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Originally Posted by Nikki+2  Oh Ann I don't know how you made it through that. I know how disturbing factory farming is- I've heard all the same horror stories I'm sure you have but reading your post made me sick (and teary). The good thing is knowledge of these situations is becoming more mainstream. |
I don't know either, I had such a headache afterward from being so tense.
You're right, it is very hopeful that this is more in the mainstream than ever. Even though there were only 1 or 2 (think it was 1?) charges of guilty, for about $250 - it can still be seen as a success (sad as that is). The group who paid "Pete" (the investigator), the Humane Farming Association (HFA), viewed this small victory as a success.
Pete, at the end, was rather heartbroken that all of his work, risk, energy, and horrid memories only resulted in a $250 fine. However, he said there was no way he'd ever give up being a voice for animals, and would continue his work.