Old Dog/New Tricks
Well-known member
PETA is upset WHY
On the fast Track
http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c109:S.3880:
Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (Introduced in Senate)
S 3880 IS
109th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3880
To provide the Department of Justice the necessary authority to apprehend, prosecute, and convict individuals committing animal enterprise terror.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 8, 2006
Mr. INHOFE (for himself, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. THUNE, and Mr. ISAKSON) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c109:S.3880:
Immediate Action Needed!
New federal law may pass TOMORROW (Today)
that labels peaceful activism as "terrorism!"
The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA)
http://m1e.net/c?58312492-RnpFRLtdDjWw2 ... /DmHaDA.3I is
pending in Congress (HR 4239). Industry groups are pushing it through
quickly and with little public scrutiny (fast-tracking it like the
Patriot Act... first through the House of Reps, then through the Senate) before the Fall recess.
They plan to vote on this tomorrow, Friday, September 29 in the House.
This is the most important call yet because it affects our ability to
help ALL animals!
We need to flood the lines with calls in opposition now!
* Contact your House Reps now at 202-224-3121 to urge them to oppose HR 4239. (PASS)
* Contact your Senators now at 202-224-3121 to urge them to oppose S 3880 (was S 1926). (PASS)
* Contact co-sponsors Senators Inhof & Feinstein at 202-224-3121
to oppose S 3880. (Urge Her To PASS) Love :heart:
* Forward this message to friends, the ACLU & social advocacy
groups.
http://www.farmusa.org/images/eagleflag.jpg
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WHY IS PETA Looking for Support to STOP this Bill
Details & Talking Points:.
The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act drastically expands the Animal
Enterprise Protection Act of 1992
http://m1e.net/c?58312492-mxkSg.cdLMiMg ... 38xs7nDigk
* AETA labels the tactics of Martin Luther King and Gandhi as
"terrorism." It spells out penalties for "an offense involving
exclusively a nonviolent physical obstruction of an animal enterprise or
a business having a connection to, or relationship with, an animal
enterprise, that may result in loss of profits but does not result in
bodily injury...." In other words any act that causes a loss of profits
to animal-exploiting industries (like a reduction in meat consumption)
can be treated as terrorism.
* AETA risks the prosecution of undercover investigators,
whistle-blowers and other activists as "terrorists." It defines
"economic damage" as including "the loss of profits." The extremely
vague and broad sweeping language puts all animal advocates at risk.
Causing the loss of profits is NOT terrorism. It's effective activism.
And even activists that are not prosecuted under the law will be
affected by the extreme rhetoric.
* AETA is unnecessary. There are already laws to protect
industries against illegal actions, regardless of who commits the acts.
All Americans should be concerned about this gross infringement on the
first amendment. The term terrorism should not be used against peaceful social justice advocacy. Who will be next?
Who will be next - PETA :!: :heart:
On the fast Track
http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c109:S.3880:
Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (Introduced in Senate)
S 3880 IS
109th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3880
To provide the Department of Justice the necessary authority to apprehend, prosecute, and convict individuals committing animal enterprise terror.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 8, 2006
Mr. INHOFE (for himself, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. THUNE, and Mr. ISAKSON) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c109:S.3880:
Immediate Action Needed!
New federal law may pass TOMORROW (Today)
that labels peaceful activism as "terrorism!"
The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA)
http://m1e.net/c?58312492-RnpFRLtdDjWw2 ... /DmHaDA.3I is
pending in Congress (HR 4239). Industry groups are pushing it through
quickly and with little public scrutiny (fast-tracking it like the
Patriot Act... first through the House of Reps, then through the Senate) before the Fall recess.
They plan to vote on this tomorrow, Friday, September 29 in the House.
This is the most important call yet because it affects our ability to
help ALL animals!
We need to flood the lines with calls in opposition now!
* Contact your House Reps now at 202-224-3121 to urge them to oppose HR 4239. (PASS)
* Contact your Senators now at 202-224-3121 to urge them to oppose S 3880 (was S 1926). (PASS)
* Contact co-sponsors Senators Inhof & Feinstein at 202-224-3121
to oppose S 3880. (Urge Her To PASS) Love :heart:
* Forward this message to friends, the ACLU & social advocacy
groups.
http://www.farmusa.org/images/eagleflag.jpg
======================================
WHY IS PETA Looking for Support to STOP this Bill
Details & Talking Points:.
The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act drastically expands the Animal
Enterprise Protection Act of 1992
http://m1e.net/c?58312492-mxkSg.cdLMiMg ... 38xs7nDigk
* AETA labels the tactics of Martin Luther King and Gandhi as
"terrorism." It spells out penalties for "an offense involving
exclusively a nonviolent physical obstruction of an animal enterprise or
a business having a connection to, or relationship with, an animal
enterprise, that may result in loss of profits but does not result in
bodily injury...." In other words any act that causes a loss of profits
to animal-exploiting industries (like a reduction in meat consumption)
can be treated as terrorism.
* AETA risks the prosecution of undercover investigators,
whistle-blowers and other activists as "terrorists." It defines
"economic damage" as including "the loss of profits." The extremely
vague and broad sweeping language puts all animal advocates at risk.
Causing the loss of profits is NOT terrorism. It's effective activism.
And even activists that are not prosecuted under the law will be
affected by the extreme rhetoric.
* AETA is unnecessary. There are already laws to protect
industries against illegal actions, regardless of who commits the acts.
All Americans should be concerned about this gross infringement on the
first amendment. The term terrorism should not be used against peaceful social justice advocacy. Who will be next?
Who will be next - PETA :!: :heart:
