As part of its National Farm Animals Awareness Week, the Humane Society of the United States gives out a “Farm Animals Awareness Award” to people who raise awareness about farm animals. One of the recipients of an award this year was James Frantzen, 13, of Iowa. Frantzen lives on an organic farm and has a web log describing his experiences.
The award to Frantzen did not go over well with the New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance who put out a press release attacking HSUS for honoring an “animal abuser,” since the farm Frantzen lives on raises cattle for beef, and Frantzen lists fishing and hunting among his favorite activities.
In its press release, the New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance urged people to,
Please contact HSUS and tell them that there is no excuse for giving awards
to animal killers. Ask them why they feel it is necessary to congratulate people who display extreme speciesism and disregard for life by abusing animals for profit and for pleasure.
The e-mail provided the phone number of an HSUS representative to call and complain about the award.
Source:
HSUS honors animal abuser. New Jersey Animal Alliance, Press Release, October 8, 2001.