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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask] Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp