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Coyote Trapper receives death threats. #2048117
07/02/10 02:43 PM
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Coyote trapper receives death threats
FBI, police investigating after man hired by Wheaton to kill coyotes
was contacted by others, threatened
By Jenn Zimmerman,
July 1, 2010
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local...0,6895139.story


A trapper hired by Wheaton in the spring to cull coyotes received
phone and e-mail threats, leading the FBI and police to investigate
unnamed animal-rights activists.

After the city's contract with Rob Erickson containing his phone
number and e-mail address was made public, Erickson said, one caller
threatened to kill him like he killed the coyote, and another targeted
his house to burn.

"It's really frustrating, but that is how the political process
works," said Erickson, who trapped and killed five coyotes perceived
as a threat to residents.

FBI spokeswoman Cynthia Yates would not provide details, but confirmed
this week that the agency was investigating along with Wheaton police.


Deputy police Chief Tom Meloni said no specific person or group has
been identified as delivering the threats, which were reported in late
March after the coyotes were trapped.

The trapping program was disbanded shortly thereafter because
officials wanted to see if the number of sightings would decrease,
Meloni said. "And initially they went down."

But sightings are on the rise again, with 169 reported to police in
May — up from 131 in April and 146 in March. Meloni said some of the
increase can be attributed to a new Police Department Web site that
was launched in March and allows residents to e-mail sightings.

There are "less problem reports," Meloni said, meaning people are not
calling about a coyote appearing aggressive or seen in a sensitive
area such as a school.

Should the need arise for more coyote culling — and it wouldn't until
more problem situations are reported — Councilman Todd Scalzo said the
threats would have no effect on the decision.

One prominent animal-rights group, People for the Ethical Treatment of
Animals, said it was not the source of the threats but did contact
Wheaton about the culling.

Wheaton should educate people about the dangers of feeding coyotes,
Martin Mersereau, PETA's director of emergency response, said, adding
that cutting off coyotes' main food source is a more effective way to
get rid of the animals than trapping.

City officials decided to trap coyotes after some residents who live
around the Chicago Golf Club reported attacks on pets and aggressive
behavior by the animals. State law does not allow the relocation of
trapped animals.

Of the five coyotes caught, three were found to have mange — a
contagious skin disease caused by mites, Erickson said.

"The idea that anyone would want an animal to live like that is
ludicrous," he said, adding that mange is incredibly painful.

He and Meloni said residents must not feed coyotes or any wild animal
other than birds. Erickson said once coyotes become more familiar with
humans, they become aggressive because they are no longer scared.

All of the coyotes trapped had human food in their systems, he said.

Erickson said he believes there's more work to be done about coyotes
in Wheaton. A fine instituted by Wheaton of up to $270 for people
caught giving food to the animals should be increased, he said.

"(The feeding fine) does help, but in my opinion there is quite a bit
more work in the area," Erickson said.


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they are true terrorists,who would want to associate with them,or take them seriously


"Do it today,tommorrow it my be illegal"
Re: Coyote Trapper receives death threats. [Re: barrington] #2048170
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Originally Posted By: barrington
they are true terrorists,who would want to associate with them,or take them seriously


Same people that gravitate towards Sea Shepherd society, Green Peace, Anti hunting advocates & Bambiology preservationist agenda. Those folks hate the fact that humans harvest domesticated or wild animals for food or economic benefits. It isn't that animals could die more cruel deaths due to starvation or desease that disturbs such hate mongers. It is the reality that a human harvested such animals for financial gain & the animal activists nevber got their way.


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07/02/10 07:57 PM
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Warms my heart to see the Police are doing their job so well in netting the guilty and getting the canaries to sing. mHope they are so lucky in capturing those who threatened this trapper.




North American Animal Liberation Press Office (NAALPO)
Nobody Talks, Everybody Walks
July 1, 2010
http://www.animalliberationgoons trying to ignor the trials of being charged with illegal ACTIONS or as terrorists./everybodywalks.htm

Recently, a trusted activist and ally in the So Cal community was
coerced into the local police station to talk. The cops claimed
(falsely) to have an arrest warrant, and convinced the activist to
come down to the station – or face arrest. Agents and cops will say
anything to terrorize people and it is completely legal for the
authorities to lie to you. This particular activist was targeted due a
recent falling out with other activists. Authorities most likely
suspected the activist would give information since they were drifting
from the movement due to previous intimidation*. The activist should
have slammed the door in the cops’ faces and called an attorney. Among
the many mistakes that were made by this activist, the biggest one of
all was opening their mouth.

In addition to the police visit, former activists in the So Cal area
were part of a swoop of visits by the FBI just this month. Agents
targeted a former vegan – who has dropped out of the movement entirely
– hoping to gain information on people still active. We must prepare
ourselves for such harassment by agents and cops or continue to face
dire situations that could have been easily prevented.

Talking to law enforcement will always hurt, you and others. The Feds
or the local police are not your friends no matter how much they
ensure you that they are trying to help you. Even when some answers
may seem “innocent” or you work off the assumption that they have
“nothing”, any information you provide them will incriminate other
activists or yourself. In the activist community, we have once simple
rule: nobody talks, everybody walks
Except for the fact that police have so many tools from idiots leaving behind condemning evidence to DNA testing and other good policing tecniques.

Many people often speak freely of
this rule yet when the time comes to walk, they fall flat. It seems
that everything discussed at security culture workshops is forgotten
and a state of panic overrides common sense.


Or common sense over rules the fact that you were caught doing something very illegal . Meanwhile your silence is not going to do anything but destroy your ability to be free while the self righteous support group that made those snow balls are walking free.

Law enforcement will always resort to fear and intimidation and we
must resist such divisional tactics. They will instill paranoia of
infiltration, government surveillance, pit activists against each
other, or use activist drama as leverage. Although some of their
advanced technology is a reality, interrogation is their primary form
of dividing communities. Even if you think they know it already, don’t
be fooled because they most likely do not. If they had all the
information they needed, they wouldn’t be asking any questions, now
would they? Talking to the Feds or local police puts you on the
defense and nothing you say will ever help a situation.

In addition, answering Johnny Law’s questions presents a problem for
fellow activists, many who will no longer trust someone who talks to
the cops. This cripples activists’ ability to organize once they are
consumed with thoughts about what was said and who will be visited
next. Activists must then distance themselves from an individual who
is willing to talk to the authorities due to future security concerns,
thus weakening the community.

There are several consequences of talking and none should be taken
lightly. It cannot be stressed enough that volunteering information or
answering any questions for the cops and/or agents will result in
isolation from the community and your activist friends. This in turn
diminishes our effectiveness as a movement and strengthens the
opposition. When you talk, connections are made where there weren’t
any to begin with. Even reciting what you think is “common knowledge”
to the police or Feds not only gets you talking, but can get others
raided, arrested or injunctions filed. Talking translates into prison
time, restraining orders, or lawsuits and a guaranteed loss of trust
and alienation.

In order to resist the urge to talk, there are a few things you can do:

--Be mentally prepared: Envision what a visit would be like ahead of
time. This helps you remain calm and collected, and allows you to
recite your actions – shutting your mouth and the door. Just expect to
get a knock, get raided, even get hauled down to the local police
precinct for questioning. It makes you more prepared if it does
happen. Also be prepared to stare at the wall for hours if it does
happen- remember, no one can make you open your mouth and expel air
across your vocal cords to form words they want to hear. It is
possible to look another human in the eye and simply stare without
saying a word. It makes you uncomfortable, but its even worse for the
oppressors.

--Plan on not caring if they come-ah-knockin’: If you are an effective
activist, there is a possibility, even a probability, they’ll visit
you. Just remember, their job is to oppress you and your community,
and high on their agenda is to impede social change. By not talking,
you strengthen your community and the movement.

--Don’t let cops/agents scare you: Nothing is worse than buying into
the authorities scare tactics. If they have you paranoid and scared,
they have won. Just remember the silent treatment frustrates the
authorities but saves activists. If they had evidence you had
committed a crime, they would arrest you, not come around asking
questions. And if cops scare you, just think what the animals must
feel when they are hauled out of their cages to be tortured or killed.
That’s something to be afraid of, not some overweight bully of a law
enforcement officer asking questions.

--Never let them see you sweat: Being overly concerned, even among
friends or on the phone, will lead the authorities to your door. They
will suspect you as a weak link and easy target. Keep your eye on the
ball, animal suffering that we must stop using whatever means are at
our disposal. Cops are just an ugly distraction.

--Never keep it a secret: If you are not sure what to do, ask an
attorney or activist friends. Don’t keep visits, calls or letters a
secret and always alert (without scaring!) other activists and friends
in the community.

Unfortunately, this article was written in response to a close friend
and great activist making a catastrophic and irreversible mistake.
This activist was well liked in the community and now must be distant
due to the serious nature of talking to cops. We can no longer ignore
security culture as if it doesn’t matter – it does.

For more information concerning security culture and activist safety,
check out “If an Agent Knocks” by the Center for Constitutional Rights
(CCR).

* The activist was called and sent a letter by the PD before
authorities visited their home.

Last edited by Mira Trapper; 07/02/10 07:59 PM.

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Re: Coyote Trapper receives death threats. [Re: Mira Trapper] #2048516
07/02/10 09:17 PM
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First I would pack my family off to safety, except maybe the missus as she is [Please excuse my language... I'm an idiot] on wheels when riled, and then broadcast my home address to all comers. I know how to sit a deer stand. Would that be considered baiting?


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dont forget to tag them


just a guy who is happy to be able to trap.. for whatever the price is

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