced a finalist in the
Independent Publisher Book Awards competition and was on display at Book Expo
in Chicago three weeks ago.
The
book is available at my website www.artistic-origins.com,
or they can call the toll free number to order: 877-611-8612.
Dawn Ireland
Home office 713-355-8612
Fax - 713-355-8614
Cell - 832-687-3194
dawnireland@pdq.net
www.artistic-origins.com
http:\\freeweb.pdq.net/dawnireland
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Latest News
Two
items of news just came across the ARO desk.
First, the killer of Leo, the Bichon Frise dog thrown into traffic due
to seeming road rage, was convicted by the jury hearing the case. Sentencing is still pending, but could be as
much as three years in prison.
The
other good news is that the city of Pasadena, California - the place that hosts
the Rose Parade each New Years day - has adopted an ordinance that adds a new
chapter 6.40 to the Pasadena Municipal Code "Restricting the Display of
Animals for Entertainment or Amusement
purposes!!!! The new ordinance in effect bans all
Circuses and Rodeos. Pasadena is among
11 cities to have this type of ordinance, along with one country - Sweden.
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Our's is a Selfless Plan
yes, our's is
a new regime
as we battle
the meat machine
the looks that
we get
don't make us
regret
that our's is
a new regime
yes, this is a
great ordeal
stopping the
moo and the squeal
though angels
they are
we protest
from afar
yes, this is a
great ordeal
yes, our's is
a selfless plan
battling woman
and man
beset on all
sides
with
unscrupulous tides
yes, our is a
selfless plan.
2001 Written
By Diana Moreton - tapster@mindspring.com
(In honour of
all the victimized pigs and
cows that ever
were.)
www.koreananimals.org
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Memorable Quote
"Never
apologize for showing feeling. When you
do, you apologize for truth." ~
Benjamin Disraeli
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