Posted on 07/29/2019 2:00:13 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
As County Fair season draws near, 4-H families should be aware of activists who are targeting show animals.
County fair season is upon us, and in case you missed it, last week I blogged about a 10-year study that showed the benefits of 4-H in developing young people who go on to be active civically, who volunteer in their communities and who lead happy, healthy lives.
As 4-H youth prepare for the county and state fair, presenting their livestock before a judge is ultimately the culmination of a year’s worth of work. It takes time, dedication, consistency, patience and continually learning to prepare an animal for the show.
I applaud the 4-H parents who invest their time and money into supporting their children and this activity. The county fair should be a time for celebration, where families and friends spend time together enjoying the fruits of their labor and making memories.
However, at an Iowa fair in Johnson County, the fun was brought to an abrupt halt when animal rights activists crashed the county fair.
In a recent report from KCRG News, “Johnson County Fair officials said animal rights activists have been disrupting the fair which they said stems from the ‘Family Rodeo’ event.
“Long-time fairgoer Sara Krieger said it’s disturbing what the group has been doing.
“‘They have been going around and cutting halters and cutting the hairs off the tail of cattle as well as letting the animals out,’ Krieger said.
“This has caused her to make extra efforts, needing to take her 12 show animals home every single day of the fair for the safety of the animals.
“‘We’ve always felt secure here,’ Krieger said. She is confused as to why anyone would want to put the animals, or other people, at risk. Fair officials said they are anticipating protestors.
“‘If you let them loose, they’re going to run through the fair, they’re going to get caught up in something,’ Krieger said. ‘Run people over; these people love their animals and they are well cared for. I put more time and money into my horses than I do myself. If you want to support an organization that combats animal cruelty, you should join 4-H.’”
It is sad and scary to think about animal rights activists targeting 4-H youth and putting their livestock in danger with their shenanigans. These individuals, whether acting on behalf of an organization and working independently, should be held accountable for their actions.
Of course, we shouldn’t be surprise by this type of activity. Animal rights activists have long used shock value and outlandish behavior to gain media headlines and attention. These folks have little regard for the animals they vow to save.
Consider this a friendly warning to be safe and watchful as your family attends the county or state fair this year. Perhaps 4-H clubs should consider hiring a night watchman to work as security during the evening hours at the fair.
It’s a shame it has to come to this, but when it comes to these activists, it seems like common sense, decency and respect of other people’s property are not values they have.
I only have one old swayback Mule, and he lives like a King, LOL!
Observe.
When sure, capture and apply appropriate attitude adjustment.
A proper attitude adjustment leaves some evidence, so be sure to conceal one’s face. It’s OK, ANTIFA *sshats do that all the time and the cops (of liberal cities) are not allowed to do anything except watch.
Long past time for turning the other cheek, folks. Time to de-activate the activists.
I bet these same activists are pro abortion and pro infanticide.
I’ll bet they are, too! *SPIT*
With rights comes responsibility, you have the right to bitch. I’m ok with that. I have the right to raise my animals and show them. You touch them you touch me. Do so at your own risk. I still live by the code horse stealing is a hanging offense. They should leave these great young kids alone. Around me it’s mandatory.
But, frankly, you didn't see these psychos outside of Leftist cities. Now, however...
<<<<<<<< Perhaps 4-H clubs should consider hiring a night watchman to work as security during the evening hours at the fair. >>>>>>>>>>
Useless unless he is armed and ready to kill ... which will bring out vermin lawyers.
These people are rustlers and, in the old days, they dealt with rustlers with a noose.
I agree 100%. Harm my kids or animals, domestic or livestock?
“You won’t like me when I’m angry!” ;)
why aren’t a bunch of corn fed Iowa farm boys beating the living sh*t out of the people in the parking lot?
It's despicable libs would attack kids in that great program, but if they will attack the flag they'll attack anything.
Probably like Antifa. Unless they hide their faces and it’s 10 against one, they would probably run away screaming like a bunch of little girls.
Because it is Johnson County... home of Iowa City and therefore the University of Iowa. The freaks are the sacred birds, and anyone giving them a proper thrashing is toast.
My Grandkids are active in 4-H. Maybe 30 years ago my Grandmother was found to be the oldest 4-H alum in the state.
She also represented Florida at the National convention in South Carolina. This was in the early 1900s. At first she couldn’t go because she didn’t have a hat. They got to the train station in time for her Sister to buy one and pass it to her through the window of the train.
Grandmother said that back then it was not called 4-H but for girls it was tomato club and for boys it was corn club. The girls main activity was growing and canning tomatoes.
I’m planning on entering a crocheted afghan in our County Fair this year. I hope some PETA Freak doesn’t damage it because it’s made from wool!
They probably think I had to kill the sheep to get the wool, like those people protesting milk, thinking it kills the cow.
*ROLLEYES*
Clueless Doorknobs.
4-H, county fairs & rodeos are a big part of the culture here.
These vandals aren’t trying to protect animals.
They’re trying to destroy the culture & shove their leftwing sex-saturated wacka-doodle-ism down people’s throats.
Thanks for posting. I am a longtime volunteer at our county 4H fair starting up this next weekend and running through the 11th.
Thanks for posting. I am a longtime volunteer at our county 4H fair starting up this next weekend and running through the 11th.
I can understand why animal rights activists might cut a halter, not that I agree with it. But why cut the tail off of cattle? That seems to me to be animal abuse.
The article should read: Far-left radical activists, violent Left-wing activists, etc.
Horses are God-awful expensive.
But the fault here is with the fair for not providing adequate security. All those animals need to be watched sufficiently—and any “protestors” prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
(A former 4-Her.)
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