CORRECTION. There was an error in the email address for Rikki Rockett. The correct E-mail is: <LMDJSD5 @ aol.com> Thanks, Susan, for the correction; we forgive your goof! Judy.
on 7/7/08 8:40 PM, Judy Reed at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AnimalVoicesAlert TWO LETTERS: Bret Michaels B*M*B/POOR BOY RECORDS INC 23679 CALABASAS RD PMB 346 CALABASAS CA 91302-1502 WEB Email: <http://www.bretmichaels.com/forms/newgeneral.htm> www.bretmichaels.com/forms/newgeneral.htm Dear Mr. Michaels: You could learn some empathy and compassion from Rikki Rockett. He was absolutely right when he said that Greeley's "huge rodeo" meant "an enormous amount of animal abuse." Rockett's having said this week that he wouldn't have agreed to play at the concert Saturday night if he knew the Greeley Stampede included a rodeo made him a hero to animals and people who care about animals. You, on the other hand, sadly promoted animals' suffering and are no hero to anyone. Rodeo events consist of intentionally violent acts perpetrated on defenseless animals. Hyper-macho men chase, harass, and brutalize terrified victims. The men do it for their own amusement, or because they are addicted to the rush of adrenaline it gives them. They give no thought to the suffering. Instruments of pain are used on calves, horses, bulls, and other animals. Sharp sticks, tail-twisting, spurs, electric prods, and bucking straps are the barbaric tools used to make bulls, horses, and baby calves act wild. They cause the animals to endure broken necks, broken backs, and other injuries that cause excruciating pain and death. There is nothing brave about roping calves at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour and yanking them by their necks so that they come crashing to the ground. Further, the rodeo introduces children to legalized abuse and exploitation of animals as entertainment. The effect of rodeo violence on children has prompted some sponsors to end their association with the rodeo. If the same acts were committed using cats, dogs, or any other popular companion animal, these people would be jailed for animal cruelty. Rodeo is not a sport. Sport is when BOTH sides know they're playing, choose to participate, and know the rules! Humans play sports, animals act for survival. When animals are up against humans, they don't stand a chance. Sincerely, ~~~~~~~~Letter end~~~~~~~~~~~ Rikki Rockett Club Rockett 10061 Riverside Drive, Suite #823 Toluca Lake, CA. 91602 E-mail c/o: <LMDJSD5 @ aol.com> (close spaces) Dear mr. Rockett: Thank you for for speaking out against rodeo by saying in a statement released by Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) that Greeley's "huge rodeo" meant "an enormous amount of animal abuse." You are so right. As you know, rodeo events consist of intentionally violent acts perpetrated on defenseless animals. Sharp sticks, tail-twisting, spurs, electric prods, and bucking straps are the barbaric tools used to make bulls, horses, and baby calves act wild. These instruments of pain are used on calves, horses, bulls, and other animals. They cause the animals to endure broken necks, broken backs, and other injuries that cause excruciating pain and death. There is nothing brave about roping calves at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour and yanking them by their necks so that they come crashing to the ground. Even worse, the rodeo introduces children to legalized abuse and exploitation of animals as entertainment. The effect of rodeo violence on children has prompted some sponsors to end their association with the rodeo. Rodeo is not a sport. Sport is when BOTH sides know they're playing, choose to participate, and know the rules! Humans play sports, animals act for survival. When animals are up against humans, they don't stand a chance. I applaud your having said this week that you wouldn't have agreed to play at the concert had you known the Greeley Stampede included a rodeo. I urge you to stand up for your principles and stand your ground by refusing to ever again perform at the Greeley Stampede, or anywhere else where animals are subject to abuse. You are truly a hero to animals and the people who care about them. Sincerely, ~~~~~~~~Letter end~~~~~~~~~~~ on 7/7/08 8:40 PM, Judy Reed at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: COOL! Thanks Susan Gordon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for sending the contacts to write to Poison singer Bret Michaels about his heartless position on rodeo, and a contact to thank Rikki Rocket for his humanity! As you know, I'm busy with political campaigns at present and don't have much time left for animals until the election!!! Because of Susan, I was inspired to put together a couple of letters for you to edit and send. I am so grateful Susan. Judy. ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy Reed <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: AnimalVoicesNews <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 8:57 PM Subject: "Poison" split over rodeo gig AnimalVoicesNews ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> Source/Letters: The Denver Post <openforum @ denverpost.com> (close spaces) Link: <http://www.denverpost.com/ci_9790052?source=rss> denver & the west "Poison" split over rodeo gig By The Associated Press Article Last Updated: 07/05/2008 12:51:45 AM MDT GREELEY <ETH> Poison singer Bret Michaels says he was "shocked" to hear drummer Rikki Rockett's comments about animal cruelty at the Greeley Stampede and promised to "put on one hell of a big rock show" there despite Rockett's concerns. Michaels was responding to Rockett's comments this week saying he wouldn't have agreed to play at the concert Saturday night if he knew the Greeley Stampede included a rodeo. Rockett said in statement released by a group called Showing Animals Respect and Kindness that Greeley's "huge rodeo" meant "an enormous amount of animal abuse." Michaels said in a statement he did not agree with Rockett's comments. Rockett and Michaels founded the glam-metal band and had a string of hits in the 1980s, including "Talk Dirty to Me." Rockett said he would still perform with Poison Saturday night. You must be registered to comment All contents Copyright 2008 The Denver Post or other copyright holders. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed for any commercial purpose. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> Judy Reed AnimalVoices Speaking For Animals & Their Environment This is distibuted for nonprofit research and educational purposes only. 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