Be Alert ... Worldwide

[Roland]

Sep-17-2013 This year, at the Empire Classic, we had two suspicious visitors, one on shipping day, he claimed to be in the area with his son, photographing animals. He wanted to photograph the pigeons although there was no son with him. On race day a different individual, with a camera, claiming to be with a wildlife magazine, wanted to photograph our "pigeon loft". Strange that a non pigeon fancier would use the term pigeon "loft". Both were denied access. This is our eighth year running the Empire Classic and the first time we have had this kind of suspicious visitors. This brings us to the reason for this message, currently Rick Mardis is in a legal battle with Peta, the bases of the law suit is that "any organization that charges an entry fee is gambling", this does not only apply to One Lofts but ANY club or Combine Open race. Peta will not only contain their pursuit to American fanciers, they will go after Canadian fanciers as well. It is extremely important that Rick Mardis wins this lawsuit because it impacts on all of us, he is not just fighting for himself, he is fighting for ALL pigeon fanciers. There is a legal fund to help with Rick's legal fees, his fees will be substantial, he needs our help. I am organizing a fund for Rick Mardis here in Canada, we will call it the "Empire Classic and Friends" donation. Judy and I (Empire Classic) will kick it off with a sizable donation and we hope you will join us, any amount you can spare is fine, please send your cheques to us and we will include you in the "Empire Classic and Friends" donation. If you prefer to donate on your own that is also great, donations can be given through "PigeonAuctions.com". Regards...........jim and judy

 

I say

Obviously we won't be donating to this causes ... or will we? I don't know and that is a personal choice. But we should be well aware that PETA IS in this country collect any material, written or photoed to discredit our sport to further enhance their money making coffers.

[Roland]

It certainly gives rise for ALL of us to tread careful. Peta kills animals by their thousands every year. Get rebuked by the courts etc. BUT still lie and cheat and make money ... a bit like the RSPB really I suppose.

[Roland]

You know,

 

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American Racing Pigeon Union

PO Box 18465

Oklahoma City

OK 73154-0465

Tel: 405-848-5801]

Food for thought here, is this a cause for unity worldwide here. I mean is this, as I believe, going to be a fight over here too very soon?

 

I think, personally, it shouldn't be a one man's fight, plus every pigeon fancier can / may be affected soon. Certainly food for thought I feel.

 

Food for thought here. Should this be just a one man's fight against Peta? Should we take on board that this may well be happening here too. Is it as I see, a cause that we should all be involved with.

We give generously every year to all sorts and sundry, yet so very often don't for our selves, not only in benefiting the fancier, but also protecting our sport. JMO.