I’m glad somebody powerful is finally fighting back. This “animal rights” stuff is completely insane and out of control. Nobody objects to treating animals decently, but giving them human legal rights (which is already being done in Europe) and preventing people from using them in any way - carriage driving, racing, performances, etc. - is absolutely nuts.
Agreed...HSUS has avoided the crazy tactics of PETA but are probably more dangerous in that their budget approaches $100 million a year from donations and practically none of it goes for animal welfare. It’s spent on salaries, advertising, fund raising and litigation to stop animal agriculture, hunting and anything to do with animals.