Category Archives: Letters

Suggestions from a Squirrel Slam Shooter

Since I published my request to end the Holley, New York Fire Department Squirrel Slam, I’ve received a lot of feedback from people who shoot animals for entertainment. Many of them are vitriolic and unapologetic while claiming to be patriotic. Here is an example of some … Continue reading

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A Letter from a Guy Who Likes to Kill Squirrels for Fun

Here is one of many emails I received from people supporting Squirrel Slam, a February 16th Holley, New York Fire Department sponsored event where people will shoot and kill squirrels for fun with their children. I made a public request to cancel the event … Continue reading

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Legal Child Pornography

January 7, 2013 Eric H. Holder Attorney General of the United States U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 Dear Attorney General Holder: The U.S. Department of Justice provides the text of the federal law on … Continue reading

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Unsung Heroes

December 15, 2012 To the Staff at the Jim and Jan Moran Boys and Girls Club of Deerfield Beach, Florida, As 2012 draws to a close, I want to acknowledge your work to improve the lives of children, families, schools, and our … Continue reading

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An Unforgettable Letter from a Former Meat-Eater

I hope this letter from a former meat-eater inspires people who eat the remains of animals to consider a more compassionate and healthier way of living and I hope it motivates people who stopped eating animals to share their experiences so others will join them.  I am … Continue reading

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Proposal to Make Foie Gras Illegal in Florida

This is the initial letter I sent to my House Representative. Please feel free to edit it and use it if you would like to send it to your State Representative to request sponsorship of a bill to make foie gras … Continue reading

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An Anonymous Letter

Warning: This letter contains information regarding someone’s impending death. Readers may find it disturbing. November 22, 2012 Dear Ellen, I’m very scared to write this letter. I’m afraid if I’m caught, the people abusing me will find out and kill … Continue reading

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My Letter to Radio Station 103.5 SHE

November 21, 2012 Dear Mr. Bonadonna, While listening to your radio station today, I heard your DJ state, “Paul McCartney said we should all eat tofu for Thanksgiving. The last time I checked, the Pilgrims didn’t land in Liverpool so … Continue reading

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The Animal Activists’ Dilemma

I received the following letter from an animal rights activist. I reprinted it with her permission. Hi Andrew, I really appreciate your insight into veganism and I was wondering if you could give me some advice, or perhaps write a … Continue reading

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My Letter to New York Times Columnist Thomas Friedman

Dear Mr. Friedman, In your October 27, 2012 Op-Ed “Why I Am Pro-Life,” you present a well-reasoned argument why people can’t call themselves pro-life and oppose common-sense gun control or support shutting down the Environmental Protection Agency or Head Start. … Continue reading

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