WILLIE NELSON: A FRIEND TO ANIMALS!
A Man Fighting The Good Fight!
Photo: Courtesy of Rolling Stone
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My mother is so shocked by the physical abuse people seem to forever be inflicting on each other in the news on television, that she often says, "My God, I can't even see an animal treated with such cruelty". These words came to mind when I heard the positive news that Willie Nelson has filmed a television commercial funded by the Utah-based Best Friends Animal Society. The commercial is aimed at stopping one of the most sickening acts of animal cruelty. His television spot supports an anti-dogfighting bill that is moving through the Georgia Legislature. Since I've copy written many commercials, I took note of the effectiveness of this ad copy: (Nelson looking into the TV camera): "Dogfighting is against the law in Georgia, but the laws are so weak, the beautiful state of Georgia has become a haven for dogfighters from around the country," he says. The bill has already passed the state Senate and goes before a House committee in January. I hope it passes! If it does, it would make it a felony for anyone to sell, trade or transport dogs for the purpose of dogfighting.
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Another thing I like about Nelson (aside from his CD "Teatro") is the fact that he is a sincere advocate for horses and their treatment. He has been campaigning for passage of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503/S. 1915) with the Society for Animal Protective Legislation. Further, Nelson is on the Board of Directors and has adopted a number of horses from Habitat for Horses. I've Blogged about this Act twice now on this website because I feel my late Cousin would want me to do it. And besides, it comes from my heart. So, for the Third time, I'll say this. We have three foreign-owned mills in this country that are slaughtering horses and I'll spare you the rest. This is just so warped. If you have a moment, write a short, but to the point letter as I have to your Congressional Representatives and tell them to support the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act H.R 503/S.1915 today!
Hope You Enjoy the Weekend!
---Michael
posted by Michael Manning @ 4:19 PM
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It will be a good day when the penalties for cruelty to animals will fit the crime. Yay for Wille and for Sarah McLachlan.
I am so impressed with the efforts that the Best Friends Society is making. Visiting there would be such a treat!
Seamus: Yes, I agree! The animals are defenseless.
One of mine and Charley's favorite country stars. It's a very good deed that he is doing. I wonder how humans would feel if the cruelty was turned around?!
ma: Let's hope we can see more peace in the world so issues like this don't contaminate mankind. I recall a fun conversation in Florida with Bud Buckley as we listened to Willie's "Teatro" and we both agreed. He is a very under-rated guitarist. A Great artist! :)
Have a good weekend!!!
Yay for Willie Nelson and i'm all against animal cruelty. We need to do better at making tougher laws and enacting them.
Patti: ASPCA needs all of our help on that. Unfortunately this is an ongoing tragedy that we must fight for the pets who need our intervention! Yeah, Willie is cool. I get a kick when he's introducing his band and he get's to his sister Bobbie, who is so shy she looks like she'd rather hide under her keyboards!
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