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Bank of America Backs Humane Society

published: June 28th 2009
source: livestock sources

Bank of America Backs
Humane Society, Producers React


    Following is an excerpt from Bank of America sent to prospective clients.

Now having a checking account can make a difference. Open a new HSUS Bank of America checking account and celebrate your love of animals with every purchase you make using your HSUS Bank of America VISA® Check Card.*
    "This is a great way to support the work of The Humane Society of the United States. When you open your account, and each time you make an eligible purchase with your Bank of America VISA check card, you'll support our mission to combat animal cruelty and care for animals in need," says Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of The HSUS."**
    So now you really can make every purchase matter whether it is groceries, gas, home electronics, toys, pet food, airline tickets, or even that well-deserved latte.
    The reaction has been united from livestock producers as they take offense to a company that their tax dollars bailed out now contributing money to a company that is fighting livestock production on many fronts and contrary to public belief does not supports animal shelters.
    The following form letter is circulating in many agricultural circles and producers are being asked to take the time to type the letter and send to the Bank of America’s Corporate Center. Also it should be pointed out that this is a corporate level decision and many local Bank of America officers are upset with the corporate position.

Date


Bank of America Corporate Center
100 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28255

Dear Bank of America,

 I have become aware that you support the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) through a credit card program that gives 25 cents to the HSUS for every 100 dollars charged to the credit card.

 I urge you to reconsider this support since the HSUS is an Animal Rights (AR) group that many confuse with local ‘Humane Society’ shelters. However, Humane Society of United States is not affiliated with any of them. They are a powerful well funded AR group, who instead of helping shelters and animals directly, works hard on eventually removing pets from our homes, meat from our tables, leather goods from our closets and animals from zoos and circuses.

 The HSUS is similar to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) in its goals…No meat. No dairy. No animal agriculture. Period. The HSUS income is in excess of one hundred million dollars annually, with net assets over two hundred million.

 
Bank of America can hopefully find an actual charity, one that does do something for animals, rather than sponsor a group that does nothing for animals and limits an individual’s right.

 

Sincerely

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