Yabby

Thank you for your post and the link.

The sentinments expressed in your post were clearly sound and sincere.

I had heard of PETA before and I had read some of their previous rubbish. No air time from me!

Cheers
Kay

to all,

PETA are nothing more than over glorified hippies that resort to acts of terrorism (vandalism and burning down of property) to supposedly "protect" animals. There movement is much larger in the states than here and they resemble some of the antics people have become accustom to with kkk and other such over the top cults.

They have been known to burn to down science labs in universities as the presiding scientists used animals such as rats for medical experiments (e.g. cures for cancer). They also conduct regular violent protests in dog hounds suggesting that this is somehow sentancing stray dogs to prison. The hypocracy of their actions is that they end up slaughtering something like over 1000 dogs / cats a year in their own headquaters much the same as dog pounds do. To make matters worse, their own leader has stated that she see's violence as an acceptable measure in certain circumstances to "protect" animals. One of there associates went to prison for such acts and was funded by PETA.

According to PETA, you can't have pets and if you understand their "constituion" you would be so busy laughing at the sheer stupidity of it all, that you would almost forget this organisation has a following of around 1 million ppl worldwide now.

Dear friends of wildlife.

When I heard that Steve Irwin was dead I felt more alone. It was like a big voice for good had been silenced. I am a founder of the new Coalition for Wildlife Corridors and I would like to pass on the following message:

ALERT FROM THE COALITION FOR WILDLIFE CORRIDORS

In the spirit of Steve Irwin, who fought so hard for wild creatures, please send this complaint to politicians and to all the lists you can.

COMPLAINT:

Over the last week or so Nigel's Animal Rescue Services has had reason to attend a situation at Bundoora (Vic), to not only try to rescue Kangaroos, but also had the unfortunate task of waiting for the arrival of police from nearby, to come out and destroy them. (He has photos of this problem).He has attended to some with broken legs and hips. Nigel tells us that there is about 500 in the herd and they are grazing, looking for food, in the area of Plenty rd. at the old Janefield complex opposite RMIT. There are no fences and the Kangaroos are wandering onto the "Freeway" constantly.

Who's responsibility is this?

Due to Melbourne 2030's drive for population growth, the situation for kangaroos is getting worse by the day ....we urgently need continuous, connecting wildlife corridors linked to reserves, sanctuaries, private land and national parks all connected and continuous to provide our national symbol with at the very least safe habitat but due to increasing industrial and residential development their homes have been stolen from them.

Too many people, too much money being made and too much of everything that is detrimental to our native animals.

We are in the process of working with the powers that be to help the Somerton kangaroos and are making good steady progress but this is only ONE fire that is getting attention. Now we have another emergency and more at Mill park, and a dozen other venues.

Crises like this are facing wildlife in every state and must be fought Australia-wide.

Contacts for Wildlife Coalition:

Mobile 0417 148 501
www.awpc.org.au
kangaroo@pen.hotkey.net.au

I would just like to say what a wonderful memorial service it was I am so glad that Steves family did not accept the offer of a state funeral it just wasnt him but the memorial service they gave him was a real aussie one .I'm sure if Steve was watching he would have loved it. I am so sorry for Terri as she has lost her soul mate and his kids a wonderful father and also his own dad what a loss to them all. God Bless you all and keep you in his care I am praying for you all