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**Please forward to concerned people** Re: In Defense of Animals (http://www.idausa.org/) -- "They Are Not Our Property, We Are Not Their Owners" Campaign If you have not already, I urge all compassionate people to join this campaign and let IDA know that you support them. Visit: http://www.idausa.org/propertyf.html and sign the "Property Pledge Form." To learn more about this campaign, visit: http://www.idausa.org/campaignsf.html and click on "Animals As Property." I'm reprinting the pledge for those who do not have web access. If you want to join this campaign, but do not have web access, contact Laurie Lown, Director of IDA's "They Are Not Our Property, We Are Not Their Owners" Campaign, by e-mail at laurie or by telephone at 503-293-1853. The pledge states: Whereas, I believe that all animals deserve to be treated and respected as individuals with feelings, needs and interests of their own, and whereas I believe that animals are not commodities or property to be bought, sold, disposed of, or discarded, I hereby pledge always: --to live my life with an ethic of respect and consideration for all animals, rather than one of ownership in which animals are considered mere property. --to adopt and rescue rather than buy or sell animals. --to represent myself as a caretaker, guardian, companion, or friend of animals rather than their owner or master. --to strive at all times to make the world a more just and compassionate place for all beings, human and non-human alike.