I have posted this on other threads -- why do we have to CHOOSE between people and animals? We can do BOTH.

And I have to be honest, while I hate the suffering of the wounded birds, I am MUCH MORE CONCERNED with what this teaches the children twisting the heads off pigeons and laughing about it and being praised for it, and for all the children who watch this meaningless cruelty.

Many sociopathic killers, like Jeffrey Dalmer, got their start killing and torturing animals, including pets. We need to be teaching our children the stewardship of the earth and the creatures God created.

I agree, we don't have to choose between the two, but people who have no grounding on which to place their biocentric arguments always try to connect dots that aren't there. They can't - or refuse to - see the big picture.

Darn, more sand pounded up my .
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:21 PM
To: mikefolmer
Subject: Fwd: 11-30-08 FOR THE BIRDS

Dear Senator Folmer,
Please view the attached article concerning the bill for pigeon shoots. It was in this past Sunday's paper in Lancaster. Shortly we will be starting a new legislative year with much unfinished business. This bill is one of them. Will you give us your support to help end one of PA's biggest embarrasments? Last year you held a meeting with a sportsmen's group to make your decision. This year try talking to everyone and she how much support these shoots have.

Best regards,
Dear Ms.

Thank you for your continued interest in banning pigeon shoots.

Senator Folmer will be looking at a variety of legislative initiatives relating to this important issue as the 2009 – 2010 Session of the General Assembly gets underway in January.

In the interim, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with Senator Folmer.

Marie Tribioli

Office of Senator Mike Folmer

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