Guest guest Posted October 19, 1999 Report Share Posted October 19, 1999 For Immediate Release 10/13/99 On Saturday, October 16, 1999, members and supporters of Supporting and Promoting Ethics for the Animal Kingdom (SPEAK-Tucson) will gather in protest twice at local McDonald's restaurants. Saturday morning, from 11:30am to 12:30pm, at 6651 E. Tanque Verde (Dinosaur McDonald's), and then again from 4:30 to 5:30pm at 3856 E. Speedway Blvd. near Alvernon Way. These protests are in observance of Worldwide Day of Action Against McDonald's, and in conjunction with the kickoff of PETA's "Slam McDonald's" campaign across the globe. Over 200 demonstrations, protests and tabling efforts are expected to take place in the US, Canada, and worldwide. Picket signs will be held, banners raised, cow costumes worn, and literature outlining the suffering and abuse endured by animals raised and slaughtered for food endure at the hands of corporate factory farming tecniques, will be passed out to motorists and passersby. All are welcome to join. SPEAK-Tucson representatives Brendan DeSmet and Jeremy Dyer will be available for comment at this very important event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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