It may seem like I'm volleying between subjects, but to see the full blown picture, a panoramic view of as much information as possible is needed.
Just recently the following documents were brought to my attention. They raise concerns about various USDA actions of late. First, HSUS has been meeting with USDA officials making numerous recommendations such as establishing an Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and hosting a “scientific conference” on animal welfare – which Under Secretary Edward Avalos has signed off on (Remember Senator Moran's Video?) The following APHIS AW Scientific Forum memo outlines the recommendations and specifically indicates USDA will seek input from HSUS and other “animal advocacy” groups on topics, issues of concern, speakers, etc. – but does not mention having similar input from the animal use industries. Second, USDA hired a former HSUS litigator – Sarah Conant – to head its enforcement division for animal cruelty violations.
In this war against animal agriculture, can you define and distinguish the enemy? Is USDA friend or foe? Enemy or ally? Are they hurting or harming our animal ag industry and the infrastructure of the U.S.? They wear a familiar name and uniform-so they look a little like us, but do they act like us? Are their goals the same as ours? Whose best interest is being considered? Their recent actions reveal those answers. Does anyone else smell a rat?
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