HSUS Gushes Over New “Creature Caucus” in Congress

[vermonster13]

Group of Congressmen to Advocate Animal Rights Agenda
2/19/09


The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) couldn’t be happier with the formation of a new group of Congressmen that will promote its agenda.

On February 18, U.S. Representatives Jim Moran (D- VA) and Elton Gallegy (R- CA) announced the formation of a new Congressional Animal Protection Caucus. The goal of the group is to get like-minded members of Congress together and promote animal rights policy in Washington, D.C. through forums and briefings.

According to the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF), the legislative wing of the HSUS, the new caucus will “take lawmaking for the animals to the next level.” HSLF went on to gush in its blog, “we could not be more excited about their leadership of this new organization of humane lawmakers.”

HSUS President and CEO, Wayne Pacelle was also prominently quoted in  Rep. Moran’s press release announcing the caucus’ formation.

Pacelle stated, “The newly constituted Congressional Animal Protection Caucus will help better align our federal policies with public opinion, and we are excited to work closely with its leaders and with the entire Congress to combat cruelty and abuse."

As of press time, a full list of other U.S. Representatives joining the caucus was not available. However, the USSA will let sportsmen know as the names become available. Each member of the caucus should be contacted by constituents in their districts.

Representatives should be made aware of HSUS’ radical anti-hunting agenda. They also need to be aware that sportsmen expect their representatives not to cow tow to that agenda.

[swampjoe]

Animal "rights" policy?  Animal Protection Caucus?  This is a bad thing.  A very bad thing.  Read that title again slowly....

Group of Congressmen to Advocate Animal Rights Agenda

[mwmwmb]

with getting into a politcal debate, i would like to point out that this is a bipartisan effort. I have long argued that hunting/second ammendment issuse are not DEM vs REP but rather urban VS rural. this means that we need to engage with urban folks more to teach them the sports we enjoy and pass these traditions on.

[LKH]

Good point mwmwmb.  I expect Sen Begich, AK and both MT democratic senators to be on our side.  It's almost a west vs east issue.

My mom at 87 is a hardcore deer killer. Two last fall, yet she belongs to the Humane Society.  Try as I might to explain that they are anti-hunting, its like talking to the corner of the room.