Matchbox Twenty Says No To Rodeo; Pulls Performance at CFD!

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WHOOO HOOOOOO! The WORST offender of all rodeos LOSERS!!!!!!!! Kudos to Matchbox Twenty! You are receiving this email from SHARK because you d to receive email alerts concerning animal protection. To ensure that you continue to receive emails from us, add afinley to your address book today. If you haven't done so already, click to confirm your interest in receiving email campaigns from us. You may if you no longer wish to receive our emails. April 9, 2008: In This Issue Victory - Matchbox Twenty Cancels Performance at CFD Rodeo Help Stop Corporate Thugs Supporting Rodeos Steve Hindi Speaking at Conference Help SHARK Keep Momentum Going Strong Against the Rodeo Quick Links TheCruelTruth.com RodeoCruelty.com Support SHARK! More About SHARK SHARK's My Space

Page Read our Newsletter Archives Join Our e-List Victory - Matchbox Twenty Cancels Performance at CFD Rodeo! About three weeks ago, SHARK found out that Matchbox Twenty was scheduled to perform at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, kicking off their concert entertainment line-up. We immediately sent them a package of information and documentation including DVDs of CFD rodeo abuse and newspaper articles exposing the abuse, and further followed-up with emails. SHARK sent similar packages to Carrie Underwood in 2006 and Def Leppard and Bon Jovi in 2007. Carrie Underwood cancelled her appearance at CFD in 2006, and

coffee giant Starbucks withdrew its rodeo sponsorship, but neither Def Leppard or Bon Jovi responded to our appeals. Fortunately, Matchbox Twenty was willing to walk its talk. Lead singer Rob Thomas and his beautiful wife Marisol have established their own foundation (SidewalkAngelsFoundation) to help homeless people and animals. SHARK was sure that once they knew about the cruelty and deaths at rodeos and especially at Cheyenne, that they would not want to be a part of it. Sure enough, after reviewing the information sent to them, Matchbox Twenty thanked SHARK for "making them aware of the situation" and has canceled their upcoming performance at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. SHARK is sincerely appreciative of Rob and Marisol's ethical and humane decision to disassociate from this cruel and deadly

industry. Their fortitude and integrity to live and stand by their principles is truly inspirational. The world needs a lot more phenomenal, compassionate angels like them. As for the Cheyenne Rodeo folks, they have to find a replacement for what was to be their top act. We might suggest animal serial killer Ted Nugent, or perhaps Troy Gentry, the "brave" killer of tame bears, and a past performer at CFD. ( Click here to see the exploits of Gentry, who was convicted of using a bow and arrow to kill a tame bear named Cubby.) Click here to urge the sponsors of the CFD Rodeo to stand against abuse with Rob Thomas and Matchbox Twenty. Yesterday, SHARK sent out the following press release and the media has covered the story far and wide: -------- Cheyenne Frontier Days Headliner Withdraws - Matchbox Twenty Cites Rodeo Animal Abuse After reviewing videos of the 2007 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo from SHowing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK), Grammy winning Rob Thomas and Grammy and American Music Award nominated Matchbox Twenty has decided to withdraw from the entertainment line-up. According

to SHARK president Steve Hindi, "So long as CFD is going to include egregious animal abuse, it will have to find entertainers who simply don't give a damn about compassion." Interestingly, the CFD web site continues to promote a concert that will NOT take place. For more information, see: ShameOnCheyenne.com _____ CFD management did not stop promoting and selling tickets to the canceled Matchbox Twenty performance until 7:30 pm last night. Talk about deceiving the public! Media coverage of this issue has been great! Wyoming Tribune Eagle They accept comments at the end of the article. CBS-5 KGWN (Includes Video) Casper Tribune They accept comments at the end of the article. 9NEWS TV KULR Channel 8 They accept comments at the end of the article. SeattlePI It's helpful to leave positive comments! Check Out the Latest Additions to Our Corporate Thugs Website Be sure to check out the recent additions to our Corporate Thugs website. These corporations continue to fund and prop-up rodeo animal abuse. A search on YouTube of some of the corporations like Coca-Cola show many other serious issues (environmental and labor violations, etc.,) as well. "Busted" Steer Urge these companies to join the ranks of Matchbox Twenty, Marriott Hotels, Choice Hotels, Starbucks, and Campbell Foods, and ask them to stop their support of rodeos. It's a good idea to include some of SHARK's websites and video

links, boycott their products and services, and crosspost to everyone you know to do the same. Steve Hindi Speaking at Confronting Cruelty Conference In Salt Lake City, UT on April 25 - 27, 2008 Confronting Cruelty is a free public conference for anyone who cares about animals. This conference is for sharing knowledge, public education, networking, discussing strategies and tactics, and energizing the community to fight against animal cruelty. Steve Hindi along with other nationally recognized speakers will cover a wide range of animal protection issues along with videos, discussions, workshops.Some of these topics will include: Increasing penalties for cruelty to companion animals and passage of Henry's Law Abuse of animals in laboratories and factory farms Harms of climate change and environmental catastrophes for people, animals, and ecosystems Strategies to fight the pet overpopulation

crisis The controversy surrounding "The Green Scare" and more militant forms of animal activism For more information, go to: ConfrontingCruelty.com Impressive SHARK Victories in Only Four Months! As you can see, SHARK has accomplished so much in the first four months of this year! - Exposes and extensive media coverage of horse shocking at: Bulls and Broncs Rodeo in Peoria, IL The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver, CO The La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros - PRCA Tucson Rodeo in Tucson, AZ - Exposure of Colorado State Vet, Dr. John Maulsby - Grisly Murder of Baby Elk

Calf - Marriott withdrew support of the National Western Rodeo in Denver - Rodeo insurance callous policy exposed - Cancellation of University of Illinois Rodeo - Expose of USAF Thunderbirds giving

rides to rodeo announcers with taxpayer's money - Cancellation of steer busting at Killeen, Texas rodeo and replacement of stock contractor - Matchbox Twenty has canceled its scheduled performance at the CFD Rodeo - More videos made and more widely seen than ever before! When we said we plan to keep the momentum going from our significant accomplishments of last year, we were serious! Your support is vital to help us keep achieving victories for the animals! Click here to donate and see other ways you can help SHARK! Kindest Regards, Steve Hindi and Your SHARK Team "Kindness and compassion towards

all living beings is a mark of a civilized society. Racism, economic deprival, dog fighting and cock fighting, bullfighting and rodeos are all cut from the same defective fabric: violence. Only when we have become nonviolent towards all life will we have learned to live well ourselves." - Cesar Chavez Forward email This email was sent to fortheanimals, by afinley Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUn™ | Privacy Policy. Email Marketing by SHARK | Showing Animals Respect and Kindness | PO Box 28 | Geneva | IL | 60134