Message to the Governor of Montana.

Governor Brian D. Schweitzer
Office of the Governor
Montana State Capitol Bldg.
P.O. Box 200801
Helena MT 59620-0801
(406) 444-3111, FAX (406) 444-5529

Dear Governor Schweitzer,
	It is with great regret that I write to you about the recently passed bill HR 418.  The reinstitution of horse slaughtering facilities in the United States is a grave concern of both myself and many others.  The practice of horse slaughter is cruel and inhumane and has no place within the borders of the United States of America.  As well, in the past, horse slaughtering facilities have been a strain on the communities in which they reside, while giving no economic benefits.  These facilities are notorious for their pollution and unsanitary practices, leaving many communities unable to cope with the resulting problems.  The only ones who benefit from such facilities are the rich foreign corporations that exploit the horses for their own gain.  The result of this is the needless slaughter of thousands of american horses.
	The United States does not need to sink to the level of other countries that support the cruel and inhumane practice of horse slaughter.  The levels of cruelty in horse slaughtering facilities outside of the United States are well documented.  It would be a tragedy for the United States to become associated with such barbaric and cruel practices.  The United States has always been a leader in the humane treatment of all living beings, and should continue to be so.
	The fact is that americans don't eat horses, and we don't raise them for human consumption.  The horse is an icon of our history, traditions, and culture for the american people and the american people do not wish to see their horses slaughtered at home or abroad.  Please veto HR 418 and support the the wishes of the american people.

CC: Lieutenant Governor John Bohlinger
Office of the Lt. Governor
Montana State Capitol Bldg.
PO Box 200801
Helena, MT 59620-1901
(406) 444-3111, FAX (406) 444-4648

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