Guest guest Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 From the Sled Dog Action Coalition, http://www.helpsleddogs.org Please write in support of Ethel Christensen's letter (see below) in the Anchoragae Daily News even if you don't totally agree with it. If people in Alaska pay attention to her letter, it will be a big step in the right direction. Ethel is and has been the executive director of the Alaska SPCA for many years. In the serum run that Ethel refers to, the dogs ran in relays with no dog running over 100 miles. In contrast, in the Iditarod, dogs are forced to race 1,150 miles. Letters to editor of newspaper: letters Letters of support to Ethel: donethel Anchorage Daily News Letters to the editor May 22, 2005 Serum run of 1925 was a relay With reference to Thomas Thuneman's letter, it needs to be said that the Iditarod Race does not honor history ( " Iditarod dogs love running, and race reminds us of history, " May 14). The serum run was done in relays and not a grueling, money-oriented 1,100-mile race. Change the direction of the Iditarod race to honor " true history " and there will be more support and far less criticism. ---- Ethel D. Christensen Anchorage EDITOR'S NOTE: The writer is director of a local animal welfare organization. http://www.adn.com/opinion/letters/story/6522120p-6403411c.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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