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sit_with's avatar

Wayne, "It is important to remember that every villain is just a future friend . . . accept suffering without retaliation." Jeryl's statement, "I just wanted to save one dog" is a great tagline. Risa M

Melanie's avatar

We absolutely must continue to expose the system that requires brutality from randomly selected “authorities” who are willing to sell their souls for cold hard cash. Money is just an agreement humans fell into with each other. It’s not truly representative of our collective morality. It’s a fiction that we are feeling imprisoned by…it’s not REAL. Not like Jeryl’s tears were.

sit_with's avatar

agree. beginning with transforming the our culture's perverse mindset from scarcity to abundance.

Melanie's avatar

I wish we would ask these officers whether they would do what they are doing if not for money, ask them directly, not only during confrontations, but whenever we have the chance. I wonder if they are able to self reflect at all ... what a huge wound to carry, not being able or willing to self reflect with care for self, for other, for the collective. I am sad for them, and hope they wake from the nightmare imposed on them by their beliefs.

Lynn Kennedy's avatar

They are brainwashed.

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Lisa Thompson's avatar

Protecting who? Serving who?... A massive corporation feeding it's greet off the blood of innocent creatures . Defending thi corporations right to break the law after 300 infractions of animal cruelty and abuse. Those police are protecting the right to cheat the system for profit no mastter how much blood is shed. Do your research friend. Tjos police are not protecting or serving you. And they will eventually be prosecuted . The mechanics of the law are already grinding in the favor if the right side of history. Again. Do your research.

Lynn Kennedy's avatar

Hahaha. Seriously? Protecting perverse torture of animals. This mindset is exactly the problem. The public needs to under EXACTLY WHAT IS GOING ON INSIDE Riglan.

Dougy's avatar

Can you link me to footage of the torture? I've yet to see it.

Marlene Garner's avatar

Bless you all! Prayers 🙏 for success.

Frank Lane's avatar

Until all are free, none of us animals are free...

John's avatar

I so admire Jeryl, and your reflections are so helpful, Wayne, not only in describing these events, but in helping to shape future actions and attitudes. I do have one strategic suggestion to consider for any future confrontations like those last Saturday. Whenever possible have someone or someone’s on hand ready to film a specific event as it happens. How powerful would it be to actually see you thrown to the ground and arrested. And imagine if what was done to Jeryl had been filmed … the outrage and sympathy would be multiplied by 1000 times. Without footage the sheriff, company spokespeople, and biased news journalists can, as they have done, claim that the demonstrators were the violent perpetrators. Anyone who was there saw the restraint and kindness of 99% of all of you brave protesters, and the violent acts of the demonstrators. Bless you all for your ongoing efforts on behalf of these innocent dogs, and on behalf of those of us who were not there in body but were (and are) with you in spirit.

Laurie Smith's avatar

I agree John having it completely filmed would be so powerful. Several media crews had their camera equipment confiscated by police. I'm suspecting they had coverage the police didn't want others to see.

Holly's avatar

• Every voice matters

• Name the villain

• Take the moral high ground

• Courage of purpose

These should be our guiding principles for saving the 2,000 beagles in Ridglan Farms’ dog torture chamber.

With a very special thank you and admiration for Jeryl. I hope you are recovering from the police and security guard brutality and get your wish to save one dog.

Dougy's avatar

When an activist snatched a baton from an officer, was that taking the moral high ground?

If every voice matters why is Wayne making all the decisions? I saw numerous activists say "can you stop publicizing this and do it in secret because of the backlash?" Their voices didn't matter because, to Wayne, THEY didn't matter. You are cogs in Wayne's machine to do his bidding. Oh...and who's the ONE person that was not pepper sprayed or hit with rubber bullets? King Wayne!

Lisa Thompson's avatar

It is not enough to save 2000 dogs when they can get 2000 more. We needed the public outcry and the visibility to further the pressure and the demand not only for the safety of the dogs . ( which will come because we don't stop). But also to shut down every single farm like Ridglen farm in the fair USA. That is the plan. Do you know how many thousands of people are now aware of Ridglan famrs and the horros that go on there? This time 1000 showed up. Next time 5000. And good news today? Ridglan farm is being prosecuted for breaking the law. We will get those dogs out. And they will NEVER be able to do business again. If they srvive the criminal charges headed their way. Hope this answer makes it more plain to you. Long live King Wayne and all he has done to selflessly serve this cause. Shame on you for being an idiot.

Ellen In NC's avatar

What’s your plan to save these dogs?

Lisa Thompson's avatar

What's your plan Ellen? We are taking part in Wayne's plan. Please share if you have a better one.I will happily join with you as well. We are all here to save the dogs however we can. Thanks for asking.

Dougy's avatar

What's your plan to scale this for cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, fish...?

Lisa Thompson's avatar

The more we fight the horrors of animal cruelty and experimentation. The narrower the road gets for each perpetrator. These dogs are going to change public policy on all animal testing. Do your part . Do your research. I ask you, what are YOU doing today to scale this for cows , pigs, chickens, turkeys. If you know how to do it better? DO IT.

Dougy's avatar

You are attacking the #2 in their industry. You have most definitely helped the bottom line for #1. Maybe this is all a ploy and you're actually working with #1 to stifle competition.

Dougy's avatar

Maybe attack the demand 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Dougy's avatar

Then do it bitch. Tf?

Lisa Thompson's avatar

Exactly! Thanks for the encouragement .

Suzanne Strachan's avatar

What a beautiful heroine, “I just wanted to save one dog”! Thank you Wayne for helping the AR movement maintain clarity and direction.

Dougy's avatar

Go to a fucking shelter.

Lisa Thompson's avatar

Is that what you're doing Dougy ? Going to a fucking shelter? Is that what you think this is about? Good for you. Save dogs your way!

Dougy's avatar

Yes...I rescue dogs from shelters. How many dogs were saved from this most recent action? How many fucking dogs will die because of your attention seeking ways?

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tamasin mxm's avatar

Thank you All so much for doing this. Bless the little enslaved dog-people 🐕🐾✨️💫✨️🙏🙏🏾

Tiffany Wagner's avatar

Is Jeryl is jail? I feel so sad for her “I just wanted to save one dog” 😭

Dougy's avatar

She could have gone to a shelter but she's insane and clearly has no one that cares for her bc there's no way I'd let my grandma follow this piece of shit, Wayne.

Lisa Thompson's avatar

And that's why you are you Dougy. A guy defending corporate animal cruelty and murder. And denegrating anyone brave enough to risk broken limb to do otherwise. I guess you are the guy that tells his elders what they can and can't do too. What a hero you are here. I deeply admire you.

Dougy's avatar

Yes I absolutely would have told my grandmother to sit her ass down if she was heading out with a convicted felon to break into a facility. What fucking planet do you live on?

Lisa Thompson's avatar

I deserve that for provoking you. But I do think we live on the same planet regardless of our differing views. Take care.

Edel Sanders's avatar

Thank you for your thoughtful words and courageous actions. May all sincere activists, precious beagles and living beings know peace and justice.

Chris's avatar

Praying everyday for these precious dogs and all the people there NOT GIVING UP💞💞💞💞

Lisa C's avatar

Thank you.

“Every villain is a future friend.”

This exemplifies the spirit with which this group came to rescue the suffering Dogs when no one else would…

Claire Paxton's avatar

I’m appalled there are people on here attacking Wayne- where is this coming from? All he ever wanted to do is save these poor dogs from needless suffering- Wayne is a wonderful person!

Catherine Thomas's avatar

Same. It’s so easy to criticize others…much easier than looking at our own deficits. They are being vulgar and rude. It’s really disturbing and I’m hoping administrators will address this.

Dougy's avatar

Chloe Leffakis can't help you.

Dougy's avatar

No, sweetheart. If you're new here, just say so. Wayne has made many missteps and stepped on toes to get here. He has made no apologies and simply tried to move on despite continuously breaking down the very tool needed for animal liberation, activists. Wayne doesn't receive a modicum of the hate he's sent out.

Darcy's avatar

Australia has a political party called the Animal Justice Party. We need one in the US....a political party to rival the Democrats and Republicans in which every member's platform centers around animal rights and conservation. People like Wayne need to run for office. The old 2 party system is corrupt and has been infiltrated by the worst people among us.

Lynn Kennedy's avatar

I am gutted, morally wounded, angry at the police response. However, considering the twisted reasoning being used by the Sheriff and police, it's not surprising. In order to be violent, they must believe their roles are to be violent no matter what the rescuers behaviour shows. It's like ICE; dehumanize the perpetrator and your own morals aren't affected. This reaction was def over the top, abusive and displayed macho idiocy. I don't know what the next steps are but we, as activists, will continue to broadcast, reveal this absurd violent response. The general public MUST come to realize the lies being told. The torture of these dogs, the BREEDING of these dogs FOR torture.....it cannot go unseen any longer.

Dougy's avatar

A protestor literally snatched a baton from an officer that was doing nothing to them. Another rammed a fence and sped around the premises nearly hitting officers and a propane tank. Blame Wayne. He has lost control of himself and thusly lost control over his group. They were behaving violently bc their leader behaved violently. He's convinced you people to commit crimes openly with no masks, no secrecy, and thusly no protection. He's a lawyer with lawyer buddies and money he's taken from grannies like Jeryl. You may want to think of your own resources and standing before committing crimes with him. You will not be facing the same consequences.

LeAnn's avatar

we need more people like her!

Dougy's avatar

People that don't know their limits and put themselves in harm's way? Nein

Dougy's avatar

Dogs are still dying in shelters btw. peta is still riding around collecting up dogs and cats that are perfectly healthy and killing them. There are plenty of fights, know yourself.

John's avatar

I meant would have seen the “nonviolent” act is of the demonstrators. My bad.