Call to Action Email Charlie Riley and let him know that you are against his “donkey basketball” fundraiser. Way down on the bottom of his website is a “Contact Us” link. You can send him an email from that site. charlieriley.org/index.php Charlie Riley also has a Facebook page: https://facebook/pages/Charlie-Riley-for-County-Commissioner-Pct-2/232417220230165 Call Diana Trim at the Friendship Center and tell them what you think of donkey basketball. (281) 259-6665 Call the Magnolia ISD and tell them what you think of the idea of Charlie Riley using the Magnolia Jr. High Gym for his fundraiser. 281-356-3571 magnoliaisd.org/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1 Magnolia Jr. High – Jeff Springer, Principal – 281-356-3572 [email protected] Let’s put a stop to the abusive treatment of donkeys and instead teach respect and kindness towards all animals. SAMPLE EMAIL: I am writing to request that the “Donkey Ball” game, scheduled at Magnolia Jr. High School on February 11, 2014 be canceled immediately. According to published literature, “Donkeys used for this purpose may be subjected to a variety of abuses. During the heat of competition, inexperienced riders often mishandle donkeys, pushing, pulling, kicking and punching ‘uncooperative’ animals. Donkeys have been accidentally injured by falls on slippery surfaces. Unfortunately the public is not aware of the many problems that occur behind the scenes. Provided by outside companies, donkeys are often shipped nationwide, spending their lives in cramped trailers. Food and water are frequently withheld from the animals during transit or provided at irregular intervals to prevent ‘accidents’ from occurring in public places. Stress from frequent travel can weaken the animals’ immune systems, increasing their susceptibility to a common and sometimes fatal disease known as ‘shipping fever pneumonia.’…Both players and spectators may be kicked by frightened animals. Individuals involved in this activity have cracked their ribs, broken legs, arms and wrists; and sustained concussions and other injuries that have required hospitalization….”
Posted on: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 01:08:11 +0000
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