Horse slaughter is not a humane alternative to responsible horse care; we have laws in Oklahoma to stop animal neglect.?? The entities that want to open slaughter houses include the Unwanted Horse Coalition; despite the name, that is not an animal welfare organization, it is a consortium of horse breeding registries including the American Quarter Horse Association.? Is that because ?too many? are okay as long as they can keep making money?
Say no to HB 199 and SB 375
Please contact your legislator to tell them to vote NO to horse slaughter in Oklahoma ask that they let you know how they voted on horse slaughter.? Find your legislator at http://www.oklegislature.gov/FindMyLegislature.aspx
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When contacting your own legislator, tell them that you are a constituent.
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A sample e mail:
Dear? ________________;
I urge you to vote NO on HB 1999 and SB 735, the measures that would make Oklahoma into the horse slaughter capitol of the US. Horse slaughter is not part of our legacy.
Contrary to what the proponents say, this measure only helps those who breed horses.? Slaughter will not make a problem go away; it will make overbreeding profitable and ensure the breeding of excess horses.? Especially in view of the EU issues, if this international industry downsizes, Oklahoma could be left with many more unwanted horses that we are concerned about now.
Horse slaughter has been found to be tied to organized crime (http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/feb/15/horsemeat-scandal-the-essential-guide#113), with large-scale Oklahoma horse slaughter dealer George Baker indicted on February 8 by a grand jury with counts that include conspiracy and racketeering. The indictment covered nine Oklahoma counties and extended to Texas; we do not need this ?underworld? industry (http://www.ktul.com/story/19138023/six-men-indicted-for-stealing-livestock-breeding-vehicles).
Responsible ownership is the answer; horse slaughter is not. The equation is not starve or be butchered.? We have laws to prevent starvation. Oklahoma should not be the horse killing state.
No to HB1999 and SB 375.
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Then:
In the coming weeks ?ag? organizations and other interests will work together to decide what legislative bills they support. ?This issue affects all Oklahomans.
Even though they speak about the ?sad? abundance of unwanted horses, most of the nationwide entities that support reopening horse slaughter are involved in breeding more horses.? ?
The following organizations are active at our capitol.? Please let them know that you hope they will join us in saying NO to horse slaughter in Oklahoma. ???
Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce (Oklahoma City) use link: http://www.okstatechamber.com/contact
Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce (Tulsa) webmaster@tulsachamber.com
Oklahoma Cattlemen?s Association- please call them at (405) 235-4391 and ask them to not support (or oppose) the horse slaughter bill.? Horse slaughter is not a part of Oklahoma?s legacy and it is not a part of our agricultural heritage.?
Oklahoma Farm Bureau use link: ?http://www.okfarmbureau.org/index.php?action=about.contactus
Oklahoma Sheriff?s and Peace Officers Association? headquarters@ospoa.org
Oklahoma Sheriff?s Association use link:?
?http://www.oklahomasheriffs.com/about-the-osa/contact-us/ ?
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation information@travelok.com
Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association admin@okvma.org
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A Sample e-mail to these organizations is:
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Dear? [name of organization]
During this session, please do not join forces with those who support the ?horse slaughter? measures before the Oklahoma legislature.
Oklahoma needs jobs and infrastructure, not get-rich-quick schemes and crime.? Horse slaughter is not part of our legacy and it is not a promising business for us.
Contrary to what the proponents say, this measure helps those who breed horses.? Slaughter will not make a problem go away; it will make overbreeding profitable and ensure the ongoing breeding of excess horses.
Horse slaughter has been found to be tied to organized crime (http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/feb/15/horsemeat-scandal-the-essential-guide#113), with large-scale Oklahoma horse slaughter dealer George Baker indicted on February 8 by a grand jury with counts that include conspiracy and racketeering. The indictment covered nine Oklahoma counties and extended to Texas; we do not need an ?underworld? industry (http://www.ktul.com/story/19138023/six-men-indicted-for-stealing-livestock-breeding-vehicles).
Responsible ownership is the answer; horse slaughter is not. The equation is not starve or be butchered.? We have laws to prevent starvation. Oklahoma should not be the horse killing state.
Please stand with Oklahoma on common sense and do not join with the horse slaughter proponents.
No to HB1999 and SB 375.
Sincerely,
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Source: http://www.tulsapetsmagazine.com/2013/02/no-horse-slaughter/
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