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RE: Uphill battle

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·         Earthjustice Information 

To:Daniel Barker

‎Jan‎ ‎31 at ‎2‎:‎43‎ ‎PM

Hi Daniel,

Thank you for sharing! Since it sounds like it’s important for you to hold politicians accountable. Please feel free to check out our Action Alert page where you can communicate directly with your elected officials about issues that matter. 

Best,

Susannah

Susannah Champlin

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From: Daniel Barker
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 9:59 PM
To: Earthjustice Information
Subject: Uphill battle

Abigail Dillen
President

Abigail Dillen,

    Yes, we have an uphill battle against the Right...we are about to face an uphill battle on the Left.  Americans are learning that Democrats on Capitol Hill like to travel on jet wasting massive fuel - just as much and now more than Republicans.  We can only tolerate so much those in power attempt to pass legislation and taxation against the public using fuel when they themselves are exempt.

    Instead I use a different example, and ask you to encourage others as well: "Amtrak" Joe, Junior!  Vice-President Biden wanted to ride home, just as he did every day in the Senate.

    And we must work with PETA and HSUS against meat abuse.  We know Americans continue to eat too much meat!  I have been flexitarian since May, 1992, and I find incredulous the sheer number of anti-Trump that are oblivious to the meat on the dinner plate.

Daniel Barker

6339 Egret Dr.

Lakeland, FL  33809

LTE, DNC, meat and environment also Senate race

Re: ?!

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·         democraticparty@democrats.org

To:Daniel Barker

‎Oct‎ ‎5‎, ‎2018 at ‎5‎:‎10‎ ‎PM

Hi Daniel,

Thank you so much for reaching out and offering your help for Sen. Bill Nelson. Florida is a key battleground state, and we need supporters like you energizing and mobilizing the community. 

Here are a few ways you can volunteer:

o    You can sign up with the Florida Democratic Party to receive emails on volunteer opportunities here:

§   https://www.floridadems.org/get-involved/volunteer

o    You can also sign up with your county's volunteer events here:

§  http://polkdemocrats.org/index.php?page=display&id=113 

o    Here is another link with events in or near your ZIP code:

§  https://events.mobilizeamerica.io/?zip=33809 

As for your question about our position on factory meat farms, here is our official platform.

For convenience's sake, though, here are some summary points of our party's position on protecting the environment:

o    Democrats share a deep commitment to tackling the climate challenge, which includes reducing Green House Gas emissions such as methane

o    Democrats believe that climate change is too important to wait for climate deniers and defeatists in Congress to start listening to science, and support using every tool available to reduce emissions now. 

o    We need to make our existing infrastructure safer and cleaner and build the new infrastructure necessary to power our clean energy future.

While our official platform may not mention factory meat farms specifically, please know that we prioritize protecting our environment in all sectors. 

If you have more questions, comments, or concerns regarding our party platform or more volunteer opportunities, please let me know. 

Best,

Jessica

Community Management Department

Democratic National Committee

On Thu, Sep 20, 2018 at 07:11 pm, <whipple1078@yahoo.com> Daniel Barker wrote:

Democratic National Committee

Fellow Americans,

    I am in the middle of the most important Senate race, Florida incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson facing off against Republican Governor Rick Scott.

    Of interest is the red tide/alga problem the south Gulf coast, and the problem is getting worse. 

Now, obviously we know Republicans have ties to corporation and also tend to oppose environment.

    On Aug. 25th, I attend animal rights march in Fort Myers.  I learned Buckingham slaughterhouse runoff into the river, then into the Gulf and contributes to red tide/alga.

    What is your official position on factory farm meat.  I have been flexitarian since May, 1992.  I watch what I eat!  We know eating less meat (that is, not eating meat three meals a day, unless prescribed by physician) is beneficial both our health and the planet's health.

    

What can I do to help?

Daniel Barker

6339 Egret Dr.

Lakeland, FL  33809-5652

LTE, Libertarian Party and Robert Kennedy, Jr.

Re: The fight for truth

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·         Jess Mears 

To:Daniel Barker

Cc:Daniel Hayes

‎Feb‎ ‎11 at ‎11‎:‎16‎ ‎AM

Hi Daniel,

I am sending this on to Daniel Hayes as he has a connection with Robert Kennedy, Jr.

Thanks,
Jess

On 2/8/19 10:25 PM, Daniel Barker wrote:

Libertarian Party

Fellow Freedom lovers,

    Are you aware Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is actively fighting vaccination out of fear of harming children.  Now, ironically, due to their belief that burning fuel harms the planet, the Left has embraced science.  Perhaps we can use this belief in science to do some good; how many children have to suffer out of ignorance believe vaccines are harmful.

Daniel Barker

6339 Egret Dr.

Lakeland, FL  33809

863-815-4534

    

--

Jess Mears

Membership Manager

Libertarian National Committee, Inc.

Ph: 1-800-ELECT-US

LTE, PETA, Staples and stationery

Thank you for contacting the PETA Foundation

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·         Ariana Curiel 

To:whipple1078@yahoo.com

Mar 1 at 10:04 AM

Dear Daniel,

Thank you for contacting PETA and your membership support.  We appreciate you sharing the information about Staples with us.  Thank you also for taking the time to write to Staples about its leather products.

PETA values feedback and input—from comments, suggestions, and inquiries to cruelty notifications, news stories, and requests for information.

The following are a few links to information on even more ways to save the animals who so desperately need the help of compassionate people like you:

·         Tips for getting active for animals: http://www.PETA.org/action/

·         Protect animal companions: http://www.PETA.org/issues/companion-animal-issues/

·         End cruel and unnecessary experiments on animals: http://www.PETA.org/issues/animals-used-for-experimentation/

·         Fight fur cruelty: http://www.PETA.org/issues/animals-used-for-clothing/fur/animals-used-fur/

·         Help animals by eating delicious vegan food: http://www.PETA.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/

·         Save animals’ lives through everyday choices: http://www.PETA.org/living/

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RE: hand bell

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·         Katie Anderson 

To:whipple1078@yahoo.com

Mar 5 at 6:07 PM

Dear Daniel,

Thank you for your message to PETA. We appreciate your membership support and we thank you for your pledge to not use products containing leather and other animal-derived sources!

For future reference, we will receive your messages sooner if you send an e-mail to info@peta.org instead.

Thanks again for contacting PETA and for all you do for animals.

Sincerely,

Katie Anderson

Membership Correspondent

PETA Foundation

www.PETA.org

P.S. How did we do today? Please take a moment to complete this brief survey on our interaction by visiting www.PETA.org/survey/.

From: Daniel Barker <whipple1078@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 1:45 PM
To: Events <Events@peta.org>
Subject: hand bell

PETA

I have been member for some years do not have card handy.

I ring hand bells.  for a long time Americans have used various plastics for the handle and clapper.

I read today in England, hand bells are still leather handle and leather clapper.

You can read the two American bell makers, Schulmerich and Malmark, both in Pennsylvania.

We must fight 'tradition!'

Daniel Barker

6339 Egret Dr.

Lakeland, FL  33809

863-224-5374

LTE, PETA, bears and roadside circus

RE: Clark's Trading Post

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·         Amy Ventura 

To:whipple1078@yahoo.com

Mar 8 at 1:59 PM

Dear Daniel,  

Thank you for contacting us about the bears being used to attract tourists at Clark’s Trading Post in New Hampshire and for your support. Your concerns are justified. Clark’s Trading Post confines North American Black Bears to grossly undersized and virtually barren concrete pits and forces bears to perform unnatural tricks (e.g. riding a scooter, being pushed in a swing, eating ice cream from a spoon) for an audience during its “Black Bear Show.”  We have appealed to the roadside zoo to dismantle its cruel display. We have held a protest near the store. Check out the details below.

 Clark’s is one of our Deadly Destinations: https://www.peta.org/living/entertainment/deadly-destinations/.

 Bears fare very poorly in captivity. PETA has documented neurotic bears at zoos and roadside displays across the country. These frustrated animals spend much of the day pacing, walking in tight circles, swaying or rolling their heads, and showing other signs of psychological distress. These bears aren’t just bored; they are being driven insane.

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) licenses animal exhibitors and enforces the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The AWA sets forth the bare minimum requirements for animal care, and for the most part, only addresses husbandry issues. For example, animals must be fed, watered, and sheltered, yet space requirements only mandate that the animals be able to make “normal postural changes” (i.e. allow them enough room to stand up, lie down, and turn around). There is no requirement for grass, greenery, or other natural vegetation. Appallingly, the cages at Clark’s are within regulation. The roadside zoo’s last inspection (copy attached) was “clean.” You can see what we’re up against.

We hope you will put your concerns into action! Caring people like you are working to make a difference for animals in roadside zoos all over the country.

 There are a number of important steps you can take to help:

 1. Write to Clark’s Trading Post to explain that the conditions are unacceptable

and ask that they shut down this archaic display. 

2. Fill out this feedback form for the chamber of commerce/department of tourism. Tell them that you are appalled at the conditions at the store and that it reflects poorly on the community. Point out that the poor living conditions for bears make Clark’s unworthy of promotion.

3. Contact Grafton County officials. Tell them that Clark’s display is a disgrace and leaves visitors feeling awful for having visited. Ask them to take a more hands-on approach to what is going on at the store and to not assume that “all is well.”  .

4. Spread the word! Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper to encourage readers to stop patronizing any place that uses or displays animals. This is an excellent way to educate countless readers about the grim life for animals in captivity. Review sites like TripAdvisor and Yelp! are also great ways to reach a lot of people, as is your Facebook page if you have one.

5. Please do not go to Clark’s or patronize any business that exploits animals.  As long as these places attract visitors, the animals will continue to suffer. It’s that simple. Talk to family, friends and co-workers, especially those with small children who may be inclined to go.  Explain to them that every ticket purchased is directly contributing to the animals’ miserable lives

From: Daniel Barker <whipple1078@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 11:55 PM
To: PETA Info <info@peta.org>
Subject: Clark's Trading Post

PETA, 

    First, thank you for the Petco protest.  Peggy at Lakeland Petco thanked me for giving her flyer on betta fish.  I felt this was better than drive miles to Winter Park.  Peggy is manager.

     Second, Clark's Trading Post, New Hampshire.  This tourist attraction still performing bears!  At the least, protest!  At the most, find out which advertisers sponsor or carry Clark's Trading Post and tell them to stop.

     Third, we hear candidates discuss 'health care.'  Perhaps we can remind Americans that health 'care' means you care about your health beginning with diet.  I do wonder how we can be a nation obese and still claim we care about our health!



Daniel Barker

6339 Egret Dr.

Lakeland, FL  33809

863-815-4534