Yes, Farm Bureau money goes a long way.  I am reading "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair.  1905 Chicago stockyards.  The cruelty towards workers and utter disregard for food safety… meat inspectors looked the other way while all the truly "bad" meat was sold within Chicago so to avoid interstate commerce…  Maybe we've taken a couple baby steps forward.  Maybe.  Baby steps.

Donna



On Jan 25, 2012, at 6:56 PM, Phyllis Mains wrote:

> I called both Rep Joel Fry and Sen Joni Ernst and emailed both.  This was
> the reply from Joel Fry!  Farm Bureau money goes a long way.  Phyllis
> Phyllis:
> Thank you for your contact and perspective on this issue.  I have a bit
> different understanding of this bill.  I appreciate your perspective but
> believe this bill protects all parties on this issue.  I am not in
> support of animal cruelty and I believe whistle blowers should do it
> legally.  
> 
> Thanks again for your contact!!
> 
> Blessings,
> Joel
> 
> 
> Joel Fry
> 84th General Assembly
> State Representative - 95th District (Clarke, Decatur, Union)
> Statehouse:  (515) 281.3221
> e-mail - [log in to unmask]
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
> Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 1:52 PM
> To: Fry, Joel [LEGIS]
> Subject: Please oppose H.F. 589/S.F. 431
> 
> Dear Representative Fry,
> Please oppose H.F. 589/S.F. 431 that criminalizes whistle blowers who
> expose horrific animal abuse, while protecting those that abuse animals. 
> Support of this bill means you support animal abuse and I hope that is
> not the case.  Sincerely,  Phyllis Mains 641-445-6326
> 
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