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Animal owners’ freedom may seem petty when the
nation is in crisis but Breeders must unite to expose and
defeat Animal Rights Legislation, one of the most subversive threats this country has ever
faced.
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TheDogPress
07|01|09
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Paul Revere’s warning to the colonists was enabled by
a handful of
valiant Americans. Were it not for their dedication to freedom,
there would have been no famous ride - and no United States.
Over two centuries later, citizens have instant communication,
yet we only shout at each other…
Incredibly, most dog owners don’t realize that we have lost the
Right to pursue happiness with whatever breed we choose. We no
longer have an inalienable Right to eat meat, wear fur, and keep
animals for the emotional benefits they provide.
In the last ten years, business owners have been stripped of
their Right to set policy in their own establishments and in
many cities, citizens have lost the Right to smoke in their own
homes! If a survivor of Tiananmen Square had been told that the
Land of The Free and The Brave would tolerate such extraordinary
loss of personal freedom, he would have scoffed. Conversely, had
he told your grandparents that his government controls how many
children he can have, they would have thought it was a crude
joke.
Remember Einstein’s Theory of Relativity? Well here’s another
theory; it’s called Political Relativity and it applies to our
right to keep and breed dogs or any other animal. The really
cognizant reader is already extrapolating my theory. It’s a
subject best dealt with in another format but let me give you a
simple analogy that relates to the “animal rights” legislation
sweeping America.
We had not reached our second century of hard-fought freedom
before moonshiners were hunted down and arrested so the
government could protect us by regulating the safety of alcohol.
Man has made intoxicating brews since he first learned to make
fire but in the blink of an eye, the legislature decided what we
can drink, and what it will cost. Political Relativity isn’t a
theory. It works. It is not alcohol that’s controlled, it is the
citizenry - forced to pay more Federal Tax on alcohol than it
costs to make, bottle and transport it.
The moonshiners didn’t see it coming but today we can see the
Political Relativity. We’re lucky. We have time to fight for the
Freedom to make (breed) quality purebred dogs so that the
government and animal rightists (1) can’t legislate it away to puppy
mills! (2) If you agree, here’s how to unite.
 A: GET A NAME that has a pronounceable, easy to remember
acronym. In order to be heard, dog breeders must unite with
other hobby breeder groups whether they breed horses, cats, or
bunny rabbits! The United Breeders of America aka TUBA has a
nice sound. The TUBA sets the pace because it is the biggest
voice in a marching band! Oompah, oompah, oompah! We need a
band!
B: UNITE and COORDINATE. Stop duplication and the waste of
volunteered time. TUBA leaders must be actively involved in
lobbying and campaigning. Delegates can be chosen from
Legislative groups that submit a one page document enumerating
bills defeated and funds spent per bill. That will eliminate
many legislative groups but TUBA’s board should welcome all
groups as members and help them become better organized, funded
and successful.
C: PRIORITIES must be decided and assigned. Some groups already
maintain lists of proposed and pending state legislation but
voters need a Voter’s List of the politicians, associations, or
PACs that sponsored, supported, or voted for adverse
animal-related legislation. Only then can we insure a congress
and senate that will protect our freedom at both the state and
federal level.
Now we’re getting somewhere. TUBA should appoint Regional Delegates
to organize the following:
Pet Rallies to gain and mobilize voters. Quit preaching to the
converted! Hold pet owner rallies in taxpayer-funded parks,
fairgrounds, and athletic fields. Shopping centers and Malls
love crowds so get permission to draw them in! Do Obedience,
Tricks, Agility demonstrations, anything to attract a crowd.
Serve lemonade and give pony rides for donations. Give out an
information pamphlet with a website and a key person to contact.
If you don’t provide a phone number or email address, the animal
rightists have already beaten you. Admit it and either join
another group or decide that you are an American with the same
rights as “them” and stand up for what you believe in.
Political Rallies and Tea Parties. Take your dog, parrot, or a
really “cool cat” because regardless of your political
affiliations, that’s where you meet people who know nothing
about “animal rights” but they are interested in politics and
will be attracted by your pet. And what better place to meet
legislators in a friendly situation? Tell them about TUBA and
that all animal owners are dedicated to this cause. Explain that
your group would like to know that they will legislatively
support pet owner and
breeder rights. Ask if they oppose fiscal waste and more
legislation instead of enforcing existing animal cruelty and
welfare laws… all of which translates to solid support and VOTES
in the next election. Give them your hand-out pamphlet and ask
them to contact you.
Split assignments. Send one team to the flea market, armed with
handouts and a well behaved pet. Send another to the lake or the
beach. Split up between a skate board park, softball or high
school basketball game; places where there are youngsters. An
unusual pet draws kids like a magnet, and kids bring their
parents – potential members who vote!
Local Elections. Send reminders and Voter Lists with the
candidates’ records so people can take it with them to the
polls. If citizens don’t know how each candidate voted, how can
they vote effectively? Offer transportation when needed. People
have to be motivated to go to the polls. If you haven’t given
pet owners and tax payers a reason to go, join another marching
band!
All states have a Pet Law list. Some work, some don’t. Some
states have several “legislative groups” but that’s ineffective.
It siphons funds and volunteers away from each group. If The
United Breeders Of America brought together an average of 200
activated members per state, that’s 10,000 people marching for
their rights. If every member donated $100 or more for start-up
expenses, that buys TUBA groups millions of dollars in press and
pamphlets! Factor in donations and TUBA has accountable funding,
nationwide leadership, and a truly united legislative purpose.
The TUBA band has main street's attention and support.
Like the doctor who watched
for the lantern signal and the stableman who saddled Paul
Revere’s horse, we must give up individual glory and ego and
come together for the common good. Sound familiar? It should,
it’s what made America free!
Dog breeders need to get organized or get another hobby! I don’t
know about you but I’d rather join the TUBA marching band. Can’t you
hear the oompah, oompah, oompah, the drumbeat, and the clear
sweet call of a bugle? You betcha!
Barbara J. Andrews, Editor
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