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It's Hunters vs. Rush in Righty Showdown

Sportsmen's groups angry over pundit's ads for Humane Society

By Gabriel Winant,  Newser User

Posted Apr 28, 2009 10:48 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Can hunters do what other critics have conspicuously failed to do: face down Rush Limbaugh without taking it back? Recreational shooters' groups are incensed that Limbaugh has been doing public-service radio spots for the Humane Society, denouncing dogfighting and animal cruelty, the Washington Times reports. It's not that they love dogfighting or cruelty, they say, but that Rush is supporting an organization they call "public enemy number one for sportsmen."

"Despite a few programs designed to attract support from the general public," a coalition of 28 sportsmen's groups wrote to Limbaugh, the Humane Society "is in fact an organization that opposes hunting, fishing, and trapping." They asked Limbaugh to stop "helping them to mainstream their image in the minds of reasonable people."


Television host Ellen DeGeneres, looks on, as actress Portia de Rossi speaks after accepting an award at the 23rd Annual Genesis Awards presented by The Humane Society, March 28, 2009.
Television host Ellen DeGeneres, looks on, as actress Portia de Rossi speaks after accepting an award at the 23rd Annual Genesis Awards presented by The Humane Society, March 28, 2009.   (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
In this Jan. 13, 2009 file photo, conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh talks with guests in the East Room of the White House in Washington.
In this Jan. 13, 2009 file photo, conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh talks with guests in the East Room of the White House in Washington.   (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)
In a photo provided by Ron G. Leming, Leming holds the arrow he shot to kill a grizzly bear that was attacking his son while the pair were elk hunting west of Cody, Wyo., on Sept. 12, 2008.
In a photo provided by Ron G. Leming, Leming holds the arrow he shot to kill a grizzly bear that was attacking his son while the pair were elk hunting west of Cody, Wyo., on Sept. 12, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ron Leming)
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I'm embarrassed for them that they would criticize Rush for amplifying our message that dogfighting and other malicious forms of animal cruelty are unacceptable in society. - Wayne Pacelle, Humane Society president

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kokuaguy
Apr 29, 2009 12:31 PM CDT
I too am betting the Doughboy Demagogue will cave. It will be interesting to observe when and how he throws the HS under the bus. Please follow this story Newsies, and post your observations here or in future Newser updates on this story.
woodyTX
Apr 28, 2009 5:54 AM CDT
The Humane Society is against cockfighting and dogfighting but also other froms of animal cruelty such as the hunting of imported & exotic animals in "canned" hunting events where the animal doesn't stand a chance and also leg hold traps, where the animal dies a slow, painful death. They also teach people when and how to properly rescue an orphaned animal etc. Who else will stand up for these creatures if humans don't ? I'm not surprised that hunting and gun owner groups and lobbies are up in arms. They're an extemely paranoid lot in general. Are you with them LiberyMan ? Is this your precious liberty ? The right to treat any damned animal the way you damn well please ?
Snarfeh
Apr 28, 2009 5:20 AM CDT
Um, actually, I think it is damaging for the Humane Society to feature Rush because it will help *him* mainstream his image. I don't think I will be contributing to my local chapter any longer and will find another animal rescue organization to which I will donate.

 
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