INHUMANE Treatment of Cows: And we're supporting it.

For More Information On this post: Please visit this website.
http://video.hsus.org/index.jsp?fr_story=346bfda2cbbf061e88fa57cbef243b30d049b3b7
Stop inhumane treatment of animals, regardless of what they were bred for.



February 6th, 2008

Secretary of Agriculture Edward Schafer
USDA
Washington, DC

Dear Secretary of Agriculture Schafer,

Atrocious cruelty like that documented by The Humane Society of
the United States at Hallmark slaughterhouse must stop
immediately. (See the investigation video at
http://video.hsus.org/index.jsp?fr_story=346bfda2cbbf061e88fa57cbef243b30d049b3b7.)
For the sake of animal welfare and food safety, please institute
a "bright line" ban on all downers in the food supply by closing
the loophole in USDA's current policy and by redirecting agency
resources to ensure meaningful enforcement.

For being the country that we are with our resources and
potentional for oversight, this is absolutely disgusting, that
you would allow this type of inhumane treatment of our animals.

Or perhaps next time you fail to show up for work due to a cold,
someone can shock your neck to force you to get up. Maybe put a
hose with cold water in your bed or and then shock you causing
not only immense pain, but severe long term health risks.

I, AS A CONSUMER, DEMAND A CHANGE. IMMEDIATELY.

This case illustrates the need for constant USDA supervision at
slaughter plants, including overseeing the way animals are
handled when they're moved off the truck, rather than occasional
check-ins.

Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.


Sincerely,
Sara Cartwright
1440 10th Street Unit 207
Bellingham, WA 98225