DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE FACES?

 

They belong to the members of the "Animal Coalition of Tennessee, " a.k.a. "ACT," a group of philosophical extremists who support animal rights.

ACT’s original purpose was to serve as a "coalition. . . to create better laws for animals in TN, specifically mandatory spay/neuter and limiting chaining and cruel confinement. . . our goal is to take Tennessee out of the dark ages of rampant animal abuse and create a brighter future for animals."

Rather insulting to most Tennesseans, huh? Keaven Van Lom, one of ACT’s principals, noted, "As we present ACT to legislators and the public, we will need to write a better summary blurb." So you can know them better, here are a number of direct quotes from ACT members taken from their email list, animalcoalitionoftn@yahoogroups.com:

"We have enslaved the rest of the animal creation, and have treated our distant cousins in fur and feathers so badly that beyond doubt, if they were able to formulate a religion, they would depict the devil in human form" quote by William Ralph Inage, Tagline to Msg. 330.

"...if the animals aren't born in the first place, then we won't have to keep rescuing them." Msg. 44.

"I often think that Animal Liberation Front (the ALF) is the best method of action. I do yours, you do mine. . . . I don't want to wait for legislation to be enacted or enforced..." Msg. 131

"The best solution is to have mandatory spay/neuter programs for humans." Msg. 116.

"I am a member of PETA, HSUS, PCRM, ALDF, and a few more animal rights groups..." Msg. 207.

REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP in ACT per its FOUNDERS, as stated in Msg. 289:

2) Members have no vested interest in breeding or purchasing animals.

5) Demonstrate responsible pet guardianship including neutered pets, safe, humane confinement, and compliance with all animal-related laws and ordinances.

It is ACT’s belief that you can’t own an unneutered animal "responsibly." It is ACT’s belief that you don’t have a "vested interest" (legal right) to breed or purchase animals. And, if you think otherwise, you can’t be a member of ACT!

ACT is an animal rights oriented organization opposed to breeding. "...animal rights extremism has had direct, collateral, and indirect effects on animal enterprises or industries." – From the Department of Justice’s Report to Congress on the Extent and Effects of Domestic and International Terrorism on Animal Enterprises

KNOWN ACT LIST MEMBERS (as of the date this page was created):

Advocates Promoting Awareness Compassion and Tolerance (APACT), Billye Thompson*, Founder

Another Chance Animal Rescue, Lisa Tarbet

Greater Nashville Animal Welfare (GNAW), Natalie Corwin*, President

Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery Co., Amy Shaver*, Assistant Director

Speak Out For Animals (SOFA), Keaven Van Lom*, Director