#686074 - 04/18/08 05:49 PM
SHARK to be SUED by RODEO in WYOMING.
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Mira Trapper
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International Herald Tribune
Matchbox Twenty's Wyoming rodeo cancellation spurs lawsuit
The Associated Press
Published: April 17, 2008
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/04/17/arts/Frontier-Days-Matchbox-Twenty.php
CHEYENNE, Wyo.: A booking company for Cheyenne Frontier Days sued an
animal rights group following a decision by the rock band Matchbox
Twenty to pull out of a scheduled performance this summer.
Omaha, Neb.-based Romeo Entertainment Group filed the lawsuit
Wednesday in federal court in Cheyenne against SHARK, which stands for
Showing Animals Respect and Kindness, and its president Steve Hindi.
The lawsuit contends Hindi and SHARK, which is based in Geneva, Ill.,
used "false and misleading information" and "threats of negative
publicity" in its effort to persuade entertainers to cancel their
performances at the rodeo.
The lawsuit says Romeo Entertainment has lost more than $100,000 from
Matchbox Twenty dropping out of its scheduled July 18 performance.
The lawsuit also blamed SHARK for singer Carrie Underwood's decision
to cancel a scheduled performance at Frontier Days in 2006. It did not
provide a dollar figure on the loss of the Underwood concert.
The lawsuit seeks a court order to stop Hindi and SHARK from
contacting any entertainers that have agreed or may agree in the
future to perform at Frontier Days.
"We ask that (fans) please understand that it would be impossible for
us to put ourselves in the position of making money from what we
believe to be the mistreatment of animals," according to a statement
from Matchbox Twenty's lead singer Rob Thomas posted Saturday on the
band's Web site.
Matchbox Twenty and Underwood are not being sued by Romeo Entertainment.
Corinne Rutledge, attorney for Romeo Entertainment, declined to
discuss why the entertainers were not part of the lawsuit or why no
lawsuit was brought when Underwood canceled previously.
Hindi said he looked forward to the case. He said his interactions
with entertainers are protected as free speech.
"I think they're going to have a real, real tough time with this
case," he said. "We are an animal protection organization, and we're
going to keep trying to protect animals."
The group Match Box needs to afraid of Shark threats?? Is Carrie Underwood that stunned that she doesn't know her audience is the folks that attend RODEOs and Country Music festivals???
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#686116 - 04/18/08 06:23 PM
Re: SHARK to be SUED by RODEO in WYOMING.
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Mira Trapper
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Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Animal rights group descends upon Cheyenne
SHARK has invited the public as well as CFD and city officials to
attend its meeting, set for 10 a.m. at the Laramie County Library.
By Baylie Davis
bdavis@wyomingnews.com
http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2008/04/15/local_news_updates/20local_04-15-08.txt
CHEYENNE -- The group that apparently convinced Matchbox Twenty to
cancel its appearance at this summer's Cheyenne Frontier Days will be
in town on Wednesday.
Members will hold an open press conference at the Laramie County Library.
Members of SHARK, SHowing Animals Respect and Kindness, have invited
the public as well as CFD and city officials to attend.
The meeting is set for 10 a.m.-noon in the Willow Room at the
library's Central Branch at 2200 Pioneer Ave.
SHARK officials wrote in a release that CFD officials "have expressed
bewilderment" over Matchbox Twenty's cancellation due to what the band
referred to as "mistreatment of animals."
But, the group adds, the reasons for that action are easily found in
graphic video documentation from last year's CFD rodeo.
City and CFD officials can come to the press conference to review this
video documentation, the group adds.
The organization said it also will provide a list of recommendations
to CFD officials.
"SHARK is ready and willing to work with all concerned officials to
make (the) CFD rodeo a more humane event," the release says.
Members also say they will treat officials with "all due respect and
consideration."
SHARK President Steve Hindi said he does not necessarily want to see
the rodeo completely ended.
He added that some aspects, like barrel racing, are simply
human-animal partnerships and tests of skill. But events like steer
and calf roping are indefensible, he added.
He said the world is starting to see SHARK's point of view, and
eventually the only people who will show up for CFD will be people
from Cheyenne and Wyoming.
Hindi added that Cheyenne likes the attention it gets by bringing
people from all over the nation.
"But you can be the center of attention in a great way, like Martin
Luther King, or you can be the center of attention like al Qaeda," he
said.
He later added that he wasn't comparing Wyoming to al Qaeda.
Hindi said he hopes CFD will enforce its own rules but added, "Some of
the rules have to change. I would consider any step forward, a step
forward."
Cheyenne Mayor Jack Spiker said notice of the conference, which was
announced Monday, did not give him enough time to rearrange his
schedule in order to attend.
He said even if he could go, he wouldn't necessarily defend CFD,
although in his experience the rodeo always has made efforts to be
humane.
He added that he's interested in seeing the recommendations from SHARK.
"If they're well-thought-out criticisms, I think we should take a look
at those," he said.
In an e-mail to SHARK, Spiker said, "It is my fervent hope that your
press conference will be constructive and not be a forum to criticize
Cheyenne Frontier Days for actions of third parties. ... I am
decidedly against placing blame where it does not belong merely to
point fingers."
Spiker apparently was referring to contractors for CFD who have been
accused of such behavior as using tasers on bucking horses.
Charlie West, CFD's general chairman, said someone from his
organization will be at the conference.
He added that he is skeptical about the motives of SHARK scheduling
the meeting during the middle of the day on a weekday. Most CFD
volunteers have jobs and can't leave for two hours.
"That might have been done purposely," he said.
But he said an arguing match "is the last thing we want to do."
"This is their forum ... their show, their request, their time frame," he said.
He added that he hopes for an open conversation about the two sides of
the issue.
As for the future of CFD, he said, "I think our lifestyle is being
threatened right now, but we're not just going to give up. We're not
going to fold on something like this."
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Reader Comments
animal lover wrote on Apr 16, 2008 7:25 AM:
" This isn't about the animals. It's about animal "right" groups
trying to get press and do away with any kind of use of animals in our
lives. THe animals in rodeos are well cared for. If this group of
radicals REALLY cared about the animals they would have filed a
complaint WHEN IT HAPPENED, not a year later with a press release and
by showing it to a group called Matchbox something or other. "
very thankful wrote on Apr 16, 2008 6:22 AM:
" sporker, i have researched your claims and found them to be faults,
not only with this posting but others. so what you say can't be taken
seriously. perhaps you should be as honest as you want others to be. "
Jason wrote on Apr 16, 2008 2:23 AM:
" PETA=PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS
SHARK=SOME HINDI'S ARE REALLY KILLERS "
Jason wrote on Apr 16, 2008 2:21 AM:
" Hey since SHARK is gonna be here I live out south of town and will
be out KICKING my dog and trying to run down poor defenseless cats
with my car while I am poaching a few defenseless bison just to leave
their rotting carcuses laying in the prairie doing all of this while
playing some ol' Chris LeDoux rodeo tunes on my eight track. Give me a
break this is WYOMING the last great frontier leave us alone we do not
care what you have to say. Your tree huggin hippi crud means nothing
here, might wanna watch your backs might be a few rodeo cowboys in the
crowd waitin to rope you and hog tie ya thats ok though its not
happening to a animal. GET OUT N' STAY OUT "
Where this is going... wrote on Apr 15, 2008 9:45 PM:
" You know where all this leads? The following link redirects to a
Yahoo! news story about Swiss scientists declaring that the killing of
plants is "morally wrong". We should not tolerate these out of state
whack jobs, and if there's an issue with CFD, the conversation needs
to be internal to the community. Our rights have been continually
taken away by these types of people for the last 50 years, and Wyoming
has become a last bastion of REAL freedom in this country. This should
be treated as an attack and assault on our way of life by a special
interest group that exemplifies the damage that's been done to freedom
in the rest of the world. They have no business here and should be
treated with that in mind.
"
go away wrote on Apr 15, 2008 8:26 PM:
" Yes, one day notice and during the day when the people who have
valid reasons to refute these people will be at work. How chicken this
is on their part. Have this meeting at night and I will sit up front
and set these people straight. This is purely a publicity stunt. So
back to the sea SHARK, we do not need you here. "
Term Limits wrote on Apr 15, 2008 7:21 PM:
" Mayor Jack Spiker will fix it. "
Gary wrote on Apr 15, 2008 6:51 PM:
" I'm from outside of town & have not found the time to attend a rodeo
in years - it looks like it's time to lend CFD's some support. These
envirowacos will not settle for steer & calf roping or CFD's, or all
of ag; they are not about humanity, the environment or leadership,
they are about CONTROL. They want animals to be treated with
"humanity", ie "as humans", yet often don't support treating humans
with humanity.
Let's be polite on Wednesday but let them know their agenda doesn't
fit with landbearing species. Don't they belong the sea or in a pool
at an amusement park where someone will feed them?
What ever happened to tar & feathers & railcars for repeat returning
offenders? Save room for "spike", really just a small mackerel!
"
Wyocowgirl29 wrote on Apr 15, 2008 6:08 PM:
" It is not only the night shows that make's CFD what it is. The
rodeo's are a major part of it. Rodeo's have been around for longer
then I have been alive. It doesn't break my heart that Matchbox 20
pulled out. As far as I am concerned they can stay out of
Wyoming............... "
KC wrote on Apr 15, 2008 6:04 PM:
" Heck, I would rather hear the corpse of John Denver sing than this
Matchbox 20 junk anyway... "
CheyenneFan wrote on Apr 15, 2008 4:26 PM:
" I grew up in Cheyenne, but have for many years now lived outside the
state. I can see both sides of the issue. But as our society becomes
more humane, more and more people are horrified by the unfeeling
cruelty of many of the rodeo events. I care about the future of
Cheyenne. The CFD organizers need to recognize that, while many folks
would like to come to Frontier Days and enjoy the Western atmosphere
and fun (and spend money), they will be appalled by the senseless
cruelty and never come back. "
Get Real! wrote on Apr 15, 2008 4:16 PM:
" Ban animal activists!
"
another DUH moment wrote on Apr 15, 2008 3:38 PM:
" Cowboys and cows built this city, this state. Men have been dragging
mean ol' calfs to the ground forever and it isn't going to stop
because some rock group needs to whine about it. Don't try to change
how we live out here, you don't know us, you don't know our spirit and
you don't know how hard a people live here, we deal with wind, cold
and open land, ya'll go back where you came from and KEEP OUT OF WY.
Cowgirl UP "
Chris wrote on Apr 15, 2008 2:52 PM:
" Animals do have rights - the problem is, these groups truly make
people HATE even talking about animals' rights. They think they're
helping, but truly, they are not. "
Egad! wrote on Apr 15, 2008 2:26 PM:
" Nice going, mayor, to not strongly support an event that brings a
lot of money to your town. The rodeos are being haunted by animal
rights freaks and it's time for this foolishness to attend. Go get
your own lives. "
Conservative wrote on Apr 15, 2008 1:41 PM:
" I imagine it will be a packed house. You don't have to be liberal or
from California to care about animals. You just have to be a good
human. "
DP wrote on Apr 15, 2008 1:32 PM:
" I also wish that Cheyenne would stand up for themselves, that the
counsel and the CFD counsel should stand up for it, not just "let them
be right" That's what I hate the most about Cheyenne. Let's just let
them walk all over us, sounds like a plan. When we loose out on people
coming to CFD then I wont blame the SHARK people I will blame the city
counsel and the CFD counsel for letting them put a bad name on CFD. My
grandpa was in the counsel and a great man like I'm sure many others
are, but to be great you have to stand up for what you believe and as
of right now it seems to me and most everyone else following up on it
that all of Cheyenne's higher ups think that SHARK is right, or at
least that's what they are portraying. I don't get paid to be on the
city counsel nor do I have a voice for the community that people will
hear and trust. So come on Cheyenne city counsel. Try a new technique
and Stand Up for the Community!! "
just plain ignorant wrote on Apr 15, 2008 1:19 PM:
" This is nuts. Do you SHARKS think you will prevent CFD from coming
here? No way will that happen. Go save a fish and prevent it from
becoming a can of tuna.Do you know that we dont really care what you
think..Buzz off..go save an egg. "
HUH !!! wrote on Apr 15, 2008 1:11 PM:
" I am all for protecting animals. Not a single animal should be
delibertly harmed in anyway, shape, or form. But come on, CFD is a
long standing tradition. Calfs get caught and branded just the same
way on the open range. Not much will ever change that. For SHARK to
come in and try to change our ways is plain stupid. Who do they think
they are? They are nothing but a bunch of nobodys with nothing better
to do than go around the country trying to "protect animal rights". I
bet they enjoyed a rodeo or two when they were younger. If rodeo
animals are being mistreated, then the ones that should be punished
are the ones doing the harm, not the whole idea of rodeo. Come on,
lighten up a bit SHARK PEOPLE!! "
DP wrote on Apr 15, 2008 1:05 PM:
" There goes Cheyenne, if people don't come to CFD then there is no
Cheyenne in anyone's eyes around the country. It is the ONE AND ONLY
thing that brings people to southern Wyoming besides having to go
through for travel. I do not like the rodeos I was there when Lane
Frost died and animals have died and had to be air lifted away, it is
not my idea of fun so I do not go. But it is life in the west, it is
just on display one week a year. It's nothing worse than the other
rodeos around the world, Which Matchbox 20 are doing shows. But
Cheyenne is a sinkhole town that will stick with one hit wonders and
the 2nd choice people. I guess it's good though, we can just send
people out of the state to see good artists that aren't country, give
the revenue to them because that's what Cheyenne likes to do is send
people out of our state. Our motto on the state sign should say."Why
come here when Colorado and Nebraska a are so close?" I don't want to
leave, but it's hard to stay. "
What side of the fence? wrote on Apr 15, 2008 12:48 PM:
" Mayor Spiker would not "necessarily" defend CFD? Willing to listen
to shark's views? What side of the fence is the mayor on? A leader
makes those decisions and stick to them. Can't play the fence on this
issue. so the mayor doesn't defend CFD? The largest annual money maker
for the city ?? A lot of his wanted 6th penny tax for the proposed
wreck center comes from that revenue. Figure it out mayor, either you
defend Cheyenne and what it has to offer or you don't, but you can't
play both sides of the fence on this issue. "
??? wrote on Apr 15, 2008 12:02 PM:
" Do they actually think this is going to make a difference and that
by chance CFD will be cancelled??Not a chance..not even close. Nice
advertising agent tho...has made a lot of papers...thats
great...tourism will increase...  "
Not impressed wrote on Apr 15, 2008 11:30 AM:
" SHARK - go home - this is the West - it is a rodeo - I personnally
have seen people treated worse than these animals - don't like to see
anything or anyone hurt or abused but give me a break - do these
hypocrits cause car accidents if a squirrel or rabbit runs in front of
them - let's ban cars so they won't hurt anything!!! Same principle in
my opinion - Sporker - get a life!!! "
AnimalsRights/MB20 Fan wrote on Apr 15, 2008 11:29 AM:
" Funny how the one reader who posted is more interested in gas prices
than the mistreatment of animals.
Great how open-minded these rodeo people are, too. Shame on you.
"
Animal Lover wrote on Apr 15, 2008 11:28 AM:
" Animal cruelty has many faces and comes in many forms. It's a dog
tossed out to fend for it self. It's a dog in a puppy mill producing
litter after litter of puppies. It's a homeless kitty running loose
with no veterinary care. In short-it's ANY behavior that's harmful or
life-threatening to an animal. Some of us understand this, others
don't. Keep up the EXCELLENT work S.H.A.R.K. ShameOnCheyenne.com "
Michele wrote on Apr 15, 2008 11:27 AM:
" Wow. You people are harsh. Take a moment and realize what those
animals are going through. Look at the calf's eyes, when he's being
roped and pulled by his tail - he is terrified. That's not even the
worst of it.
Kudos to Matchbox Twenty for taking a stand against the CRUELTY of
animals, no matter what the consequence, they stand by what they
believe in. I will ALWAYS be a fan of Matchbox Twenty!
Kudos to SHARK as well. SOMEBODY needs to be a voice for the animals! "
I wonder wrote on Apr 15, 2008 11:08 AM:
" What will SHARK do if we are forced to go back to the horse and
buggy if gas prices continue to get out of hand??? "
ExCalifornian wrote on Apr 15, 2008 11:02 AM:
" How many of these SHARK folk live in WY,MT,UT or anywhere rodeos are
a traditional sport?
I remember seeing them standing outside the Salinas, CA rodeo grounds
with their signs,"The animals aren't having fun!" They're worn out
hippy,liberal weenies wanting to control others but not themselves.
Like they say,"Welcome to WY,now take a wolf and go home." "
Mike wrote on Apr 15, 2008 11:00 AM:
" Feed the wolves, throw Mr Hindi and his friends too them. Do it in a
nice way though, beat them unconcious first. "
ha ha april fools wrote on Apr 15, 2008 10:56 AM:
" your little april fools joke is coming back at you "
Blaze wrote on Apr 15, 2008 10:20 AM:
" What a joke. He thinks barrel racing is the supreme event in rodeo.
Last year within a few weeks of entry time and the start of the first
go round, I remember counting either 17 or 18 barrel racers that vet
released from the competition because their horses were injured. Now,
if any other event had that many injuries in the first go round, he
would be screaming his head off. Just look up last years results and
all those zero's by their name in the first go round, its not from
breaking the barrel pattern.
And exactly who died and decided that he was the animal expert of the
new animal world orderly??
Its time for the Cheyenne business's and employee's to start standing
up for their livelihood and what he wants to tear down. "
Give me a break wrote on Apr 15, 2008 10:20 AM:
" Hindi thinks the only people that will attend our rodeo in the
future will be people from Cheyenne and Wyoming. hahaha Rodeo and
being a cowboy(girl) is a way of life EVERYWHERE!! We need ranchers
and farmers to grow our food. Most cowboys treat their animals better
then they do their loved ones!! Their animals are their way of life. "
Wyoming citizen wrote on Apr 15, 2008 10:09 AM:
" So SHARK compares us to al Qaeda, then tries to cover it up by
saying by saying they didn't but it is now in the news all over the
USA if not the world. Rodeo has been around a long time and the
animals are well taken care of, feed, and seen by vets. I think this
is just another ploy to get their name in the news at our expense. If
only Wyoming people come to the CFD events so be it, we still believe
in freedom and rights of all. Maybe SHARK needs to look at people who
really abuse animals instead of trying to pick on us. "
wow wrote on Apr 15, 2008 10:08 AM:
" Rodeo has been around for years and years and it will continue to be
around. You tree hugging people need to look at all the money Cheyenne
Frontier Days brings to Cheyenne and the state of Wyoming. It really
is the only thing that keeps this town going. And why is this rodeo
the only target???? There are many other big rodeos out there, and if
any of you knew how well these animals are truly treated you would see
things different. These animals go out and do there job then get put
up and have food and water 24/7. This is what they are for, they arent
"pets" this is the job they were meant to do. Shoot whats going to
happen next we will all have to stop eating meet bacause its cruel to
slaughter them????? WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!! It has been a part of life
since before all of us so why change it now???? Just because a few
tree hugging people dont like it???? [Please excuse my language... I'm an idiot] no! And for one they wouldnt
know where to start if they had to take care of these animals, if you
people dont like it then dont watch it!!!! "
Chris wrote on Apr 15, 2008 9:54 AM:
" Man, I wish I could be a fly on the wall tonight to find out how
SHARK is going to tell CFD how to run their rodeo. GIVE ME A BREAK! I
have been around rodeo my whole life and worked behind the scenes
during CFD...they treat their animals better than any other rodeo
around. This is how the livestock contractors make a living and if
they have hurt, sick or dead animals they aren't going to be making
any money! DUH! "
Watever wrote on Apr 15, 2008 9:42 AM:
" I understand that we need to have CFD that is how this town
survives! However if you watch this video we are using tasers on
horses which is against the manufactures instructions we should not be
doing something illegal right??? Just a thought maybe we should think
of another way that is not so mean to get them to buck. I have never
been to a rodeo and have lived here for 15 years however after
watching their video I don't think I want to attend one if we are
going to treat the animals like that. How would you like to get
shocked in the face just so people could watch you????? "
Brian Olson wrote on Apr 15, 2008 9:37 AM:
" Like lambs to the slaughter, the media will come slathering to cover
this "news conference."
I hope the media is checking the backgrounds of SHARK, who is actually
behind it and just how many real people it represents.
Just because they have a website doesn't make they anything than what
they appear to be, a small group of loonies, albeit who know how to
manipulate both rock bands and the media.
And some free PR advice to CFD. Don't show up, it's no-win. "
Jason Thompson wrote on Apr 15, 2008 9:35 AM:
" Shark wouldn't be coming here if they didn't think they could
manipulate thing to their benefit. They are master manipulators. You
can bet they will have several cameras at the meeting and will do
everything they can to push the buttons of CFD officials and whoever
else is in attendance. The best thing CFD could do is to nod their
heads and say, "yep, I hear what you're saying. Thanks for your
concern," then give them the middle finger the minute they turn their
backs and turn the cameras off. Anyone that has seen their videos and
knows anything about rodeo can see the selective editing. Yes, some
steers were drug through the mud, by horses doing what they're trained
to do. Keep the rope taught. Was it intentional, not at all. Another
one of their videos shows several bulls being petted like lap dogs.
Harry Vold has to provide hundreds of bulls for CFD and he brings in
bulls from both ends of the spectrum. Some very docile, some very
rank. Now lets use some common sense here. there are 15-20 bull pens
at CFD, do you really think CFD and the stock contractors would put
the rank bullsinapenwherehepubliccouldhaveaccesstothem? "
Cruelty should not be our lifestyle wrote on Apr 15, 2008 9:32 AM:
" "I think our lifestyle is being threatened right now,"
So what about killing and mutilating aniamls for sport is good about
"our lifestyle"?
How about you run out of the chute, Charlie, and let's rope you around
the neck and jerk you around: then drag you through the mud and dirt
in the arena? If it is not abuse, then how about the CFD directors
taking the place of the steers and calves this year. Bet a lot of
folks from all over the country would come to see that. Go Mr. Hindi!
It is a barbaric and cruel practice and it should be stopped. Thanks
for coming to Cheyenne! The good ole boys have been in control far too
long. Animal abuse is against the law, even in WY.
"
SHARK SLAYER wrote on Apr 15, 2008 9:28 AM:
" Thats what we need more Calipornia jerks coming here and telling us
how to live. Maybe they can show us how to start up more ruthless
gangs, do better drugs, or inflate our economy to the point where no
one can afford to live here anymore. These liberal phuqstix trash
they're own state then come here and try to trash our traditions. They
show be driven to the boarder and told "don't come back now, ya'll
here!!!" "
Steve Wislon wrote on Apr 15, 2008 9:24 AM:
" It is crazy that the previous posters are upset about the timing of
the event? The amount of gas Hindi uses? You would rather they came
during the CFD to be assaulted?
Where do you think the piles of videotape they have came from? THEY
COME HERE EVERY YEAR AND VIDEOTAPE THE RODEO! And noticeably there is
no mention of the treatment of the rodeo animals. Why get mad at
Shark, what about looking at the video and correcting some of the
problems? Our house is very messy and we shouldn't be so quick to
ignore that and point fingers. "
Batter Part wrote on Apr 15, 2008 9:22 AM:
" typical rants from people that don't understand repurcussions for
their actions. As sporker pointed out, this is a national story now
and shark will sieze the momentum today. Cameras will be rolling and
Cheyenne won't disappoint. it will be a parade of idiots for all to
see. "
Happy Day wrote on Apr 15, 2008 9:22 AM:
" Every one I know is glad Matchstick 20 canceled. Now maybe we can
get a real band to come entertain us that night instead of a bunch of
has beens. "
Who Cares? wrote on Apr 15, 2008 9:18 AM:
" Matchbox Who? Apparently they don't like rodeo, good stay away then.
We are having too many California and Colorado morals shoved on us
here folks. Its time to take our state back and tell thesepeople to
stay out of Wyoming's business! "
Caitlan wrote on Apr 15, 2008 9:13 AM:
" While I may not agree with every action or sentiment expressed by
either side, both have the right to express their opinions. If SHARK
has some reasonable suggestions they should be listened to and taken
under consideration. If they are being ridiculous the best thing to do
would be to ignore them. Arguing only implies they have something
worthwhile to say. SHARK should also listen to what CFD has to say.
Perhaps a constructive dialog could be carried out. "
Laughable wrote on Apr 15, 2008 8:30 AM:
" The worst thing that is happening with MB20 is the attention it is
bringing to CFD. They are using CFD as an example...but actually, they
are doing free advertising and will bring even more people..THANKS! "
Wyo girl wrote on Apr 15, 2008 8:21 AM:
" I believe that the animals here are treated much better than the
pets we have at home and you should look behind that shoots once in a
while. So put that in your pipe and smoke it !!!!!!!! "
Cheyenne Native wrote on Apr 15, 2008 8:21 AM:
" Most recent numbers of attendance at the CFD rodeo indicates only
60% from former years. This year will be even less... Mr. Hindi is
attempting to help the City of Cheyenne make that rodeo humane. If
Cheyenne really wants to save its rodeo, then you should listen to Mr.
Hindi very closely and follow his lead. In fact, your city should
start a crusade to make rodeo a more humane sport and adopt every
suggestion Mr. Hindi makes...if not for the animals, but to save your
'way of life'. Align yourself with Mr. Hindi and a new way to approach
rodeo and not only will you save your rodeo and your way of life, but
you will see record numbers of attendees at future rodeos by the
thousands of peoples that are supporters of Mr. Hindi, his
organization and the 'new' rodeo. If you truly are the 'Daddy of 'em
All', then you need to act like it and start the crusade, so others
rodeos will follow. That's the only way you can save your rodeo and
way of life at this point, so you might want to LISTEN to him! "
RT wrote on Apr 15, 2008 8:17 AM:
" "Animals Don't Have Rights wrote on Apr 15, 2008 7:45 AM:
" They're animals!! I'm all for treating animals well so that they are
healthy and fill our needs. The rodeo is better for most calves then
the alternative, which is the slaughterhouse.
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AMEN!!!! "
Peggylynn wrote on Apr 15, 2008 8:12 AM:
" So SHARK wants to go hug a wolf? Let them. If they can't understand
what a rodeo is about, that is their loss. They should study stats,
and they might learn something. "
sporker wrote on Apr 15, 2008 7:53 AM:
" I wonder how many media sources will cover this story? The
cancellation of the Cheyenne Frontier Day's concert with Matchbox
Twenty has been reported extensively in the national and international
media. From the New York Times to the Los Angeles Times. The Matchbox
Twenty and CFD animal rights issue appears to be expanding.
The major national media should pay attention to the plight of the
rodeo animals. Once again, thanks to Matchbox Twenty for their animal
rights convictions.
Let's all hope that the rodeo animals will come first.
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Animals Don't Have Rights wrote on Apr 15, 2008 7:45 AM:
" They're animals!! I'm all for treating animals well so that they are
healthy and fill our needs. The rodeo is better for most calves then
the alternative, which is the slaughterhouse.
I hope this group finds themselves in an empty room today with no one
to listen to their stupid, liberal message!! "
Joke wrote on Apr 15, 2008 7:45 AM:
" 10:00-noon on a Wednesday with one-day notice? I guess SHARK has
forgotten some people have real jobs, unlike them. They can't even
stick around over the lunch hour? Seems a little fishy to me.
Hmmm...to use or not to use vacation time to attend this joke of a
'meeting'.... Nobody is going to give these people the time of day
because nobody cares! "
Once again.... wrote on Apr 15, 2008 7:38 AM:
" Get these Californian yuppies out of our state. They are taking
over. I may be forced to move to Canada. "
YEEEEHAWWWW wrote on Apr 15, 2008 6:52 AM:
" So SHARK wants to prevent cruelty, but will drive here , using gas
to pollute the air and spending a fortune on gas to come to a state
where they think it will matter....what a joke ! "
LOL LOL LOL LOL wrote on Apr 15, 2008 6:50 AM:
" Good decision to come now instead of CFD, when the Cowboys would
kick your butts right outta here after slamming you to the ground a
few times. LOL..would LOVE to see that.
GET OUT....while you can "
You are kidding wrote on Apr 15, 2008 6:42 AM:
" GET OUT !!
STAY OUT!!!
...we dont care..say what ya thing ya need to say and GET OUT. Glad
you got rid of Matchbow whoever though THANKS for that. "
Native Tongue wrote on Apr 15, 2008 6:38 AM:
" Wow, great story. I have to hand it to Mr. Hindi for having the guts
to challenge a real Wyoming treasure. I also find myself agreeing with
Mayor Spiker. People have to have the right to speak their piece and
CFD needs to review their supervision of stock contractors. "
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#686349 - 04/18/08 09:02 PM
Re: SHARK to be SUED by RODEO in WYOMING.
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Those kind of people don't have a clue. Never have and never will. They're impossible to educate and are nothing more than disguised terrorist.
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#686352 - 04/18/08 09:05 PM
Re: SHARK to be SUED by RODEO in WYOMING.
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FNG trapper
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Brevity is the key to communication.
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#686641 - 04/19/08 05:20 AM
Re: SHARK to be SUED by RODEO in WYOMING.
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2 things-
Comparing the people of Cheyenne to al- queda is disgusting, whether or not they retract the statement later (almost as an afterthought).
"I would consider any step forward a step forward" Huh? And they say George Bush is an idiot...
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#686651 - 04/19/08 05:59 AM
Re: SHARK to be SUED by RODEO in WYOMING.
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Brevity is the key to communication.
However the full story must be told or it will be lost because of brevity. The point is the comments though brief were made by quite a few folks and the full story is in the debate. Who do you believe. The ARA or the Anti ARA and how would you tackle such commentary not knowing the full story and only seeing one side of the debate?
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#686652 - 04/19/08 06:00 AM
Re: SHARK to be SUED by RODEO in WYOMING.
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Sorry about my above post as I got burned by not logging in again.
Mira Trapper
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