Swedish activists dismantle slaughterhouse at Xmas (one activist now in jail)

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A Christmas Story

ON FAITH, HOPE AND GOODWILL

 

BYE BYE MEAT

 

Three wise Swedish people have lit a candle against the largest evil in

the world — the slaughterhouse. Killing centers, abattoirs,

slaughterhouses, knackeries or whatever you want to call them, are more

entrenched in our midst than Hitler’s holocaust could ever dream of. The

trauma and sheer extent of daily never-ending slaughter is overwhelming.

Now three young people filled with total faith and resolve have stood

tall at the front line and said NO.

 

Ida-Lovisa Rudolfsson, Pelle Strindlund and Fredric Carlsson-Andersson

went into a slaughterhouse in the Swedish town of Skövde late at night

and dismantled equipment that would the next morning kill countless cows

and pigs. They wrote a letter to the employees explaining their actions,

saying it was all about saving lives and nothing about them personally.

They left the letter in the staff room with a packet of biscuits and

then contacted the police.

 

Their brave act of civil disobediance was both a compelling desire to

stop the violence and bloodshed that would occur the following morning

as well as a symbolic gesture against the cruel meat industry. Ida,

Pelle and Fredric were prepared to bear witness to their actions. Such

is the strength of their convictions against the immorality of killing

others to please our taste buds; and their dedication to creating peace

and goodwill in our world.

 

Ida and Fredric were sentenced to 140 hours of community service. Pelle

Strindlund, 31, was sentenced to 8 months imprisonment. All three were

also ordered to pay 200,000 kronor plus VAT (about US$20,000) to the

slaughterhouse. They all refuse to pay the money, claiming this is like

saying sorry for what they have done, when they aren’t.

 

As you read this, Pelle is sitting in a prison cell, he writes that he

has no regrets for doing what he did and will continue his struggle for

animals rights once released. (Read Pelle's letter)

 

I have been inside many abattoirs and saw countless terrified,

screaming, struggling and frothing-at-the-mouth animals killed in front

of me. The last thing many of them saw were my eyes, moist with impotent

pain and horror of what was happening to them. Pelle, Ida and Fredric

have given hope not only to animals, but also to us, showing there are

people willing to do more than turn a blind or wet eye. They are heroes

and crusaders of the highest order.

 

We can help, we can stop the animal holocaust. Abattoirs are only there

because people buy and eat meat. Each one of us who becomes a vegan will

save more lives than these three courageous people did with their action

that night. Encourage your family and friends to follow this healthy and

humane lifestyle, there are no prison terms involved! Peace and goodness

will truly be ours.

 

Also, when doing your Christmas card list this year, please add Pelle.

I’m sure he’d appreciate your support and kind thoughts and it’ll also

let the prison system know he’s not alone in his love and devotion for

animals.

 

It’s a good idea to also send a Christmas card to the Swedish Prime

Minister, Göran Persson. Let him know that your thoughts are with Pelle

Strindlund. Tell him that even though Pelle is now sitting in a Swedish

jail cell, the day will come when Sweden will highly honour this special

son and hold him in high esteem for his moral strength and vision. Since

Pelle is one person who actually decreased rather than increased the

shedding of blood, ask the Prime Minister to release him from prison as

a gesture of Christmas goodwill.

 

And when Steven Speilberg makes STRINDLUND’S LIST, we’ll know we have

gone up a few steps...

 

I feel there’s a strong sense of family with all of us who hold all

animals (including us humans) in high esteem and deep respect. We

‘animal people’ may be in the minority, but we are the roots of a

compassionate world. Grow well and keep strong!

 

Wishing you good health and the strength of loving kindness in the year

ahead,

 

Patty Mark,

President

Animal Liberation Victoria

 

PS. The web site for Pelle, Ida and Fedric’s group is www.byebyemeat.com

 

READ SUE COE'S LETTER TO SWEDISH PRIME MINISTER

 

SUE COE, acclaimed New York City artist, appeals to Swedish Prime

Minister to free Pelle Strindlund

 

For over 25 years Sue Coe has observed social injustices and then with

great passion and incredible skill created images and paintings that

speak volumes against these injustices in our world. Sue's work hangs in

major art galleries and her books are available through

www.graphicwitness.org/coe.

Join Sue in helping animals in abattoirs and send your own letter to

Sweden's Prime Minister as well! Read Sue Coe's letter to the Swedish

Prime Minister.

 

ADDRESSES

 

Pelle Strindlund

 

Pelle Strindlund

Ostragard kriminalvardsanstalt

Box 215

SE-462 23 Vanersborg

SWEDEN

 

 

Swedish Prime Minister

 

Prime Minister Göran Persson

Rosenbad 4

SE-103 33 Stockholm

SWEDEN

 

Fax: + 46 8 723 11 71

Email: registrator

 

 

 

 

ABATTOIR VIDEO FOOTAGE

 

The footage in the following link contains graphic scenes inside a

slaughterhouse recently filmed by a student in New Zealand:

 

gio.f2o.org/slaughter/