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Title: House Passes ‘Terrorism’ Act Against Animal Activists
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Published: Nov 15, 2006
Author: M Tady
Post Date: 2006-11-17 17:43:02 by Kamala
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House Passes ‘Terrorism’ Act Against Animal Activists by Megan Tady Nov. 15 – Monday afternoon, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that reclassifies unlawful animal-rights tactics as terrorism under certain conditions, even if they are non-violent. As reported by The NewStandard just hours before the House took its voice vote on the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA), the bill will classify civil disobedience actions – such as blockades, property destruction, trespassing, and the freeing of captive animals – as terrorism. The AETA amends current law enabling the government to prosecute activists for intentionally damaging property used by "animal enterprises" – businesses that use or sell animals. The AETA expands those provisions to enhance penalties against activists who "interfere" with animal enterprises by destroying property or engaging in behavior that appears "threatening." It even includes perceive threats to companies that work with animal enterprises and takes into account resulting profit losses. The House passed the Senate's version of the bill, which was approved in September. Critics consider that version bad enough, but they had been especially alarmed that a House version of the bill swept in "non-violent physical obstruction of an animal enterprise" as an offense if it causes a loss of profits. While the Senate version does not explicitly ban such activity, critics believe it to be vague enough to encompass civil disobedience in its scope. The AETA does make specific provisions to safeguard activity protected under the First Amendment, but critics have raised concerns it could have the effect of discouraging even lawful protests. Because only a voice vote was taken, there is no record of who approved or opposed the AETA bill. Representative Dennis Kucinich (D–Ohio) spoke against the legislation, saying it compromises civil rights and threatens to "chill" free speech. Kucinich also addressed the animals he fears will be less protected if the legislation scares off protesters. "Just as we need to protect people's right to conduct their work without fear of assault, so too this Congress has yet to address some fundamental ethical principles with respect to animals. How should animals be treated humanely? This is a debate that hasn't come here." © 2006 The NewStandard. All rights reserved. The NewStandard is a non-profit publisher that encourages noncommercial reproduction of its content. Reprints must prominently attribute the author and The NewStandard, hyperlink to http://newstandardnews.net (online) or display http://newstandardnews.net (print), and carry this notice. For more information or commercial reprint rights, please see the TNS reprint policy.
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#1. To: Kamala, btp holdings, ferret mike (#0)
As reported by The NewStandard just hours before the House took its voice vote on the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA), the bill will classify civil disobedience actions – such as blockades, property destruction, trespassing, and the freeing of captive animals – as terrorism. Someone get a semi truck full of rope and meet me outside the capitol.
Got wire cutters? cut fence around any cattle ranch. The profit margins can't take the losses this causes. This law is fuel to the fire. All other activists are next. Any and all ways to harm animal based concerns is now on the table as to do agenda items. This law sets a precedent. Anyone who can't see that is a fool.
I advocate shooting to death on sight anyone who does this to someones private property.
You think a fence is worth more then a human life? Actually, you would be the one committing the capital crime, cutting a fence at best is a class C felony or even a misdemeanor most places. Predator/prey relationship is different then vivisection, the fur trade, or some of the cruel animal husbandry practices opposed by PETA. I am an Earth First! activist who has nearly died when a security guard precipitated my fall three stories from a tree I was merely bannering. I know first hand about the dangers of overzealous tactics. I am not impressed by your bravado, in fact, for all I know with your constant expressions of contempt for Americans you were one of the crew who set the charges in the twin towers in NYC. Not likely, but who is to say? Someone did it. I often wonder what sort of personality would fit a well developed profile of those with that blood on their hands for a little bit of money. ;-)
Shame on you. And if you come on to my property to do vandalism like say cut my fence to free my cattle I will do all I can to try and kill you.
I still chuckle at the remembrance of the interview I saw 10-15 years ago???? with the cute little gal wanting to extend rights to plants too. She talked of homeowners slaughtering their lawns and wood cutters of murdering trees so others could simply stay warm. It really is just a matter where each person draws that line. My line seems to be near yours though.
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Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/LatestMonday afternoon, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that reclassifies unlawful animal-rights tactics as terrorism under certain conditions, even if they are non-violent.
#5. To: IndieTX (#1)
#8. To: Ferret Mike, IndieTX (#5)
Got wire cutters? cut fence around any cattle ranch.
#9. To: Destro (#8)
#15. To: Ferret Mike (#9)
I am not impressed by your bravado, in fact, for all I know with your constant expressions of contempt for Americans you were one of the crew who set the charges in the twin towers in NYC.
#16. To: Destro (#15)
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