Marti, “R.T. – √this* is Our BiggeSt AUDIENCE -eVer!! ” ;D

[Intro ° ]
President of Wild Horse Freedom Federation, R.T. Fitch, will be joining us on the eve of his trip to D.C.
♥ to deliver over 12,000 (15,000 & counting) letters, as of this writing,
~~>> to President Obama asking him to declare “a Moratorium on the Rapid & Unnecessary cruel RoundUps” of Our (supposedly) “federally Protected” Wild Horse HERDS.…

((YaY… ∞~Go, R.T. & Marti ~∞!!
-and- T*H*A*N*K ♥ YOU!)) … from … All≈the≈Wild≈HORSES.


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…… Listen!…

≈≈≈> unfortunately , they weren’t eVen given a €hance… ;(
××××BLM removed Both of them ××××× from their HOME… ∞~forEver~∞ °÷(

[Photo courtesy: Living Images by Carol Walker ]— at Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. · July 27 post : the Cloud Foundation

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…& this NewsCaster…seems to Be in *Agreement *, as well! {{“nearly public-Less” MEETING…was May 29}}
Excerpt:::::

CARSON CITY, NV (KRNV & Mynews4.com) – Wild horse roundups are a controversial topic in Nevada & across the country. But at a public meeting at Bureau of Land Management office in Carson City today, that was not the only issue.
• BLM holds an annual public comment meeting at 1 of their district offices each spring. The topic at this meeting was the use of motorized vehicles & aircraft during wild horse & burro roundups. “I’m totally against that. I think it’s a horrific way to treat the horses,” said Carson City resident Rosette Moltz. Moltz showed up too late for the meeting & was not able to put her comments on the record.
• Wild horse advocates who were not able to make it - say they were not given proper notification of this public comment meeting.
“I have Google alerts and I didn’t see it. Nobody really knew about it,” said Cat Kindsfather. She was at the meeting representing Protect Mustangs, an advocacy group in California. The organization put out a letter in the past few days that read “Breaking News: Government transparency and public process jeopardized.”
• Anne Novak is Exec. Director of Protect Mustangs. She says she only found out about the meeting a few days ago, & did not have time to make arrangements to attend. “The whole country should be given adequate notice to participate in person, as well as via email,” said Novak.
• BLM put out a release May 18th, that’s just 5 business days before the meeting. The meeting was also listed on their website. But Novak says that is not good enough. She believes BLM should give 30 days notice.….
• BLM Wild horse & burro Specialist John Axtell was in charge of the meeting. Axtell says BLM is not required to give 30 days notice & this is the 1st time they have received a complaint like this. “In the past we haven’t had much interest at this office. Often people who show up are all local,” said Axtell.
• But wild horse advocates say that is not true. They brought statements from people from across the country to the meeting. “The issue is about motorized vehicles, helicopters & such, and that * applies to America’s wild horses which are all American people’s horses,” said Kindsfather.
• 0nly 4 people spoke out at today’s meeting. BLM officials say due to the low turnout they will allow people to send in their comments until June 12, 2012.…

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S*h*a*r*i*n*g S0me Comments::

♦ To whom it may concern:

Not only are the wild horses & burros victims of abuse at the hands of your agency, but, so are
we, the American people, who admire & love OUR wild horses & burros. We are anguished & tormented with the knowledge of your brutal methods. We should be able to rest easy in knowing that these animals, that are so beloved by the American people – we got an act of congress passed with unanimous consent in 1971, – are truly protected.
Instead, we continue to have to fight for their very existence -on the open range. This was settled years ago~ ∞
…but sneaky amendments unpopular with the American people have been snuck into bills without the oversight of the American people -&- √ weakened the intended 1971 protections.
These animals are beloved & cherished for a reason.
Without them our country would not be what it is today. Wars since then would have been lost, & our lives would not have been enriched. … Numerous abuses have been documented of helicopter stampedes, in which burros are pushed with skids -&- knocked to the ground … & elderly animals are run until dropping in complete exhaustion, only to be harassed some more.
Removing the ancient wisdom from these herds does great harm to them. The older equid are the reservoirs of knowledge. They know where to find water, & where to travel in the seasons for forage. The old stallions, jacks, mares, & Jennies are the ones who determine whether conditions are right for increasing their herd size … & they adhere strictly to nature’s program for propagation.
The irony is not lost on me, that:
if they were left completely alone-∞- nature would provide the balance. And, the land would thrive as a result. … Much work has been done by promoters of holistic range management proving that the “science” currently being used by the BLM, Forest Service, + Texas Parks & Wildlife Department does not work. The lands continue to desertify at an alarming rate, – yet the same practices [are] causing this rapid decline?!

♦ Miss Abby – 6/6/2012 9:59 PM

It is an utter disgrace, what is going on in this “once mighty country” -the land of “Freedom”! The fact is that our very freedom is being jeopardized in front of our eyes, and the way the government is treating our Wild Horses, our “Symbols of Freedom, reflects how little regard the administration has for the concept of FREEDOM and for it’s people. What kind of message is this★ sending to the rest of the world?
This★ America is NOT “United” any more.… It is “Divided” by GREED for MONEY. It is a travesty, that our Government is siding with & representing corporate greed, rather then the People! The horses who have been the most valiant in helping “humanity” are sacraficed once again..…this time it is in the name of GREED!
We the People, are speaking; NO HELICOPTER OR MOTORIZED, OR ANY OTHER KIND OF ROUND UPS! Allow the horses & other wild animals exist in PEACE.
It is ludicrous, what the BLM is saying, that a wild animal will just “walk peacefully” when a huge noisy machine decends upon them.… Horses are pray animals, & they will run to avoid danger. Everything the BLM is doing, is against veterinary advice; running heavily pregnant mares & 1-2 month old foals for even 1 mile will hurt them……yet the BLM “only” runs them for mere 6 miles? on rocky ground in 100+ degree, &/ or below freezing weather in snow. All one has to do is open their eyes & really look to see the panic the fear, & some times the incredible will & courage to remain free. There has been numerous tragic attempts to jump 6′ tall fences, or charge it and die with a broken neck. To see a beautiful free animal end up such tragic fate, breaks a persons heart, &- takes our “Audacity of Hope” away in these hard times!

♦ Windhorse49 - 6/4/2012 7:23 AM

BLM has no transparency, they are very crooked & have a slaughter panel, yes a pro slaughter panel of decision makers on what to do with wild horses, i think that’s pretty cut & dry of –what Ken Salazar has in mind for the wild horses.

♦ Kelly941 - 5/31/2012 5:11 PM

Do you not think those horses are not scared to death, of the helicopters, & all terrain vehicles, & comotion that it takes to do this. These horses are also injured, foals etc. How sad, all for what. BLM says they are ruining the grounds, but once they take all the horses out, they open up the watering holes so the cows can rome freely. Don’t cows leave footprints too. Anyway, this is all blood money for the government, trying to boost our dying economy. This could lead to our wild horses becoming extinct….is this what we want people. Enough is enough already. What are they going to do when they are all gone, start selling our pets!! This is really corrupt & decietful to the American people who know nothing….because they don’t want people to find out what they are up to. Not only is this very inhumane for the animals, sold to kill-buyers & then off to slaughter.
It is also being done on taxpayer’s dollars. Does this not want to make you scream? BLM, leave our wild horses & burro’s alone, they do not even belong to you. Cut the crap, lies & GREED! I’m not buying it & niether are a whole lot of other people who WILL find out your dirty little secret.

♠Nola sater - 5/31/2012 12:44 PM

Believe it or not, but helicopters are much more humane & less stressful on the horses than gathering them on horseback. Using saddle horses to catch these horses is like watching a stampede as horsemen try to control the galloping horses hellbent to get away. Those who couldn’t keep up were left behind. Saddle horses were in danger trying to keep up with the more hardy mustang running on their own turf. Now that is dangerous for horses & horsemen alike. Helicopters herd the horses at the pace THEY set until the last push into the trap. That is the only time these horses are “stampeded.” Foals & old horses can keep up & are not left behind as they were in the old days of using cowboys & saddle horses to chase them down. As for no gathers??? Every animal needs a population control. Horses have few to none depending on the region they live. They grow at 20% each year. They live in arid to semi-arid places. Grass abundant? No. Water abundant? No. They have to share these limited resources with wildlife & plants. And yes, cattle leases that have been around LONG before the Wild Horse Act. Not gathering & maintaining horse populations will result in degraded rangelands & threaten wildlife populations. Please think about the whole ecosystem & the whole picture before letting your hearts run so completely with wild horses.

♦ Wallingj - 5/31/2012 12:02 PM ::

Sometimes I just do not know where to begin, will what I say make a difference, will those so called open for comment meetings make a difference to the wild horses (BLM)…..Does it matter what we have to say, the tax payer as it seems the BLM do just what they want anyway and when videos are taken and show burros and horses being hit with the skids or when a beautiful stallion that was just running free 10 minutes ago is now dead because he broke his neck in that chute they chased him into, does it matter what I say, does anyone other then people that care deeply for the horrible way in which these Mustangs are being treated care. Now I know that not all BLM employees are desensitized but it is fairly obvious for those that are watching what is happening see it, see the injustice, what exactly is it that allows people to not step in and say this is just not the way we treat our Wild Horses. Watching the last BLM meeting live stream and hearing the BLM saying that what they have done by gathering 47,000 is not working, now they say that, now that it could be possible to open up Slaughter Plants once again, now they say that…The Best interest is what they have in mind for these Mustang’s, then why is this inhumane treatment of them continuing, it is their way or no way, our comments mean nothing to them and the corruption continues to run rampant and here we are once again, trying to help the Mustangs and the abuse continues. So sad when those foals were forced to run and their hoofs were still soft and their hoofs just wore off to nothing, now isn’t that something that would make you or anyone sit up and say, this is abuse to a little foal, just trying to keep up with his Mamma and band while being chased by this object in the sky, would it not make you cringe?

♦jeannie - 5/31/2012 6:16 AM 1 Vote

“Speaking to my Heart by artattackcat” ~ Cat Kindsfather (↑)
“Little beauty makes eye contact with me through the Bars on 4/28/2012 . . .
BLM please,
manage our wild horses in the wild where they belong!
No More Roundups! Wish I had a sanctuary”.

-and-

“I got interviewed on this tour by Channel Four News.!”

…..(watch!?) –>

http://www.mynews4.com/news/story/A-closer-look -at-the-Indian-La…www.mynews4.com/news/story/A-closer-look -at-the-Indian-La…

–÷—÷—-

Hmmm...& the Reporter states, “this *short?-term ‘facility’ ” —where “(at least) Several of HORSEs” (of those ~few--She saw –{out of a mere 2,700} “have been Here for 2 YEARS, or ~more”..L. [[[≈ssshhhort-??-term Prison]]
+ gives a *lovely description & LONG panning shot of
“warehoused Horses -AsFarAs the Eye can See”!! …
grrrr!! U won’t Believe the *scope of this, until U WATCH the *video!!

Reblogged from :

take yerself a Ride … on the *Happy Train*

{as the Song (& Dance)  went }: … “you may be Right …?  I may be – C r a z y -?  …… but ‘, —>  it just May Be ~ a Lunatic ~
you’re L O O K I N G – for … ” ? ? ? 

€÷£ yet, –Bravely reading √further ... { with ‘furrowed brow‘)--√me-finds :

…“families – ( uh.. ppubblic citizens ?) -deserve 2 know … n0t after ~ drinking it for years.” … (°hmmm…)

-!!–• ¤~O! but Wait~¤ !! (n0t to worry !) -—» %:^Q
Cuz ‘ …..
‘bigum-Chief’ “Sala-czar *explained*!! “:~} that,
“requiring the [~flexible~disclosure~] information – BeFore the «fracking occurred» …
would have cau$ed”
=» unneces$sary delays…..”
{O!well, of Course it would ! hehehe } ? •÷{
| •boink! –now wtf was *I* even ~ T h I n k i n g ~ ?
—£—£—-
[see also,
the -handy - "suggested ~Voluntary*di$closure~ site" : http://fracfocus.org. http://fracfocus.org ] ::: (& ~that Usually ∞ works ¢÷} )

++ «Dark Shadows» comes out – on Sat. *;^}

(@ least it stars `Johnny Depp )

wow!! Magnificently UNIQUE & Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! (& Imprisoned)

wow!! Magnificently UNIQUE & Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! ….
“mare #6125 & her babe, on 4/23/2012… (& Imprisoned Happy MOTHER’S DAY??! ? ? ! !
~~ ∞SomeBody–please! √SAVE them ??
By {Up Close & Personal Photography}

Ecotourism:  By *State* [link: http://www.wildhorsepreservation.org/solutions/ecotourism_by_state.html ]
As 1 of our British supporters remarked: “1 day I’d like to come visit & *see Mustangs running wild* where they’re meant to.”
America’s wild Horses are *universally recognized* & cherished as American *icons. [link
http://www.wildhorsepreservation.org/world.html ]
Yet, our wild Herds are a mostly-untapped* ecotourism resource*. [link http://www.wildhorsepreservation.org/resources/economicResource.html ]

Horse lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, as well as those with an interest in history of the Old West, should be given the opportunity to
*enjoy wild Horse excursions* year-round.
In addition to non-intrusive observation of wild Horse behavior & Herd dynamics, “in-the-wild management” itself could become part of a unique experience for visitors to (HMAs) *Herd Management Areas.
In this manner, the American wild Horse could establish itself as an economic resource ON the Western Range & better its chances of *long-term survival.

Today, wild Horses & Burros can be found primarily on government-designated Herd Management Areas in *Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming*, but also in *Maryland, North Carolina, Hawaii, + even in the Bahamas*.

While *Eastern states* have embraced their wild Herds as an *economic resource, –in the West, whose *spirit its wild Herds truly embody,
the Bureau of Land Management has *failed to acknowledge the wild Horse as having ~any Value on the Range.
So, when U opt to spend your summer vacation trekking to western states to view wild Horses in their *natural habitat, u support the *Horses’ value on Public Lands.

•We have compiled a state-by-state *list of Resources for those interested in *observing wild Horses in their natural environment. With a bit of luck, U will be able to witness Horses in their truly *natural state, travelling in small Bands made up of a Stallion + his harem of Mares, or
in Bachelor-bands of young stallions.
•Please be *respectful of Horses as u view them & always *remember that these are *wild animals.
•Stay on marked roadways, avoid water holes & leave all gates as u find them.
•Remember, it is
*illegal to Chase, Harass, or Harm wild Horses or Burros, or to let your *dogs chase them.
This is particularly impt *during foaling* season.
•Be sure to bring pair of binoculars & telephoto lens 4 camera so u don’t disturb the animals by getting too close.

Please keep in mind that most of these are remote, untouched areas.
*Prior to setting out on a wild Horse *viewing trip, make sure to contact local BLM field office 4 current *updates on *Herd movements, fire restrictions, road conditions, maps, + other pertinent information.

Click here 2 *learn abt each *state’s wild Horse & burro viewing. [link] http://www.wildhorsepreservation.org/solutions/ecotourism_by_state.html

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Reproduction authorized solely 4 “educational purposes”, provided
www.wildhorsepreservation.org “credited as *source”
©2004-2010 AMERICAN WILD HORSE PRESERVATION CAMPAIGN.

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| shared by {the Cloud Foundation} on May 10, 2012 … <°÷≈¢

¤~ Honorable U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell stated in her 23-page opinion that the agency
“may not
simply *remain studiously ignorant* of material scientific evidence - well known to the agency – -
and brought directly TO its attention in timely-filed comments.” !!!
• She *decisively Rejected* the BLM’s attempt
to Exclude–» the expert declarations from the agency’s ~decision-making process~
and Affirmed that *the Court would
consider* the “material scientific evidence” contained IN the declarations as in future rulings in the case.~¤

{here's more}–»
http://thecloudfoundation.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/federal-court-forces-interior-department-to-consider-scientific-evidence-regarding-wild-horse-management/

<¤÷~} “;^*

{IS this ~still~ America ?? “:0 } ….warning: NOT 4 queasy stomachs! , nor “faint @heart” €;P

post~~never forget that Life–IS a Miracle~~

yep, this IS a Foal, Laura! at triple b..

(yet)..another Brief filed, in the ongoing fight to get BLM (Bureau of Land “Mgmt”) to create a meaningful ~standard of care~ for the ¤ wild Horses & Burros ¤ that Congress mandated….¤40 YEARS¤ ago! –»please? read: “Humane Care fight marches on” by Laura Leigh !
the Humane case Marches on…

…&on, &on, &on…(a.k.a.) IS this ~still~ America ???
…»& she says, “government attorneys are fighting Leigh’s Motion.” with “argument based simply on assertion that they are
*fighting her* Ninth Circuit, First Amendment, win that SET the Precedent.” …
In current brief: “The ruling in Leigh v. Salazar, 668 F.3d 1126 (9th Cir. 2012) STANDS as precedence unless or until the appellate court reverses itself.”
–» (& they Won’t !

1) National Call-in day to Protest: appointment of Callie Hendricksen to Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board....appointed to fill the “public” seat on the Board.
•Callie IS vocally PRO-slaughter... Not only for domestics--
•She has been very vocal in “opinion” that "Slaughter IS appropriate for wild Horses".
This view is NOT Representative of majority of Americans that feel (as we always have) -- eating horse is “un-American.”
•Callie IS member of organization-- that pushed to Zero-out [wild Herd] Areas …as She *Represents livestock Interests*.
•Callie is NOT an appropriate “public” representative TO the board. —>
*Livestock and *Wildlife interests are ALREADY represented…

[find call-in info on RT’s blog:
 http://rtfitchauthor.com/2012/03/01/today-national-wild-horse-and-burro-call-in-protest-to-cull-callie-from-blm-advisory-board/]
°~°
2) today [was] = last day to get comments in on *EIS for “Mt. Hope”. . . ASK that appropriate studies be done to determine impacts to wild Horses, + for appropriate mitigation For their welfare take place…current EIS for “the [Mt. Hope] Project” does not appropriately take into acct: ~already fragile nature of Horses in that area….
[use emailLink or mail comments today!] 
http://wildhorseeducation.org/2012/02/28/action-urgent-march-1-deadline-mt-hope/

¤~¤ so ——-
√√√•this post was= March 1,2012 {& Thousands of Calls WERE received!} (thanks 2 all)… yet… **Was Any0ne ever LISTENING???to ~any of US? **
≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈

Thus *TODAY...a message ∞ of Oloriondolinde:: :: ::
[excerpts reproduced here, NOW...Strictly FOR Laura's (& the HORSES' behalf...based-upon last few days Events, as well...] …… }÷¢

¤~¤ on & on ... 21 days ago⁠, ⁠The Cloud Foundation (pleads & gathers sigs)– Salazar/BLM *CANNOT be allowed* to Stack-the-Deck w/ pro-Slaughter folks on Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board!!
theCloudFoundation
———-
¤~¤ Thank u for signing the
“Tell Interior Secretary to Dump Pro-Wild Horse Slaughter Appointee petition”      
[link to petition] is:

dump appointee Petition
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¤~¤ e.g. ~~~
MY 2nd reactions! This Out-of-Control ROGUE Government AGENCY …WILL -Be forced to FOLLOW the LAW!!!!.… eventually… BLM** & Dept of Interior* can’t continue to Be “totally Unchecked”& WITHOUT Checks/Balances forever *** (as Laura said), THIS IS *BIG* Folks! finally!!.
..(uh)...was Anybody LISTENING?? =

¤~¤ AND: what a ~Joke~ is This?
Witnesses call for increased public participation, transparency in fed land mgmt *decision-making* process“. But (just) Not in UTAH?.. nor Iowa..?..

≈∞≈∞≈∞≈∞≈∞≈
¤~¤ …??? & now?…√ out* 4/1/2012!!
BLM’s new ~whine (against Sup Ct decision!) 4? “right 2 Hide what gov’t Agencies DO” from U.S. Public!
——¤———
“BLM files “Motion 4 REconsideration” in 9th Circuit RULING”!? “2 challenge” (rightful Supreme Ct Ruled)
“Access to Wild Horses + Info re: care of animals. BLM ~new Motion”
[= 2 *Hide what Your gov't Does!] … “addresses *Win of Press Freedom* granted by Court!? on Feb 14 in “Access case” brought by *Laura Leigh, journalist*/founder Wild Horse Edu.”

–» After “9th Cir Court *granted Leigh’s Appeal;

They Recognized roundups will occur, (as matter of course); when BLM argued “moot” b/c” (that 1) “roundup ended. —» &
the 9th Circuit” DISAGREED: it “*ruled* a win
for Journalists (Free Press), & Public to

«gain ¤ meaningful access ¤ to the actions» of Their government” **!!
–»but ?now… BLM ~whines AGAIN -(Against Supreme Ct ¤Wisdom¤)
«–» 4 a gov’t “Rogue Agency” ~should? afterall- have
~Right 2 *Hide what your gov’t really Does!???
¤~¤
& [..uh.. ¤ was ~that «an Order», sir?? ..uh..U meant ?us?]
«–was/Is ¤ anybody Listening?!» …(not even to Supreme Court)?? Really? read: http://artandhorseslauraleigh.wordpress.com/2012/04/01/the-fight-for-access-continues/

~×~×~×~×~∞~
& guess My ~idiot citizen brain -just “dudn’t Get it” ?? [HOW does this ~Work, again?]…?? ?%÷[
∞÷∞÷∞÷∞÷∞÷∞
-abt 30 days ago- some Replies were::::
•~citizen~ -Mar 1, 2012 12:29 said: "When I called # for Salazar *I was given # of
**Debbie Collins* @ 866-468-7826. Please *call her so She can “educate” you. -She & I did Not Agree..at all..about anything."
↓
•~citizen~ -Mar 1, 2012 2:35 pm said: "I called her too. *Left message for her to send me Adoption pkg, + *to Call me back...When I spoke with *Salazar’s office*, they did not suggest that anyone ~educate me~, but I will be more than happy 2 let her try; ... might be great 4 a Protest...? As U can tell, I’m getting fed up with the ~impunity that they [use/have] 2 make Decisions –with no thought 2 wishes or will of PRO-HORSE PEOPLE”
↓
¤¤ Laura Leigh ¤¤ Mar 1, 2012 at 11:54 said: » “Deb Collins*…she is the 0ne at Silver King that actually YELLed at me (on tape)… that “BLM website is accurate information”… & (website was more than 100 horses off @the time)…
¤ TELL her to Take your name & number AS the Public Servant she is–> &
Log your Disapproval ….then
ask her to Repeat it back…to make sure...” [!!!!!!!!]
↓
~citizen~ -Mar 1, 2012 2:31 pm said: “Done + Done + Done“

post~~never forget that Life–IS a Miracle~~

–»but ~obviously?..our BLM & all of Sala-czar’s Dept of Interior… DISAGREE, abt *Life’s miracles* too ?????????

~¤~ {~continual Revision~ 3/26-4/2; ~still Link fixing! m/b NOW will actually ~work? …we’ll see }

@oloriondolinde: But (just) Not in UTAH?.. nor IOWA….?..
~¤~
As “Witnesses -in Congress- called FOR Increased Public participation, … & Transparency”?
“in fed Land-mgmt *decision-making* Process” ??
?!(how ~dare they?)

http://t.co/1v8nXH9
√what the h*@$l IS ≈this?? ≈feel-good Propaganda ≈… direct from House Natural Resources, mind U!
(a.k.a. *bold-faced LIES??!) ± “this vital resource needs to be managed for the Benefit of All users; & *I strongly believe* that there is PLENTY of It to go around,” said Chairman Bishop (UT-01). €’8^[

Irony ? /or/
---then--»
{O! was that an Order, sir?. . .I mean, about the Supreme Ct protecting FREEDOM-of-the-PRESS... & all that ~Constitutional jazz~? ? ? } Fed Ct of Appeals WIN ~
/ ...uh...
~ ok,-but Not »here, nor »here, & particularly Not~ in Utah! ...?
»»the Utah GAG Law««
--»The Cloud Foundation shared:
¤~¤ “New Legislation introduced in Utah--
would make it
*ILLEGAL to Film* animal Abuse”!! ?
{wwhhaaa???}
illegal to film abuse?

_________keep going:

¤ [now, how does this Work, again?]
= A wondering Message of  Olóriondolindë: Hmmm…wonder IF U can ~still ~Report? Child Abuse?. .& what if it’s on a ~Farm ? …
¤~¤ so…
√√this out!:
“Muckraking (Literally): Should It Be Illegal to FILM *Animal Abuse*?”
~the Atlantic~ Muckraking, should it be Illegal?
¤~¤ a.k.a. Ag-Gag-laws :
[quote excerpt]
“Last week, IOWA became 1st state (in Am.) to make it a Crime to *lie to get onto a farm TO record images* of animal Abuse. UTAH…Gov. is poised to sign legislation…to Go even further *shielding Animal Treatment* from Public view. UT’s statute would BAN photography of livestock (w/o owner permission) –a misdemeanor *punishable by Fine ± 1 yr prison.
*This new iteration of laws, a.k.a. “agricultural interference” statutes, -base upon legal concept– private enterprise has ~right to conduct~ business mostly in private–» based upon political premise– livestock industry warrants special protections (that ordinary criminal law does not afford it)”;
like general trespass/nuisance/fraud laws of IO & UT…
•“1st Amendment Interest–»likely won’t be long b4 someone is arrested/charged with these new state crimes”…thus, not “long b4 lawsuit attacking their Validity”…
Ken Paulson, of 1st Amendment Center, said that “ag gag” bills …likely Will face “significant 1st Amendment challenge.” & wrote:
News-gathering is protected by 1st Amendment, & that applies even if the gatherer is an advocacy org.
Any attempt to keep people from exercising their freedom of Speech or Press by preventing them from collecting information is going to be constitutionally suspect. It’s particularly troubling in cases where the government is trying to use its power to prevent the Public from documenting what many believe = *cruel treatment* of animals. 
• Utah/Iowa will likely have to do more to legally justify restrictions on free speech. e.g., if all the “perpetrator” is doing = taking photos, then where is “interference” w/ “agricultural” business? Doesn’t “interference” come only afterwards, + only if what images show are so disturbing as to force farms into changing practices (or lose business)? & if so, wouldn’t 1st Amendment protect gathering of such images?”
• “It’s absurd–idea that Iowa & Utah Farmers = a persecuted group needing special protection in laws designed to chill the flow of info abt matters of public health.”

Suzanne Roy, of AWHPC says, “This is abt hiding the truth of conditions at animal agricultural operations from the public. @horse slaughter summit in Las Vegas, ranchers bemoaned urbanization of America & that people have lost touch with where their food comes from. Now they try to crack down on photographic & video evidence that shows the Public exactly where their food comes from.”
…“–half-dozen other states are thinking about new “ag-gag” laws–
•Every journalist, every advocate, every person who believes in the idea that “sunlight is the best disinfectant,” every advocate of *transparency*, & even every person who cares about what they eat ought to be concerned by these laws…
Put another way: If these industries need this much special protection from collection of truthful images, then
it’s awful to imagine what’s happening to some animals who live in places the cameras have not yet found.”…

¤~¤ …??? & now?… √ out* 4/1/2012!!
≈BLM (a bureau to “Protect ” your Public resources, including Our *wild horses*) ~ new ~whine (against Sup Ct decision!) FOR? “right 2 Hide what gov’t Agencies DO” from U.S. Public!
——¤———
“BLM files “Motion 4 REconsideration” in 9th Circuit RULING”!? “2 challenge” (rightful Supreme Ct Ruled)
“Access to Wild Horses + Info re: care of animals.
BLM’s ~new Motion”
[= 2 *Hide what Your gov't Does!] … “addresses *Win of Press Freedom* granted by Court!? on Feb 14 in “Access case” brought by *Laura Leigh, journalist*/founder Wild Horse Edu.”

–» After “9th Cir Court *granted Leigh’s Appeal, Recognized roundups will occur, (as matter of course); when BLM argued “moot” b/c” (that 1) “roundup ended.” —» &
“the 9th Circuit” DISAGREED: it “*ruled* a win for Journalists (Free Press), & Public to :
«gain ¤ meaningful access ¤ to the actions» of Their government” **!!
–»but ?now… BLM ~whines AGAIN -(Against Supreme Ct ¤Wisdom¤).
«–» 4 a gov’t “Rogue Agency” ~should? afterall- have
~Right 2 *Hide what your gov’t really Does!???
¤~¤
& [..uh.. ¤ was ~that «an Order», sir?? ..uh..U meant ?us?]

««––was/Is ¤ ~anybody Listening?!» …(not even to Supreme Court)?? Really? read:

http://artandhorseslauraleigh.wordpress.com/2012/04/01/the-fight-for-access-continues/

~×~×~×~×~∞~
& guess My ~idiot citizen brain -just “dudn’t Get it” ?? [HOW does this ~Work, again?]…?? ?%÷[

look Very closely! 8) [from BCNRA Facebook pg] 4-2011

post~~never forget that Life–IS a Miracle~~

Reblogged from Straight from the Horse's Heart:

post~~never forget that Life–IS a Miracle~~

•”KOFF & KOLD” Spray with ‘HERBAL-EXTRACT’ is intended 2 be Sprayed into
*Nose & Throat* 4 treatment of Colds, Flu, Cough, stuffy Nose, + Sinus Infection.

•”KOLD SORE” Spray with “Liquid SEA MINERAL” is intended 2 be Sprayed Into
*Eyes 4 treatment of Dry-eye & Pink Eye.
Product also intended 2 be Sprayed into
*Nose 4 Sinus Allergy by pollen; & onto
*Lips + Genitals* 4 treatment of Fever Blisters, Shingles, Herpes simplex.
• These products are NOT tested properly to assure their safety. Products intended for use IN the Eye that are NON-sterile have potential 2 cause
*Eye Infections, which m/b Sight-threatening.
+ Nasal solutions, if not sterile could lead 2
*Respiratory Infection.
RECALL= result of routine FDA inspection which id’d several labeling issues.
No “definite” Illnesses been reported to date.
•BCKGRD:
“Koff & Kold” & “Kold Sore” were distributed thru-out U.S.retail stores in TX, CA, WA, VA, NJ, NY, MD, IL, GA, NV, AZ, NC, SC, FL.
Products also distributed in acupuncture Clinics & via firm Website http://www.naturalapothecary.com.
These 2 spray products were distributed from Mar 2009–present* Feb 2012.
RECOMMENDATION: Consumers who have purchased “Koff & Kold” or “Kold Sore” [@ Any date] are
*Urged to Discontinue Use* of either product & Return it 2 Place of Purchase 4 full refund. Consumers w/questions may Contact: Ms. Sun Lee 214-691-3210 @ “Wholistic Herbs” company, Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm CST.
[02/09/2012-Press Release] ]]> http://cssssswv.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/heres-the-ridicululous-b-s-that-sue-wallis-uca-and-horse-eaters-are-spewing/ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:42:24 +0000 cssssswv http://cssssswv.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/heres-the-ridicululous-b-s-that-sue-wallis-uca-and-horse-eaters-are-spewing/ http://rtfitchauthor.com/2012/02/03/poll-finds-big-ag-horse-slaughter-promotion-has-backfired/?like=1&_wpnonce=61369f54db&wpl_rand=5269981dfc
+ excerpt comments from The Force of the Horse:
“Poll Finds Big Ag Horse Slaughter Promotion Has Backfired!…
Press Release:
Americans Repulsed by Concept of Butchering & Feasting Upon Companion Animals:
Chicago– poll conducted in Jan by Lake Research Partners for ASPCA found that 80% of Americans are Strongly opposed to horse slaughter.”
—> now, read what Horse Slaughter lobby has 2 say!….

post~~never forget that Life–IS a Miracle~~

Reblogged from Art and Horses (Laura Leigh's Blog):

Turning the ignition in a few moments and hitting the road.Trying to make sure that there is everything I need in case the truck doesn't make it, gets a flat, or there is fire or flood. : )

There will be an option for adoption that allows horses to go to new homes from Temporary. Personally that is how I would take a horse but I know it's not for everyone.

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http://thecloudfoundation.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/winter-in-the-pryors/#more-4515
“The Pryor herd has become trusting also, ~ viewing us Humans as innocent, respectful bystanders– who do not interfere at all in their natural lives.
It is a sacred Trust that is *so quickly broken*
WHEN they are Stampeded off their mountain, or Trapped in bait-laced corrals; When they are Separated from their Families, & Robbed of the thing they cherish most–”their Freedom”!
1/2 the young Horses of the Pryors face “this Fate” in 2012!, including Cloud’s look-alike grandson, Echo.”

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�Complainant: Filed BY Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER),
nonprofit svc org representing Public employees, including *Scientists working within Dept of Interior* (DOI), generally, + within U.S. Bureau of Land Management* (BLM), specifically.

�COMPLAINT Summary: BLM is conducting a �series of Rapid-Ecoregional-Assessments�
(REAs) to *establish Baseline condition* and *future Vulnerability of resources of
�Conservation Concern� vis-�-vis regionally *important Ecological and Environmental
*disturbance factors*.
�BLM intends to *conduct REAs* for “all Ecoregions which contain Land and Resources” under *BLM administration.
�These REAs are ~Intended to~ understand *ecological Conditions and *trends of Resources of
conservation Concern, such as fish and Wildlife Habitats, Species of concern, Soils, Water @regional level as *affected by Natural + Human “disturbance factors”*, such as: wildfire, invasive species, *Development (incl. #Energy-development activity),
*Climate change*, and other *CAUSAL Factors* of regional importance.
�These REAs are intended to:
*establish both *Baseline ecological Condition* data + *Predict future Vulnerabilities*,
�To PROVIDE *science-based information for
�Use in *future Resource-Planning* and *Decision-making within an �adaptive Management”-framework,
{including WILD HORSE Management/Mismanagement of HMAs, HAs, +hidden Holding facilities!!!}.

�LIVESTOCK Grazing ‘as a Causal_Agent’ was- *EXCLUDED from Further-Consideration*!! in ALL 6 Ecoregions*,
+ all ~proposed *Management �questions* Relevant to Condition Assessments� were *stricken-from-the-record*. !
�Intentional EXCLUSION of *Livestock-GRAZING*-as a Causal-Factor FROM the REAs* will *slant Resultant findings AND *Interpretations of Causes* responsible for status and… {read more link!}

http://peer.org/docs/blm/11_30_11_Scientific_Misconduct_Complaint.pdf

Obama Administration Issues Impotent Horse Slaughter Commentary.

Breaking News: BLM Issues Report on Inhumane Wild Horse Roundup Allegations.

http://pryorwild.wordpress.com/2011/01/12/january-12-2011-fertility-control-ea/trackback/

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