Since my last blog post, this radio interview http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201212/s3661672.htm has taken place with Clare Fryer.
The interview shows a complete lack of compassion for the producers affected, as well as a complete lack of understanding of what actually happens in Australian agriculture. (She refers to the station owners as "Ranchers")
Anyway, today I stumbled across the Email address for Clare Fryer and I took the opportunity to express my displeasure.
Here is a copy of my email:
Claire
I was shocked and appalled to firstly read a PETA media release and
secondly hear your radio interview on ABC radio regarding the fires in the gulf
country.
Your lack of understanding on the topic does you and your organisation
little credit in the wider community. while you mention that Farmers (NOT
ranchers) have a duty of care to their animals, you repeatedly fail to
acknowledge the fact that what has occurred in the gulf IS a natural disaster. I
have not herd you calling for prosecutions of livestock owners who have had
stock washed away in the floods earlier this year, or for prosecutions of pet
owners who lost their animals in these events.
Your latest stunt is yet another thinly veiled attempt to close down any
form of livestock production in the north of the country and it is pleasing to
see that the minister has treated your claims with the contempt that they
deserve.
Your actions would be better spent assisting in fundraising to provide feed
and water for the livestock and native animals left to fend for themselves in
the aftermath of this disaster.
Prosecutions will not save a single animal, if you really want to save the
animals, support the producers who are trying their absolute best to save those
that remain.
Regards
Kent Morris
I would encourage you all to contact PETA and express your displeasure too. If you want Claire's email, just get in touch.
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