If you haven’t yet heard, earlier this week Harris Ranch in California was the victim of a horrible animal rights activist attack in which fourteen of their trucks used to transport cattle were set on fire and completely destroyed. After news reports surfaced, the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) stepped up to take credit for the horrendous acts.
I’m sorry. Took credit?
Generally, people take credit for an accomplishment. This was a malicious attack, NOT an accomplishment. Harris Rach CEO, John Harris, is appalled at the “senseless and alarming attacks” which are, in my opinion, easily classified as domestic terrorism. These actions are unwarranted and unacceptable and I hope that the Fresno County police can get to the bottom of this whole thing.
A direct quote in the email authored by the activists says:
“We weren’t sure how well this was going to work, so we waited until there were news reports before writing this,” the statement said. “We were extremely pleased to see that all 14 trucks ‘were a total loss’ with some being ‘completely melted to the ground.’”
The e-mail ended with, “Until next time.”
- To inflict economic damage on those who profit from the misery and exploitation of animals.
- To liberate animals from places of abuse, i.e. laboratories, factory farms, fur farms etc., and place them in good homes where they may live out their natural lives, free from suffering.
- To reveal the horror and atrocities committed against animals behind locked doors, by performing nonviolent direct actions and liberations
- To take all necessary precautions against harming any animal, human and non-human.
- Any group of people who are vegetarians or vegans and who carry out actions according to ALF guidelines have the right to regard themselves as part of the ALF.
These are not the objectives of a sane organization interested in reaching compromise. These are the objectives of extremists, whose goal is get rid of our industry. I am sick of it.
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4 responses to “Who Takes Credit for Agriterrorism?”
I am absolutely sick with anger over this. They could have seriously injured or killed someone. I believe the responsible parties should have to pay to replace all damaged property and serve time for what they've done. This is no longer activism, this is terrorism. If you look up the definition of terrorism, there isn't really a clear cut one but they all seem to lead to the same thing: the installation of fear. If they are boasting about setting trucks on fire, what will they do next? And I'm sure they didn't consider this, but what if for some reason, God forbid, the fire has spread to pens that the cattle are held in? I hope that they are punished to the fullest extent of the law for this and reconsider their extremist attitudes.
I am also sick over this. I appreciate your observance that they "took credit" – how frustrating and what a blow to animal agriculture. Not to mention the confusion this message sends to consumers. I'm going to share your point on my blog. Thanks for posting!
Groups like ALF, PETA and HSUS do a LOT of damage, in many ways, most more covert than this. I hope those responsible are apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
I agree, we as believers in agriculture need to step up and tell this story and let them know it's not ok! If this had been churches caught on fire(please no one set any on fire) it would have received media attention ALL OVER THE STATES! I hope people realize we are the bread bowl of this country!
Hannah
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