[ [link removed] ]The Guardian: Trump VP contender Kristi Noem writes of killing dog –
and goat – in new book
My great-uncle Walt Disney knew the magic place animals have in the hearts
of families everywhere.
When he released Old Yeller, the heart wrenching story stayed with people
because no one takes the killing of a family pet lightly.
At least that’s what I thought until I read about potential Trump VP
Kristi Noem shooting her family’s puppy – a story that has shocked so many
of us.
Walt Disney also understood story telling. Together, we must make sure all
voters see how this sad Kristi Noem episode is part of the larger story of
the 2024 election: America could vote into the White House extremists that
glorify cruelty and lack basic empathy and compassion.
Will you do two things to help tell this important story to voters about
the choice before them?
If, like me, you love the living daylights out of your pup (or cat or
guinea pig), post a picture of them on social media with some words about
the stakes in the 2024 election. Include the hashtag #UnleashTheVote so
the PCCC can track progress and inform the media.
[ [link removed] ]Sign this petition and send it to other pet owners you know: In 2024,
Americans must unite against the killing of our democracy. We must defeat
Trump and extreme Republicans who lack the character to lead our nation.
In Old Yeller, the family comes to see the lovable stray dog as an
indispensable member of the family. The film’s climactic moment is a
heartbreaking one, when the father has no choice but to shoot Old Yeller
when the dog contracts rabies because of the inevitable threat to their
lives – and, out of compassion, to end the suffering the dog would have to
endure.
Noem shot her family’s 14-month-old puppy after a hunting trip, in her own
account, because the pup was too hard to teach. "I hated that dog," she
wrote, framing the killing of a puppy as an example of strength.
Kristi Noem is not strong. Like Trump, she is cruel and selfish.
If Kristi Noem was actually strong, she would stand up to the Jan 6
insurrectionists instead of celebrating them. Or she would make
billionaires pay their fair share of taxes instead of lining up for their
campaign donations. If she had real courage, she might even criticize the
Supreme Court for abolishing abortion rights or making it easier to flood
our streets and schools with guns.
True strength is not demonstrated through harshness, brutality, or callous
indifference, but through steadfast kindness and compassion. Our pets
teach most of us this lesson every day through their loyalty and
unconditional love.
Let’s make sure Americans demand leaders who do the same when it comes
time to vote.
If you have a pet, post a picture on social media with some words about
the stakes in the 2024 election. Use the hashtag #UnleashTheVote so the
PCCC can track progress and inform the media.
[ [link removed] ]Sign the PCCC's petition and send it to your friends with pets: In
2024, Americans must unite like never before to defeat Trump and extreme
Republicans who lack the character to lead our nation.
– Abigail Disney
[ [link removed] ]The story of Kristi Noem killing her puppy reminds us that cruelty
isn't the same thing as strength. Can you: 1. Share a pic of YOUR pet with
the hashtag #UnleashTheVote and remind voters of the stakes. 2. Sign this
& send it to the pet owners you know: [link removed]
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