SEND ME TO THE AVMA EXECUTIVE BOARD TO PROMOTE HUMANE ANIMAL LEGISLATION
John G Hynes Dvm February 5 at 5:19pm
I NEED YOUR HELP, and it only involves posting my message, and calling your veterinarian- and asking all of your friends to do the same ( if your vet is in NEW YORK, CONNECTICUT, NEW HAMPSHIRE, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, OR VERMONT.)
I am one of two candidates for the AVMA Executive Board in District 1. My intent is clear- to be a voice for humane animal legislation, and to push for policies that help reduce suffering and cruelty in our food industry, entertainment industry, and all aspects of our society that cause unnecessary pain and suffering. Please check my website, www.nycvet.org, or contact me for more information on my position statements.
WHAT I NEED YOU TO DO: Call your vet TODAY- and ask the same of your friends- ASK YOUR VET TO VOTE FOR ME WHEN THEY RECEIVE THEIR BALLOT IN THE MAIL NEXT WEEK. My only goal is to help to reduce the suffering of millions of animals in this country, that the AVMA, and their Animal Welfare Committee, has not adequately attempted to do.
My opponent, Dr. John de Jong, has said of my candidacy:
“I called the AVMA offices today before they had the chance to send me an email indicating that they have received the nomination of another candidate for the EB seat. The nomination is of John G. Hynes of New York who was nominated by petition. I urge you to google this individual who is a member of HSUS, PETA, and other animal welfare groups. Attached is a quote of his that was made or printed in August of 2009”. Dr. John de Jong
This is the quote of mine that he was referring to:
“The AVMA, and the AVMA’s Animal Welfare Committee, prove time and time again that they are unable or unwilling to be a significant voice for the animals that we, as veterinarians, have sworn to protect. The AVMA refuses to take any significant positions or stand on the most important animal welfare issues, and instead, panders to the pharmaceutical industry, agribusiness, as well as the conservative network of veterinarians who look at animals as commodities and the source of their income. The AVMA will continue to lose members, and in time, will realize that the organization is becoming less influential as they lose their credibility by refusing to stand up and be a true voice for more humane treatment of all animals. Until that time, I look to the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, as many more veterinarians are doing, to lead us into the future, and be the voice for real change in the animal welfare movement”. —John G. Hynes, DVM
If you want to make a difference, and you want to help me make a difference from inside the AVMA, then SEND ME TO THE BOARD. CALL YOUR VET TODAY, and THANK YOU for your support.