CANCEL A RODEO
A number of people have contacted me about a few rodeos
coming into NY. I wish to share the following information about stopping
what Matthew Scully calls 'America's answer to bullfighting':
I have never set foot into North Salem or Community
Board 3 in the South Bronx, both of which had rodeos and cancelled them
after our intervention. Email is a great tool; but in North Salem, EACH AND
EVERY SPONSOR, INCLUDING A REALTOR AND A DRY CLEANER, WAS CALLED ON THE
PHONE AND ALSO SENT A COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION PACKET. The Town Supervisor
was called and sent info as well. The exact same thing was done in the
South Bronx (along with two demos). The press was also contacted re the
South Bronx.
I cannot emphasize personal contact enough; it doesn't
have to be every single sponsor - but do try to do personal outreach if
possible, as an adjunct to email. DO A DEMO AND NOTIFY THE PRESS! And offer
to sit down with local legislators, unreceptive though they may definitely
seem - you may get a surprise. Bring video, implements, copies of other
ordinances, etc.
Attend the rodeo with a camera - and if you see any
illegal cruelty in these rodeos, make an appt with your local district
attorney for the purposes of filing charges against the rodeo purveyors.
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