Subject: [againstslaughter] What's next for Illinois
Hi all,
Sorry it has taken me so long to post, but it has been even more hectic here,
the last 2 days, than it was prior to our hearing. We have been working on
ideas to close Cavel down, or at the very least SLOW them down. We are
actively pursuing the license revocation; this will not stop them, but it will
slow them down a bit. They will have to re-apply for their license AFTER
construction is complete and the facility is fully equipped. This is the PROPER
licensing procedure. We will see that they follow the LAW!! we are also pursuing
other ideas, in fact today, Jan met with the Animal Law Society at the John
Marshall Law School in Chicago. We provided them with information that they will
be researching with much vigor as the school submitted a letter of support to
Molaro's office, along with several pages of signatures on a petition. I
am not at full liberty to discuss what they are researching, just yet, but as
soon as we have a definitive plan is place, I will let everyone know.
Other recent happenings: Last night I did a lengthy interview with the
Northern Star. It went well. we will see how they print it. I gave
them lots of info, told them the real truth of the level of support this
legislation has. Asked them to be the voice of truth for the Community of
Dekalb. the people of Dekalb have a right to know the facts. Not
lies and propaganda!! I gave them a copy of the falsified license. This
is the 1st time I have disclosed this document. I was not at liberty to
disclose until now. They asked for a copy of the slaughter tape, they received
that as well. I supplied them with copies of all the letters of support
for SB 1921 from the major players in the IL horse industry. They appeared
to be quite surprised!! This morning I did another interview. This
was a BIGGY!! the Thoroughbred Times!! They interviewed Jan yesterday, me
today. I also, supplied the Times reporter with a copy of the infamous license.
We are getting really good media exposure right now and I am concentrating on
keeping this in the news. Please, keep trying to reach out to all media!!
Monday, a TV reporter from Rockford is coming to my farm for a TV investigative
report she is doing on horse slaughter. CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT ONE!! We are
also, working on FUND-RAISING. Now that our legislation has been delayed, we are
going to need a lot of $$$ to keep us in the game. We are planning a
fund-raiser at Hawthorne real soon. Will post details as soon as available.
We are going to solicit donations from the racing industry to hire lobbyists,
and meet other expenses. We are also trying to raise the funds necessary to do
an official poll in Illinois. As we all know, politicians love 2 things:
money and votes!! The polls taken in TX, KY and UT are some of our best
ammunition. Nothing tells the story of how Americans feel better than a
poll. This is going to cost approximately 4-5 thousand to do. In the packets we
distributed to the reps and senators this week we had
official poll results, copies of the Il Horse industries big wigs letters, a
fact sheet of what the Il racing industry does for the economy of IL, and the
congressional findings on horse slaughter. We are waiting on a very important
letter of support. We expect to have a letter from the Teamsters who are
110,000 strong supporting the bill. WE have much to do to prepare for the next
legislative session. Anyone with suggestions, please, weigh in. We need to work
up another plan of attack for Bill O'Reilly, Dateline, 60 Minutes etc. We need
NATIONAL COVERAGE! Many, many, thank you's to everyone for your tremendous
efforts in Illinois.