I live in Sonoma County and I have been following this issue for some time. Usually, our county is fairly progressive on issues such as the environment and animal welfare. I grew up on a farm in PA where we, among other things, raised chickens. Seeing the videos makes me sick. When the evens happened, the local press seemed to make l…
I live in Sonoma County and I have been following this issue for some time. Usually, our county is fairly progressive on issues such as the environment and animal welfare. I grew up on a farm in PA where we, among other things, raised chickens. Seeing the videos makes me sick. When the evens happened, the local press seemed to make light of the protesters; they were somehow "radicals." After giving this much thought, I have come to the conclusion that "money talks." The farmers raising the chickens and the manufacturers seem to have inordinate power. These farms and processing plants employ many workers. And I think the constant painting these protesters as "radicals" has made an impact on the public. It is my hope that when this does go to trial, the jury will see the TRUTH. I am NOT a radical "animal rights" person; they HAVE done things I don't agree with across the country. However, I just want animals raised for food to be treated humanely. Let the people SEE the evidence. I hope a jury agrees.
I live in Sonoma County and I have been following this issue for some time. Usually, our county is fairly progressive on issues such as the environment and animal welfare. I grew up on a farm in PA where we, among other things, raised chickens. Seeing the videos makes me sick. When the evens happened, the local press seemed to make light of the protesters; they were somehow "radicals." After giving this much thought, I have come to the conclusion that "money talks." The farmers raising the chickens and the manufacturers seem to have inordinate power. These farms and processing plants employ many workers. And I think the constant painting these protesters as "radicals" has made an impact on the public. It is my hope that when this does go to trial, the jury will see the TRUTH. I am NOT a radical "animal rights" person; they HAVE done things I don't agree with across the country. However, I just want animals raised for food to be treated humanely. Let the people SEE the evidence. I hope a jury agrees.