By [email protected]
I'm fairly new to the animal rights movement, and like
any newbie, I depend on a lot of sources for information. How lucky for
me to have access to this wonderful web world we weave. How lucky for
the animals so much information is reaching so many more people ! I know
in my heart, less animals are dying and suffering needlessly because of
animal rights and the people who embrace them. I'm darn proud to be an
ARA, and I thank the Anti's for that.
What is an Anti ? It's a tough call, and like with any
advocacy movement, the definitions vary depending on our relationship
with these people who are critical of animal rights. I've found a
majority just don't take the time to educate themselves about AR, but
are receptive and open-minded about discussing the animal issues that
concern us. I know, I used to be one. My only education was from the
headlines when research labs and slaughterhouse equipment was destroyed.
I don't condone violence for any reason, but I understood the message
they were trying to send. I asked myself, what is upsetting those people
so much that they are willing to give up their personal freedoms for the
animals? So I did some research and discovered the atrocities that went
on in those buildings. I got mad too.
This eventually brought me to the "fringe group" of
Anti's. These are those vapid, name-calling bullies who perhaps are the
most uncompassionate, miserable human beings on earth, not only towards
animals, but their fellow humans! Unfortunately, there's a gaggle of
them stalking the AOL message boards, primarily in the Animal Advocacy
community, particularly on the Peta and ProAnimal Rights boards. Also,
on the Usenet Newsgroups' Animal Politics board.......much like the AOL
boards but without the TOS restraints, like using gutter language to
make them look BIG. If you have the time and patience, ACLU has an
animal rights board also, but you really need an asbestos suit there,
and a proctologist to remove the many interesting things they'd like to
shove up your.........nevermind, you get the drift.
Fortunately, I've become a part of a great many positive
animal rights communities, which includes Team England Gal's
subscription services. It was my first experience towards educating
myself and feeling comfortable with my beliefs. I also subscribe to many
Action Alert lists which brings international concern for the animals
into the privacy of my home. How good it feels to help the animals in my
jammies!!!!! After spending many years putting bandaids on the animal
welfare problems, primarily in the shelters, I truly believe the only
hope the animals have now, lies with those of us who seek solutions to
end as much suffering as we can. Those who fight us, aka Anti's, are
committed to shooting the messengers to protect their own selfish
reasons to justify animal exploitation. We simply cannot let them win
and take control of forums, and sadly, even the internet's email lists
which they infiltrate often.
My advice to you all, no matter where you encounter
them, on message boards or in person, Hug An Anti, they hate that.
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