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P.L. 110-22, The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007 (421 comments ↓)
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H.R. 137 would amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting.
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dreamhippy
January 24, 2007, 7:41pm (report abuse)Vote "no" on Bill #HR 137! Americans should be free enough not to have to explain why they need to move their animals(because, sometimes one needs to). I have no illicit purposes in mind for moving livestock, but I don`t have the time to be hassled by government bureaucrats looking for those who do,either. Remember when we as Americans were proud of how free we were? Let`s bring that freedom back.
HILLBILLYKS
January 24, 2007, 8:22pm (report abuse)HR137 VOTE NO
Lisa Gingery
January 24, 2007, 8:23pm (report abuse)i am against this bill passing, for the simple fact the more the government makes laws and takes away the rights of Americans, like your freedom of choice and freedom of speech, they will continue to do so, and then are we really free. this country was founded on the Bible and the constitution and we are supposed to be a free country, but we are not. cock fighting does not hurt any one person and it is many peoples way of life, so i think you should vote no on this bill. my husband and i used to raise pit bull terriors and we lived in town, until the town where we lived outlawed them, so we moved to the country. a person should not have to move the keep what they choose to have. the government should be more concerned with things to keep our people safe instead of changing a persons life style. these animal rights activists are wrong. if they don't like cock fighting they just don't go to watch one. the people that do this sport take very good care of their fowl. they are fed very well and wormed, to make sure they are in the best of health. leave our rights alone.
Kenny Stafford
January 24, 2007, 8:42pm (report abuse)As an American citizen I'm asking our elected oficials to vote no on HR137.This bill is an insult to rural america and should never have came up for a vote.
Will and Ami
January 24, 2007, 9:46pm (report abuse)Plain and simple we are voting No.
J. L. GATTS
January 25, 2007, 2:25am (report abuse)i think this country has more important issues to deal with.man has been fighting man since the beginning of time.when man stops fighting man, then you can stop two animals from doing the same.man should set the standard for everything!u3a
M. Quackenbush
January 25, 2007, 5:31am (report abuse)It is all about the payoff, we all know it. I wonder if they had really sat down and did the math. Look how much commerce that each state was lose if game birds was a thing of the past.
So much about being free!
john / sawman65
January 25, 2007, 7:17am (report abuse)TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND MR.DAVIS,
i am writing this in the hopes that you will defeat hr-137.my reasons are economical and this is also my heritage.my forefathers came soon after the mayflower with these birds and have raised them since. i have them by way of my grandad as he got them from his and i will pass them to my kids and grandkids.this is a tradition that i dont want to end with me.
the economical side of it is this if i cant ship these fine birds then i could no way afford to raise them. it is a costly investment to say the least.and i will not be the only one to suffer the feed store owners that i shop at will lose thousands if just me alone stops raising these great birds.and i know of at least 20 breederds in my aera alone.
the bottom line(there allways has to be one of those huh?)is this, i for one voted to change things within our goverment for the better and i dont see this as better and i am not alone in my opinion.i dont see why a small group that is pushing this bill be allowed to dictate for the masses just because they have high payed lobiests in your midsts.i was hoping that the way america voted was a wake up call for washington and goverment in general.america voted for a change and here we are having our rights being took away one pice at a time. sounds like what has been happening for years now.america has voted please dont lets us down thank you for your time
John Wilson Elizabethton TN.
Bruce Kinsinger
January 25, 2007, 7:50am (report abuse)What the ???? More Animal Rights Extremism at work!!! A Federal Felony for hauling a fighting chicken across a stateline? Federal Felonies should be reserved for crimes against humanity.Are they going to let out terrorists and put chicken haulers in?Our Federal Prisons are over crowded and cost the tax payer way too much as it is...Lets all start using some common sense, for a change and not buy into feel good legislation.
Lenav Covey
January 25, 2007, 10:06am (report abuse)OPPOSE HR 137 and S. 231 both of these bills are UCONSTITUTIONAL DO NOT buy into THE HSUS EXTRIMST PROPOGANDA STOP these TERRIBLE BILLS.(GOD gave man DOMINION over all animals of the EARTH) NOT the HUMANIACES that will DESTROY ALL of our ANIMALS if you let this pass IT WILL COME BACK TO HAUNT YOU.
Brassback1
January 25, 2007, 12:15pm (report abuse)We have love ones over seas fighting to keep us free and the to keep this the land of the free.But you want to listen to the HSUS to try to get bills pass that is unconstitutional and goes against our rights.These bills need tobe voted down,so vote no on Hr137 and S231.The old saying is till death due us part and thats what it will be for some of us breeders and the gamefowl.
doyal linn
January 25, 2007, 12:27pm (report abuse)hr #137 is bull crap vote no if hsus get this one passed what next fishing; hunting; rodeos if our elected officals pass this one we need to be sure to remember how they voted come next election.
Jack Dingus
January 25, 2007, 1:58pm (report abuse)Re HR-137. This bill is ludicrous. It goes against everything our forefathers attempted to do with writing the Constitution. The HSUS are the ones pushing for this, and for what? They only want to control the people with their agenda. They, the HSUS, couldn't care less about animals, it is power they seek. Do not allow a group of known terrorists to sway you into passing these bills, that only benefit them. We have stood by and allowed them to strip us of too many constitutional rights already. PLAESE, no more. Thank you, Jack Dingus.
CDuffey
January 25, 2007, 2:05pm (report abuse)OPEN YOUR EYES............to something other than the $$$$ and god knows what else the H.S.U.S. is feeding the people in Congress. All you have to do is go to thier website and read everything on it and you will see what they REALLY want.............find one bill that they support, that does not take away one of the rights that we should always have.....hunting, fishing, trapping, ect. then see how far you are willing to let them push you around. Stand up for the people that deserve it and not the "feel good" legislation that you seem to let go through without even thinking of all the people you are effecting by doing so.
The H.S. wants you all to believe that anyone that raises game chickens are bad people and involved in all the wrong things. That could not be further from the truth...........go to any sporting event in the country and you will find indivduals there that are far from "model citizens", including the some of the athletes thierselves. I don't see anyone trying to pass anykind of law to outlaw football, baseball.....ect. At least not YET!
STAND UP FOR THE RIGHTS WE DESERVE.........NOT FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE MOST MONEY.
Blackhammer Farms
January 25, 2007, 3:56pm (report abuse)I can't believe I live in the land of the free, when it is coming a time that now is. Because the HSUS doesn't like what I do with my private property, on private property they get to push there way of live and beliefs on me. I don't think so. Stop this sport, and reality you need to stop hunting,fishen,horseback riding, and dog racin. Because it is just so wrong for people to do that. People have generations in what they love, and in there animals. And its only going to take 1 generation to take it all away. The 10 commandments in schools was commonly known. Noticed what happend when 1 lady fought to get it taken out of the schools. Seems odd all of a sudden school shootings are common. You can't change a mans character or values, there are his and his alone. So HSUS stay out of my life. If you want to do something for the animals start sending some of that money to shelters. Its a known fact you don't help nearly as much as you claim. The U.S army had to use helecopters to drop straw to cows in a blizzard just this year. Why is our military doing this, I thought that is what the HSUS was for. I am an average working american with a family of 3. I got saved 9 years ago, and have faithfully been attending church ever since. Funny how if these laws pass, the average american,descent christians, all of a sudden are possible felons.
Lloyd Plumbar
January 25, 2007, 4:20pm (report abuse)i am a black man age 27. i live in Louisiana and I have game birds. i have has birds 15 years. Stop and thank about something YOU love and done for over half your life. would you like someone to try to take it away. if the answer is no than you will make a good call. thanks
REBELGAME
January 25, 2007, 5:40pm (report abuse)THEY CAN KISS MY ASS I WILL NEVER GET RID OF ANY OF MY BIRDS BECAUSE SOME ONE ELSE SAYS THAT I HAVE TO EVEN IF I COULD NOT FIGHT MY BIRDS I WILL KEEP THEM.I HAVE RAISED GAMECOCKS FOR 17YRS VOTE HELL NO
delvin baldwin
January 25, 2007, 5:47pm (report abuse)people please dont let the gov take more and more of our rights stand up for yourselves
Pat Walker
January 25, 2007, 6:15pm (report abuse)I know roughly 75 VETERANS that have fought for this country(now keep in mind, these are just the ones I know. They have made it the "LAND OF THE FREE" and the "HOME OF THE BRAVE" and guess what? All of them raise gamefowl. I can not believe that our government would ask them to put their lives on the line for this country and then strip their rights from them. I do not personally have any gamefowl, but I think these bills are ludicrous at best. VOTE NO ON HR 137!!
Henry C.
January 25, 2007, 6:34pm (report abuse)A lot of good people have made good sense concerning these bills (HR 137 & S162). Hopefully, you as representatives of the people, have your eyes and ears open and are paying attention to our plea. This request is for you to vote no to these terrorist acts against us as rural citizens. Citizens who have rights guaranteed to us by our forefathers. They knew that sooner or later, politicians would attempt to take away the rights and freedoms of the people. Where is our Supreme Court to protect this freedom given and guaranteed to us by the Constitution. PAC's and lobbying should be illegal in this country. Everyone knows that they were created only as a legal way to persuade our government in lawmaking. Every representative and senator should be investigated for illegal receipt of funds. Let's really see who is honest and who the true criminals are of this country. VOTE No on these special interest bills!!!
jon demarino
January 25, 2007, 6:57pm (report abuse)please vote no on HR 137 & S162.the hsus does not care about animals!just look into there spending,you will see that hardly any goes to helping animals.they are just a terrorist group trying to deprive americans of our god given rights!
Jo.T
January 25, 2007, 7:18pm (report abuse)H.R. 137 will not pass...unless this America is no longer the land of the free.
BLACKY
January 25, 2007, 7:45pm (report abuse)I AM A THIRD GENERATION COCKER. I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO STOP THESE SENSELESS ATTACKS ON OUR FREEDOMS. H.R. 137 IS A PIECE OF GARBAGE AND SHOULD BE DEALT WITH ACCORDINGLY.
M Gibbs
January 25, 2007, 7:48pm (report abuse)I have been a registered voter since I was old enough to vote. I have owned gamefowl for 33 of my 46 years. Now the HSUS is using our legislators as pawns to fulfill their goals, which is to end all animal use. We just had a very hotly contested election, and I heard all the promises of not allowing special interest groups to dictate policy. I never heard anybody campaign about a chicken. Stick to the real problems of this country and file these bills in the trash!!
Sandra Jumper
January 25, 2007, 7:52pm (report abuse)HR 137 - Please vote NO! This bill tramples on the individual's and state's rights. It goes against the first and tenth amendment. It has the potential to destroy the economic livelihood of rural America. The sale and export of gamefowl is an industry that brings in hundreds of thousands of dollars each year in various states. This is not counting business done with feed companies, airlines, postal services, farm equipment businesses...
Passing this bill will pose a major health threat by forcing gamefowl breeders underground and making it less likely that health concerns will be reported.
By far the worst threat is that HR 137 will empower animal rights activists to control our government. This bill is strongly supported by these activists who are working under the guise of protecting the rights of animals. The reality of the issue is: The animals that are "rescued" are going to be killed by these groups who are "fighting for their rights". What right does a dead chicken have? The government should make a law that states that these AR groups must stop using Euthanasia and care for the animals they "rescue". Take away the profit factor and the issue would solve itself. They are in it to make money and gain power. They do not care for the animals.
If HR 137 passes: Rural citizens suffer; economy suffers; and serious crimes aginst humanity will be left unsolved because law enforcement will be protecting the "rights" of animals. What is the point if these animals are going to be put to death after their "rescue"? Who profits here? Animal rights groups who gain more money and political power.
jerry leber
January 25, 2007, 8:17pm (report abuse)What is the rationale for giving rights, and our tax dollars to persons entering our country illegally while at the same time attempting to pass legislation that takes away the rights of the hard working,tax paying citizens that built and has defended this country with our sweat and blood??? Please vote no on the horrendus legislation. H.R. 137 and S.B. 261
James Covey
January 25, 2007, 8:18pm (report abuse)OPPOSE HR 137 its UNCONSTITUTIONAL don"t let these Humaniac EXTRIMIST DESTROY our why of life.
Soua
January 25, 2007, 8:34pm (report abuse)There is a million of ways to waste our hard-earned tax money, and this is one of the best way that the U.S. government can only think of. What a waste of my money. If I have choice, I would give all my tax money to the homeless instead of the government.
John Purdy
January 25, 2007, 9:18pm (report abuse)I have read the press releases and the propaganda the HSUS has used to support these bills and others like them introduced in previous years. Anybody reading the comments by the gamefowl breeders should now see that there is ANOTHER SIDE to this issue. I understand that money buys access to government officals, and access provides the special interests an opportunity to feed the legislators their version of reality. It is a shame that the people whom the goverment supposedly represents don't have equal access and they lose their rights based on a very rich and powerful special interest groups' OPINION. Gamefowl breeders may be rural people and members of minority groups without access to their lawmakers but we know that the lawmakers swore to uphold the U.S. Constitution when they took office. We also now that we have rights and guarantees that the US Constitution and years of case law have guaranteed us. If this law passes, you be assured that there will be one lawsuit after another challenging every aspect of this bill. And if a lawmaker votes for this bill, all I can ask is "WHY DO YOU HATE AMERICA?" because that this what this fight boils down to. Who does the Constitution and Bill of Rights pertain to? Special interests or The People???
Bill Hughett
January 25, 2007, 9:25pm (report abuse)When will congress quit selling Americans rights to special interest groups. This example is particularly odious as the special interest groups involved have been linked to domestic terrorist groups. STOP THE SELLING OF AMERICA!
L C D, KY
January 25, 2007, 9:44pm (report abuse)I LOOK UP AT THE VOTE METER AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE,I SEE 94% AGAINST THIS BILL hr137 6% FOR THIS BILL,IF OUR REP'S CARE WHAT THE PEOPLE THINK ,THEY WOULD SEE THAT THIS BILL IS AGAINST THE PEOPLE,IF THIS DOES NOT SHOW THEM ANYTHING,THEY ARE BLINDED BY THE MONEY THAT HSUS HAS ALREADY GIVEN THEM,THE ONES THAT HAVE COSPONSORED,THIS BILL WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE ,AND WE ARE MANY,AND WE WON'T FORGET YOU,WHEN IT IS TIME TO VOTE FOR YOUR OFFICES,BELIEVE ME WHEN I SAY THAT ,WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU,IF YOU DO NOT CARE FOR THE RURAL PEOPLE, WHEN ALL WE ASK IS TO BE HEARD,AND TO BE GIVEN A FAIR SHAKE,THE HSUS ,HAVE MONEY,ASK YHEM TO PROVE WHO THEY ARE,I WANT TO SEE ,ALL THE MONEY THAT THEY SPEND ON THE ANIMALS THAT THEY CLAIM,TO PROTECT,I WANT TO SEE THE HSUS SHELTERS THAT THEY,SPONSOR.THEY ARE AMERICA'S WORST TERRORIST,THEY ARE MADE UP OF LIE'S, THEY MAKE THE PEOPLE THAT DO NOT KNOW THE TRUTH,BELIEVE LIES,WITH NO PROOF, (((( LOOK REP'S AND THE GOVERMENT,YOU ARE BEING SCAMED, VOTE NO TO THESE BILLS hr137 and s261
Ms. Dale
January 25, 2007, 10:01pm (report abuse)I am loosing my faith in OUR elected politicians. Bills like HR 137 clearly shows me that it is not the constituancy that is important to these elected men and women, it is the special interest groups. If this bill passes, it will just cement these beliefs and proove this awful thought to be true. It is a sad time in America when so many have done so much to keep our freedoms and now people like the very highly paid H$U$ political activists can distroy these freedoms with their ability to "donate" to our officials to whom we have put our faith with our votes. This bill will wipe out so many businesses and people if it passes. PLEASE, PLEASE, VOTE NO! IT JUST ISN'T RIGHT!!!!!
Staff Sergeant of Marines
January 25, 2007, 11:04pm (report abuse)What is going on here? Why do I and all my counterparts fight so hard to protect the people and freedom of this country, just to have them stripped away by those who are suppose to represent us. I and my fellow servicemembers have sacrificed so much of ourselves for this country and would love to know that it has meant something! Why, why must you concentrate on destroying a sport that has been around for centuries. Why must you attempt to destroy a long tradition and way of life for thousands of Americans. This sport has been passed down from generations, and you want to strip that away. Why focus millions of dolars on this when it could be used for something that could truley be useful. Like cancer research, feeding and sheltering the homeless, lowering gas prices, our childrens education, ect.... I mean honestly, do you consider a chickens life to be more important than a human beings? From what I understand, we were suppose to have defeated communisim in the 80's, has it actually won and taken over our goverment who is suppose to be for the people, by the people. If you truley care about what the American public thinks, look at the pole above and you will see where the support for this bill is. Please, in the intrest of all that is fair and just, VOTE NO to this bill. Allow us to continue to enjoy our god given rights, our heratige, and our freedoms, Please remind me that those who represent our country actually care about its' people and remind me that we (the military) can be confident that we have elected officials who are doing their part to ensure that the freedoms we fight for are no being taken away from us! Thank You and SEMPER FI (ALWAYS FAITHFUL)
Monica Amacker
January 25, 2007, 11:30pm (report abuse)Apposed to Bill.
IrishRed
January 26, 2007, 9:21am (report abuse)The words of one of America's greatest Founding Father's ring as true, if not more so, today as in the past.
Therefore, I will include selected portions of the great orator Patrick Henry's Give me Liberty, or Give me Death speech in the following discourse. "...Different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. This is no time for ceremony. The questing before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery; and in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate." Indeed, tis a sad day in our history when such vile, despicable acts are contemplated by those who claim to be OUR REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS. Ye would strip us of our rights as free men & women in OUR OWN COUNTRY, with such a disgusting, debasing bill, while claiming to represent us?!! How many of you enjoy eating MEAT? How many of you enjoy FISHING, HUNTING, AND OWNERSHIP OF FIREARMS??? OUR RIGHTS, including those of a few select grass eating LUNATICS, were bought and paid for at GREAT PRICE OF AMERICAN MEN AND WOMEN'S BLOOD. These people who fought, and in many cases DIED for LIBERTY ate MEAT, ENJOYED HUNTING, FISHING, FOX CHASING, AND YES! COCKFIGHTING!!! My emotions overcome me as I type this while contemplating yet another "sell out" of our RIGHTS AS AMERICANS!!! So I will close with a slight paraphrasing of the ending of Mr. Henry's great speech. "What is it that gentlemen [and women of the Congress] wish? What would...[YOU] have [OF US]? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, [or OUR RIGHTS as AMERICAN CITIZENS] as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, GIVE ME LIBERTY, [AND MY GAMEFOWL] OR GIVE ME DEATH!
Your friend in the sport,
IrishRed
gamekok
January 26, 2007, 1:20pm (report abuse)I cannot believe with all the problems we have in this country...some people are more concerned with chickens rights instead of our children,education,and war in middle east...it's still hard to comprehend,when in prison a group of inmates are having a conversation about why they are in here,one answers rape,the other murder,the 3rd replies arson,and the 4th replies I served in the USMC,FOUGHT FOR OUR FREEDOMS,WORKED EVERY DAY....BUT I'M HERE BECAUSE OF CHICKENS....IT'S A SAD DAY WHEN ANIMALS HAVE MORE RIGHTS THAN WE HAVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BILL WILLIAMS
January 26, 2007, 1:33pm (report abuse)I DO NOT OWN ANY GAMEFOWL AND I'M NOT AGAINST THEM TESTING THEIR FOWL.IT SHOULD BE THEIR CHOICE OF FREEDOM TO FIGHT OR NOT.TELL ME WHAT HAPPENS TO THE GAME ROOSTERS WHEN PEOPLE CAN NO LONGER OWN THEM OR TEST THEM ? WHAT HAPPENS TO THE FEED INDUSTRY THAT SUPPLIES THE FEED ? LAST COMMENT...WHY HAVE SO MANY GIVEN THEIR LIVES AND BEEN WOUNDED IN WARS FOR THIS COUNTRIES FREEDOMS ONLY TO BE TAKEN AWAY FROM THE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS ? I'M ASHAMED TO BE CALLED AN AMERICAN...GO TO ANY OTHER COUNTRY,AND ASK IF THE ANIMALS HAVE MORE RIGHTS THAN THEIR PEOPLE ??
Mark Marsh
January 26, 2007, 2:37pm (report abuse)Is this what this country is all about? Making this a FELONY??? It should not even be a crime for God's sake. I wouldn't expect this type of law to be passed in Cuba or China! So much for a free society. I'm sure this is an animal rights type bill that will let the animal rights activists get their feet in the door to try to stop hunting,fishing, and trapping next. God help us if this law is passed!
x
January 26, 2007, 6:36pm (report abuse)i cant believe this bill is even being considered if you politcians would take the time to learn what the hsus is all about and quite taking there non profit donations for your campainges you throw this bill out the white house window if you people let urban america rule rhule america you goin to be suprized next election this is the biggest joke ive ever heard of you better do some research on the hsus.....alf....peta vote no,,,
freddie
January 26, 2007, 10:51pm (report abuse)i vote no on this bill! what is becoming of this country? what happen to the land of free?
YELLOWJACKET
January 27, 2007, 12:59pm (report abuse)I agree with Mark Marsh, this bill should not even be a consideration in a so-called free country. But fact is, its all about money and a not a moral issue. I am very angry with our system of legislation, its becoming as bad as a buy here pay here no credit check car lot. In other words. a little money down will get you what you want.
D'Renda Lewis
January 27, 2007, 1:28pm (report abuse)I have a question...Just how many bombs can go off in Baghdad before the city is leveled? It seems that one goes off once a day or at least every other day there and how is it possible that 5 Americans were kidnapped from an armed compound and killed? Isn't it about time we raised the level of importance of our military at least above the level of chickens?
jennifer john
January 27, 2007, 5:45pm (report abuse)to support animal fighting of any kind is inhumane and unforgiveable as a human race....we are supposed to be the caring and compassionate beings with a conscience and a respect for life. I think we should be able to find other more respectful hobbies and have animals to enjoy, not to fight
Mike
January 27, 2007, 9:16pm (report abuse)Just because a person or group does not agree on a certain issue does not mean it should be outlawed. VOTE NO, I garuntee the people voteing yes have no idea about the sport.
Dalton R
January 27, 2007, 10:39pm (report abuse)I for one will say maybe we need an enema in washington....whatever happened to... for the people...not the animals...
M.D. ROBINSON
January 27, 2007, 10:46pm (report abuse)ALL YOU HUNTERS,HORSE RACERS,FISHERMAN,AND CATTLE MEN KEEP WATCHING...YOUR NEXT....WITH THE IDIOTS WE HAVE IN OFFICE NOW IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE YOU GUYS GO NEXT....I FOR ONE SAY..LET EVERY MEXICAN IN MEHICO COME ON IN...THEY'RE THE TYPE OF PEOPLE WE NEED MORE OF...THEY ACTUALLY PUT THEIR FAMILIES FIRST...NOT ANIMALS !!!!!!!!!
JLC
January 27, 2007, 10:53pm (report abuse)I DON'T OWN ANY CHICKENS,BUT SEEMS TO ME IT'S LIKE PORNO...IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT..THEN DON'T WATCH IT..SAME WITH FIGHTING ROOSTERS...IT'S NOT FOR EVERYONE INCLUDING ME...BUT I THINK THE ONES THAT PARTAKE SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT...JMO
MR FREEDOMS
January 27, 2007, 11:03pm (report abuse)MY SON WAS ASKING MY OPINION ON IF HE SHOULD JOIN THE MARINES..I TOLD HIM NO!!! WHAT WOULD HE BE FIGHTING FOR,OR WHO WOULD HE BE PROTECTING YA ASK ???I SAY THE ANIMAL RIGHTS IDIOTS...NOT OUR FREEDOMS THAT WE'RE LOSING MORE EVERY DAY..........
TOP OF FOOD CHAIN
January 27, 2007, 11:05pm (report abuse)STILL EATING SOME DEER MEAT WHILE IT'S LEGAL.............
SANTA CLAUSE
January 27, 2007, 11:10pm (report abuse)DEAR CHILDREN..I'M WRITING THIS TO INFORM YOU,CHRISTMAS WILL BE CANCELED FROM KNOW ON..DO TO THE HUMANE IDIOTS..THEY SAY IT'S CRUEL FOR THE REINDEERS TO PULL MY SLEIGH,THEY DID SAY I COULD HIRE SOME MEXICANS BUT I'M HAVIN TROUBLE FINDING ONE WITH A NOSE THAT GLOWS.....GIVE ME A BREAK/////
Fred Garvin [ male prostitute ]
January 27, 2007, 11:16pm (report abuse)with all the bull chit that's going on in this country,some are more concerned with animal rights..if the people and the elected officials put their energy towards childrens rights,education,homeland security,war in middle east,and rights of the people...what kind of country would we have then ????
X MARINE - 0311
January 27, 2007, 11:23pm (report abuse)WE KEEP GIVING MORE AND MORE RIGHTS UP...THAT I FOUGHT TO PROTECT...OR SO I THOUGHT....I DONT OWN ANY FOWL,BUT HAVE ATTENDED SOME SHOWS...LIKED THEM..HOW IN THE HELL COULD THIS HAPPEN IN AMERICA ????? MAYBE THE MARINES SHOULD CHANGE THEIR MOTTO FROM...ALWAYS FAITHFUL...TO ALWAYS UNCONSTITUTIONAL ??????????????
REGISTERED VOTER
January 27, 2007, 11:33pm (report abuse)I know alot of people this would effect financially...please don't LET THIS ONE GO....
AGAINST HSUS
January 27, 2007, 11:35pm (report abuse)KILL A PERSON....SAVE LAB RAT....
MIKE R -NC-VOTER
January 27, 2007, 11:37pm (report abuse)I STRONGLY OPPOSE THIS UNCONSTITUTIONAL BILL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
M N M GAMEFARM
January 27, 2007, 11:41pm (report abuse)I AGREE WITH CHRIS TURNER....GET THIS ONE OUT OF HERE..........
X MARINE
January 28, 2007, 12:08am (report abuse)I'M ASHAMED TO HAVE FOUGHT FOR THIS COUNTRY ONLY TO HAVE MORE AND MORE FREEDOMS TAKEN AWAY....VOTE NO,AND YES TO MORE IMPORTANT ISSUES,LIKE EDUCATION,DOMESTIC ABUSE,DRUGS,CHILD MOLESTATION,RAPE,TROOPS IN MIDDLE EAST....ONE LAST COMMENT..IF THE HSUS AND PETA COUGHED UP SOME OF THE MONEY USED IN TAKING AWAY OUR RIGHTS...AND PUT IT TOWARDS OUR TROOPS EQUIPMENT,FEED THE HUNGRY,WOMEN AND CHILDREN THAT ARE ABUSED,THIS COUNTRY WOULD BE BETTER OFF.....
jeff gayle
January 28, 2007, 12:18am (report abuse)Isn't it amazing that it is ok in these congressmens (and womens)eyes that it's ok for a teen that lives in a state where abortion is illegal for underage kids without parental consent to go to a legal state and have an abortion performed and NO ONE says anything. Yet here we are with a bill making it a FELONY to cross from an illegal state to a legal state to fight a chicken. Ok lets see it's ok that you can cross state lines to kill a baby but not to kill a CHICKEN???????????????????Where have we gone my fellow Americans? God help us if this passes!!!
Ashley B.
January 28, 2007, 12:57am (report abuse)After many years of working in the intelligence field, for the US Gov., I can honestly say that the politicians pushing for this are corrupt. The real criminals are those who are undermining our freedoms, i.e.: HSUS and those elected officials who bow down to their "contributions". This will all come out someday and the "politicians" who have been bribed by HSUS will be exposed.
P.S. Don't forget the 'Alamo'...
Ashley B., San Antonio, Texas.
Rich
January 28, 2007, 7:30am (report abuse)I support the bill and I feel that if a state say's that it is against the law the it is a crime.
People who say we "Show our birds" are full of it.
It is a crime and they are criminals.
Fighting chickens are cruel and inhumane.
I do not work for the HSUS or PETA I am a Law Enforcement Officer and with these crimes comes other crimes i.e. gambling,guns,drugs etc
as it was in Del Rio TN
Pass the bill
Concerned in Tennessee
Jayp
January 28, 2007, 8:11am (report abuse)I can go to the convenience store and buy a lottery ticket that comes in all flavors. I can get a ticket for the holiday season, I can get a red, green, blue or maybe a yellow one, I can get a $2, $5, $10 or maybe a powerball ticket. I can play poker online, I can drive to the riverboats or Harrah's Cherokee and let's not forget to mention the amount of money that will be wagered on the upcoming superbowl. Drugs can be purchased from any pharmacy or street corner in this country. The proposed gambling and drug arguements do not hold water, they are attempts to distort, deceive and side track the real issue. Are you as legislators of this country going to make animal rights equal to human rights and abolish all animal agriculture and animal ownership? I doubt it, so take a stand now! VOTE NO TO H.R. 137 and TO S.261.
Jenny
January 28, 2007, 12:04pm (report abuse)My husband is a cockfighter and it is legal in our state. Mr. Rich, its people like you that give cockfighters a bad name!!! The gambling part-not illegal: it's a gentleman’s bet no worse than betting you buddy 10 bucks for something. The guns part- well I've been going to legal pits for 45 years and have never seen anyone with a gun. And as far as the drug part, I have raised 3 kids around legal pits, and all of them have grown up to be fine citizens of their communities. As far as your accusations - There is always a bad apple in the bunch, just as there is in law enforcement, THANK GOD we don't stereotype you guys. PLEASE VOTE NO ON THESE BILLS.
Andy
January 28, 2007, 1:02pm (report abuse)I am against this bill and all others like this.I have been around this sport since I was 11 years old,I have raised 5 children all are hard working succesfull adults.One is in the Navy fighting for our freedom and rights and also opposes this bill.Please Vote no on these bills.
Nonie White
January 28, 2007, 3:39pm (report abuse)With all the problems we have at this time in the U.S.and around the
world that the Representatives, Senators and President can't agree on or correct why are they spending their time trying to keep a chicken from crossing state lines. Tell the Humane Society to spend their money helping to support the starving kids,health care,helping our service people overseas and their families and many more items that need to be corrected to save human lives and stop worrying about animals. VOTE NO TO HR-137 & S-261
Rich
January 28, 2007, 6:18pm (report abuse)You see thats why we live in America because we have the right to dissagree.
As I said before it is legal in only 2 states, so if you want to do it go live in those states but as for the other 48 it is illegal and when we catch you you will be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
As for Jenny you may have been raised where it is legal and you may concider it a gentalmens bet of $10 but it is a proven fact here in our state during the largest gamecock bust there were thousands of dollars exchanging hands no if thats a gentalmans bet then im in the wrong line of work.
Im closing if it's legal in your state then keep it there dont bring your criminal activity to our state.
Thats what HR 137 is all about
Fred Crane
January 28, 2007, 9:07pm (report abuse)You're absolutely correct Rich. America does have freedom of speech and the right to disagree. It also has a Constitution which is being trampled underfoot. If you took the time to educate yourself, which your obviously in need of, you'd find that these "laws" are un-Constitutional. Moreover they were illegally lobbied for and passed by corrupt politicians on the doles of HSUS. So, after you do your research, you'll find that your actually breaking the law of America. Don't worry, Rich, in time you'll see the error of your ways. Hopefully before HSUS has taken your police dogs, pet fish and makes you eat grass for nourishment.
BTW, if your a "Law Enforcement Officer", why don't you tell us your last name and the Dept. your assigned to. My name is Fred Crane and I'm the Editor for GameFowl News (GFN). You might want to start your education by going to our website www.GameFowlNews.com Look in the archives, follow the links page. It's an "education" all in itself.
Onward
Fred Crane
Bill Forren
January 29, 2007, 12:36am (report abuse)Rich, I would like to know about all of the so called crime you say is associated with the Del Rio Bust? The only crime I read about was the 350 roosters the so-called law enforcement officers and the HSUS killed with-out due process of justice first. If you are really a police officer, you should know its legal in two states to fight a rooster, also, it is not illegal in all 48 remaining states. There are states that you can legally fight a rooster, but you can't bet or charge admission. And why the hell do you care how much money is changing hands, no one took it from you. You are obviously an animal rights thug. As Mr. Crane said, these laws against cockfighting are un-constitutional. To support a deprivation of human rights is animal rights is communist. Our constitution was conceived to protect the citizens of the United States from this type of tyranny.
Alberto Ceja
January 29, 2007, 3:14am (report abuse)I strongly disagree with this bill.please vote no.
sawman65
January 29, 2007, 4:40am (report abuse)well some one who has the guts to comment that is for the bill.
it seems to me the drugs and corruption was not at the pit mr. rich, it was the police dept that was so corrupt.the ex sheriff and many of his thugs were fired and accused of many things that were illegal.the pit was used as a scapegoat.
Glen Haines
January 29, 2007, 5:29am (report abuse)Whats worse ?
All these illegal immigrants flooding our towns and not paying taxes while our crime rate has more than doubled with these newly bedded immigrants standing on every corner peddling a days labor for cash...taking away from the american citizen thats feeding his children and barely making it or the handful of citizens and residents that raise and honor our sport? Can you answer that ?Ide like to see the food chain on who is paying who. Bet wede all be supprized huh?
michael hoover
January 29, 2007, 7:16am (report abuse)...irish red said it all "strip our rights as free men and women in our own country"...VOTE NO...
LARRY HAUN
January 29, 2007, 7:26am (report abuse)If any bill can be unconstitutional this one certainly is. Whatever happened to property rights in this country? Is the 2 - 3 % lunatic fringe of humane-iacs in charge. Put this bill in the trash where it belongs.
egh
January 29, 2007, 7:51am (report abuse)well if passed it will be unconstitutional at best.
1st Amendment......
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
constitutionality is the status of a law, a procedure, or an act's accordance with the laws or guidelines set forth in the applicable constitution. when one of these directly violates the constitution it is unconstitutional.
politicians that repeatedly propose and vote in favour of laws which are later deemed to be unconstitutional demonstrate themselves to be unfit for office, he or she should be expelled from public office for life, having demonstrated an inability to uphold the oath of office. the threat of expulsion be real enough to keep the bastards honest. lawmakers should be making an effort to keep laws constitutional, not trying to enact unconstitutional ones.
re: Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Mr. BARTLETT who introduced HR 137 / S.261
the authority of our government is limited by the Constititution. the Constitution clearly says that government derives its authority from the people. that authority can only continue if the people agree that it serves them.
MIKE BRADLEY
January 29, 2007, 7:51am (report abuse)I AM A DISABLED VIETNAM VETERAN, I WAS DRAFTED INTO THE UNITED STATES ARMY FROM EAST TENNESSEE{DELRIO} AND SERVED IN THE VIETNAM CONFLICT FROM 66-67 AND I WAS CURSED, SPIT UP AND CALLED BABY KILLERS AS I GOT BACK FROM THE WAR. I THOUGHT I WAS FIGHTING FOR THE FREEDOM OF ALL PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES, BUT NOW I WONDER. I ALONG WITH MOST OF THE COCKFIGHTERS HERE ARE VERY LAW ABIDING CITIZENS AND ARE NOT CRIMINALS, BUT THEY WANT TO MAKE US CRIMINALS, SO I AM WONDERING WHERE IS MY FREEDOM AND RIGHT AND WHERE HAS THE COUNTRY GONE? IT IS A VERY UNFORTUNATE DEAL, BUT NOW IT LOOKS LIKE THAT I WILL HAVE TO MOVE OUT OF THE UNITED STATES TO CONTINUE TO FIND PEACE AND HAPPINESS JUST TO BE ABLE TO GO OUT IN THE YARD AND SEE A BEAUTIFUL GAMECOCK CROW AS HE FLIES UP ON A FENCE POST. THIS IS RIDICILOUS AS THE CITY DWELLERS MOVE OUT IN THE SURBURBS AND COUNTRY TO ESCAPE THE CRIME THAT IS FILLED THE CITIES AND NOW THEY WANT TO DO AWAY WITH OUR COUNTRY LIFE STYLE. VOTE NO AGAINST THESE 2 BILLS AND SEND THEM SUCKERS PACKING BACK INTO THE CRIME LACED CITIES. I SPENT NEARLY 20 YEARS DDOING MISSIONERY WORK AS I TRAVELED IN ABOUT 40 COUNTRIES AND IVE BEEN AROUND AND I DO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOING ON SO REMEMEBER AND VOTE AGAINST THEIS BILL AND REMEMEBER THE ONES THAT VOTE FOR IT WHEN IT COMES TIME TO VOTE FOR OR AGAINST THEM . THANKS
IrishRed
January 29, 2007, 8:13am (report abuse)Ms. Jennifer John,
"to support animal fighting of any kind is inhumane and unforgiveable as a human race"
Why? I ask you to please elaborate as to why you feel the way you do Jennifer. An Jennifer, the animals were around long before we were ma'am. Believe me when I say they'll ALL be fighting a long time after we're all gone from the earth.
"....we are supposed to be the caring and compassionate beings with a conscience and a respect for life."
I love my gamefowl. I've went into a building which was collapsing before when I was a teenager to save some of my fowl. I was nearly killed for my efforts in doing so. I'd go into a burning building to save them today if necessary.
What would you do for an animal Jennifer? Please tell me, I want to know. Would you risk your life for a chicken? I would, how about you?
"I think we should be able to find other more respectful hobbies and have animals to enjoy, not to fight"
In other words, you wish to "regulate our past times/hobbies". Let's not mince words here either ma'am. Because that's what you're advocating, whether you'll admit it or not remains to be seen. You, and others like you, wish to tell the rest of us: How to enjoy ourselves, when we can enjoy ourselves, where we can, what with, ETC. Jennifer, Rich, George Orwell wrote about folks like you running things in the future. Little did he know how true his fictional works would become.
I ask you both, out here in the open: Are either of you truly desirious of regulating other people's past times??? How about hunting, fishing, keeping Siamese fighting fish, rodeo participation, horse back riding? Let's not forget horse and dog racing. After all, people are making them race. They're not doing it on their own.
Rich, if that's your real name.
"Fighting chickens are cruel and inhumane."
Why? Expand upon this statement sir.
"You see thats why we live in America because we have the right to dissagree."
You don't seem to believe in this particular right sir, because you support this bill.
Being willing to hide behind a badge, while trampling on other citizen's civil rights, is nothing more than support of a police state.
I ask, same as Mr. Crane did earlier, who are you sir? Your badge number is displayed, or should be, to the public.
I for one would like you to elaborate a bit upon who you are, and why you are so in favor of this bill.
Fred Garvin [ male prostitute ]
I agree w/most of what you said, lol. Look out though, Rich might try to entrap you!
Mr. Hoover, thank you sir.
Rich, Jennifer, if you and others like you will read this thread you'll see a lot of COMMON SENSE being expressed in written format.
WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT.
To my brothers & sisters in this fight for freedom to express ourselves, be left alone, and not be persecuted in OUR OWN COUNTRY: KEEP FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT, FOR EVEN IF WE LOSE, WE CAN ONLY BE AS GAME AS THE FOWL WE ALL LOVE, HONOR, AND CARE FOR IN THIS STRUGGLE.
Your friend in the sport,
IrishRed
Doug Wheeler
January 29, 2007, 8:14am (report abuse)This bill is not needed. There are far more important law enforcement issues in our nation that need to be attended to. This bill is not the result of USDA recomendations. It comes from the influence the HSUS. The later is a non-profit group who funds legislators and influences legislation with funds that were donated under the false pretext of providing for animal shelters, of which the HSUS operates none what so ever. Some of the false information provided by this group is: 1. that the birds are trained to fight. The truth is the birds fight because of their nature, not because of their training. 2. That it is a magnet for criminal activity such as gambling. The truth is the events are held like a fishing tournament, golf tournament, or rodeo. Prize money is generated by the entree fee. As for wagers between gentlemen, far greater amounts are wagered on professional sports, and we do not proclaim them as federal felonies.
3. That cockfighting is cruelty to animals. The truth is, allowing to males to fight is simply allowing them to do what nature intended for them. Only the strongest survive to reproduce and strenthen the next generation. Everything in the world like to eat chickens, and they were given this unusual intolerance for other males by their Creator. Allowing them to full fill their role is not cruelty. Cruelty is what the HSUS does when they gather them up and put them in a gas chamber to slaughter them. 4. The extinction of gamechickens is not the only goal of the HSUS. All animal use is in their sites. Hunting, fishing, rodeos, and even pet ownership. 5. The USDA has at no time blamed gamefowl for the END outbreak in 2002-2003. To the contrary, the gamefowl enthusiasts cooperated to help end the outbreak. 6. Gamefowl do not pose a more serious threat for the Avian flu than many other totally legal activities.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to express my views on this bad legislation...
Andrew Tran
January 29, 2007, 8:59am (report abuse)These bills are a violation to my rights as an american. My father immigrated from vietnam to escape persecution by the communist government. But now as an american I am wondering why these people are being persecuted for owning these gamefowl. They impose no threat on the community and while practicing their sport. I personally don't feel this is right. I do see this bill as a violation of my 1st ammendment rights. If you vote yes for this bill you can't possibly have the true american dream. So if you do support this bill my question to you is why are you in office. If my rights are continously taken away I ask myself why did my father take the time and effort to travel to america. It is a pathetic attempt at my rights and I will continue to voice my opinion against it. I hope you see the problem with this bill and other bills like it when amercia has much more important things to spend tax dollars on. What will happen when the family farmers are gone? Who will supply our growing population with food if we continue to attack rural communities. It is a proven fact that family farms are fading out when we should be encourging them. I personally work on a dair farm and am currently in college and I see my employer struggling to make a living. So why should we attack rural life when it is in so much danger already. We should be making it easier for these people to continue their way of life instead of banning it. So in closing I say you should vote no to HR-137 as well as SB-261. My last question to all of the politicians is "When the farmers are gone who will feed us?".
Bill Forren
January 29, 2007, 10:06am (report abuse)To Mr. Mike Bradley, sir, because of men like yourself, we have by most part, enjoyed freedom in the U.S. for a good number of years. I for one, am appreciative for you honoring your orders as a soldier and an American to bravely venture into that God forsaken land of communism you had to fight and/or serve against all odds. There are many of us who admire our Vietnam Vets. Thank you again for joining our fight for freedom against homeland terrorist.
SSgt of Marines
January 29, 2007, 10:57am (report abuse)Rich, My boy; I am a Marine and a Military Policeman. The illegal acts that you say happens at Cockfights; well I think that you are wrong. See I've been attending cockfights for a long time and have looked for illegal activites, and frankly, I haven't seen but any. Please don't try and discredit my proficency in being a Policeman either. I know what to look for! I understand that you have a right to express yourself and that's fine, that's why I fought in Iraq during 2 seperate tours. Yes, military policeman also have frontline combat tours as well! See what I don't understand is why there is so much concentration on cockfighting, when there is such an enormous drug problem in Kentucky and your beloved state of Tennessee! Why is it that there is a known Drug Dealer above my Father's and 87 year old Grandfather's house and nothing is being done---NOTHING! This slime has been dealing drugs for over 3 years now and we have contacted our Law enforcement officals ever since we found out about it! just seems like those who are suppose to SERVE AND PROTECT need to get thier priorities straight! The POLITICIANS need to as well! I don't discredit your proffesion, it's mine as well, however, lets look at the biggest threats and cockfighting isn't a threat. If you want to get rid of DRUGS--GO AFTER THE DEALERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Linda
January 29, 2007, 11:18am (report abuse)This is the 21st century. Isn't it time we outlawed such barbaric activities? I am not an extremist. I support the use of animals in medical research, but watching animals fight is not something we should allow. Animals deserve protection from human foolishness.