| It appears that Garrett's Bergen Record op-ed did not quell the gathering storm in the fifth district. The Humane Society Legislative Fund recently alerted it's members that a rally is planned for Noon on Wednesday, September 12.
Garrett may think that an op-ed will explain his opposition to the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act, or as he calls it the "federal dog-fighting law", but it doesn't sound like animal lovers are going to buy it. I don't have much advice for Garrett, he'd better hope that animal haters outnumber animal lovers in his next election.
Here is the email alert from the Humane Society Legislative Fund.
Rally on Wednesday, September 12 to Protest Rep. Scott Garrett's Vote to Give Dogfighters a Free Pass
Dear Friend,
Please join the Humane Society Legislative Fund and concerned animal advocates to protest Rep. Scott Garrett's recent vote to give dogfighting a free pass.
When: Wednesday, September 12, 12:00-1:00 pm
Where: Rep. Garrett's Paramus District Office: 210 Route 4 East Suite 206, Paramus, NJ 07652 map
In the wake of the Michael Vick dogfighting case, you may wonder why Rep. Garrett recently sided with dogfighting interests and voted against the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act. This legislation upgrades penalties for illegal transportation of fighting dogs -- one of the crimes Vick has admitted to -- from misdemeanor to felony penalties.
The vast majority of members of Congress supported this legislation to put a stop to precisely the type of behavior that Michael Vick admitted to -- participation in a multi-state network of cruel and degrading dogfighting activities. Humane organizations and more than 400 law enforcement agencies supported the federal bill, yet Rep. Garrett showed his true colors by giving dogfighters a free pass.
I hope you can make it to this rally. If you have friends or family in Rep. Garrett's district, please share this email link with them. Thank you for all you do for animals. |
