1. willie rules..I support any cause he puts his heart into!!

Willie for president

Posted at 12:46PM on Nov 11th 2007 by vince

2. You go Willie!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get em buddy!!

Posted at 1:22PM on Nov 11th 2007 by Sheltimom3

3. WTG Willie!!! In this crazy mixed-up world we live in, thank God for people like you with such compassion. God speed your mission!!!

Posted at 1:22PM on Nov 11th 2007 by Dr. Sooze

4. Not only am I posting here with my total support; I took the time to email each and every one of my state representatives. Please, if you believe Nelson is right - be effective with your energy and words - - send emails demanding support. "I demand, yes.. demand, that you support this legislation: American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R.503/S. 311). To not do so, given the incredible importance OUR state places on agriculture and humane treatment of animals, would flag you as a hypocrite and not worth my vote."

Posted at 1:40PM on Nov 11th 2007 by mythbreak

5. Way to go Willie. Thank you for what you are doing to end horse slaughter. Many support you. I will keep making my calls until HR503 and S311 are passed.

Posted at 2:24PM on Nov 11th 2007 by dp356

6. get your facts straight. it is by listening to propaganda like this that has horses in this predicement to begin with. willie and bo and the hsus said these horses would not end up in mexico when they battled to shut down humane, ethical and monitored u.s. slaughter facilities. how appaling it is that these horses suffer such horrific deaths becuase people choose to listen to high profile celbs instead of equine industry professionals. next we will be listening to pam anderson on brain surgery. willie...you are personally responsible for the incredibly agonizing deaths of over 40,000 horses because you choose to listen and promote a cause that is ill informed and over funded. get the facts from the industry experts. you are about to wipe out the american mustang you dolt, because of your lack of interst in all the facts. aaep, avma, dr temple grandin are the top specialist in this matter. seek advice from industry experts before you help kill any more horses in this fashion. and for god sakes download the podcasts on the slaughter issue from balancebreaking.com. ignorant and opinionated is no way to go through life.

jennie hegeman
host horse talk radio with jen

Posted at 2:25PM on Nov 11th 2007 by jennie hegeman

7. Hey Jen with your LAME ASS radio show... The industry "experts" aren't who *I* trust! You think they have the horses best interest in mind?!??! Ya right... They don't .

Sorry you've been BRAIN WASHED by THEIR propaganda...

brainy blonde

Posted at 3:04PM on Nov 11th 2007 by erin

8. Actually it is Jennie that must get her facts straight. The problem with her industry experts is that they profit off of the slaughter industry, clouding their judgment entirely. Plus, there is nothing constructive about her comment.
Animal Welfare Institute has been pushing H.R. 503 for the last 7 years. Last year, it passed overwhelmingly in the House, but died in the Senate. Had it passed then, slaughter in the U.S and the transport of horses across borders for the fate of human consumption would have been made illegal. Since the states of TX and IL independently outlawed horse slaughter, this border thing is the one loophole left open. So we have to close it by passing H.R. 503. Please call your representatives!!! thanks, Amy Nelson

Posted at 3:17PM on Nov 11th 2007 by Amy

9. Congrats to Willie Nelson, Amy Nelson and his entire family. Unlike "Jen" and pro-horse slaughter groups like the AVMA and AAEP the Nelson's walk the walk. They go out and rescue horses, they talk about overbreeding, owner responsibility and humane treatment of animals. The pro-horse slaughter folks like to make up facts about the issue so they can continue to profit from the cruelty. In fact, they are working hand in hand with the horse slaughter industry to defeat the bill. The same industry that is still buying US horses, hauling them in horrible conditions to their slaughterhouses in Mexico and Canada where they are brutally slaughtered. This while they have the nerve to tell you and Congress that sending horses to Mexico is cruel. Ironic isn't it.

Well, their time is coming to an end. Congress supports a ban on horse slaughter just like the majority of Americans, veterinarians, equine industry groups, welfare organizations and equine rescues. I encourage everyone to join Willie, Amy and the Animal Welfare Institute on our campaign to end slaughter. Join us as part of the solution for America's horses.

Posted at 3:27PM on Nov 11th 2007 by Chris

10. I have trained horses with my sister and I can say they are the most beautiful and intelligent creatures I've ever worked with. We have rescued 3 horses so far, and would love to add more.
The Tao of Willie - best book ever : )

Posted at 3:49PM on Nov 11th 2007 by MountainGirl

11. God bless you, Willie, for carrying our mesage to DC! Unfortunatey our elected representatives do not seem to be hearing the approximately 80% of Americans who want this legislation passed NOW. We need more horse-loving celebrities - and there are MANY of them - to step to the forefront with you!

JENNIE HEGEMAN: 'humane, ethical and monitored u.s. slaughter facilities"...are you high, stupid or just uninfomed? Watch a video from one of the US slaughterhouses and then I defy you to use the word "human, ethical and monitored!" DO YOUR HOMEWORK!

Posted at 5:03PM on Nov 11th 2007 by CThorsenut

12. Thank you Willie for embrassing this most important issue. The Fans of Barbaro are now your biggest supporters! Thanks

Posted at 5:47PM on Nov 11th 2007 by Queso's Mom

13. the horses were going to mexico already Jen!
the numbers increased but overall a lot of lives have been saved since the U.S. plants closed.

as for support from the horse industry - what a joke - your "pro slaughter industry" includes those who need to throw away a paint foal for lack of spots - or AQHA for breeding more than they can sell , cull the old stock - keep breeding! - and the catllemens association..

check the list provided in in a previous comment for real horse people who are in full support of the bill

and did you happen to read the temple grandin study where it says that 80% of the horses are under age 10, 74% are sound of limb, 96% had no behavioral issues? so much for old and lame.....
also USDA states 90% are in good condition...

why dont you spend some time at www.kaufmanzoning.net or www.vetsforequinewelfare.org or another of my favorites www.flyingfilly.com - slaughter section

Posted at 7:18PM on Nov 11th 2007 by mary m

14. Below is a list of Senators (names and phone numbers) who co-sponsored S311 last year but who have not co-sponsored this year. They should be the most ripe for the picking...call them all!!!!!

List of Senators (Cosponsored Last Year) S311

Patty Murray D-WA Phone: 202-224-2621 Fax: 202-224-0238 Aide: Andrew Rowe

Bill Nelson D-FL Phone: 202-224-5274 Fax: 202-228-2183 Aide: Colin Mueller

James DeMint - SC Phone: 202-224-6121 Fax: 202-228-5143 Aide: Philip Denby

Mel Martinez - FL Phone: 202-224-3041 Fax: 202-228-5171 Aide: Frank Walker

New to the Senate (No Record)

Robert Casey D- PA Phone: 202-224-6324 Fax: 202-228-0604 Aide: Alex Davis direct line: (202) 228-5063

James Webb D-VA Phone: 202-224-4024 Fax: 202-228-6363 Aide: Trent

Bob Corker R- TN Phone: 202-224-3344 ] Fax: 202-228-1264 Aide: Ashley Horning

Posted at 7:31PM on Nov 11th 2007 by Laderman

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Watch out Jennie Hegeman, your show is going bye bye, so many people are horse lovers that they will rally against you, you are the Dolt that you call Willie Nelson, do you really think those celebs don't look into all this stuff as you obviously haven't. Go Willie, the good piece of Jennie is her stupidity will bring attention to your cause, HA!

Posted at 8:01PM on Nov 11th 2007 by PUPPYWOPPERS