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DodgeRodeoCruelty.comThere is a dark side to the company that only wants you to think about its Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep automobiles. Chrysler is one of the largest sponsors in the United States of the horrific "sport" of rodeo, supporting the barbaric and pointless abuse, injuries, and deaths of animals forced to "perform" in this industry. In the United States, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) alone boasts that Chrysler spends over 6.6 million dollars annually to support its rodeo animal abuse. Chryser also sponsors another rodeo group, the National High School Rodeo Association, which teaches young people violence and cruelty, and still other rodeo organizations that spread animal abuse across the United States and Canada.
Even worse, Chrysler allows its dealers to sponsor bullfighting, which is just as cowardly, but even more cruel and deadly than rodeos. Efforts to talk to Chrysler about its sponsorship results only in meaningless form letters, and promises that the cruelty SHARK has video documented for years -- and has been exposed by local, national and international media -- is not occurring. Chrysler's apparent position is that if it simply ignores the mountains of evidence, the cruelty doesn't exist!
Please look at the pictures and video exposing Chrysler's support of horrific animal abuse. Remember the cruelty behind every Chrysler product. Chrysler supports rodeo and bullfighting cruelty from sales of the following automobiles:
Do Chrysler executives really know about the issue of rodeo and bullfighting animal abuse?Absolutely! SHARK president Steve Hindi and his assistant Donna Hertel traveled to Berlin, Germany in April 2001 for DaimlerChrysler's annual shareholders meeting. They were joined by German activist, Mathilde Mench. Both Steve and Mathilde spoke in front of thousands of DaimlerChrysler shareholders and executives about the company's sponsorship of bullfighting and rodeos. Ms. Mench and Mr. Hindi were both applauded by the shareholders, who clearly did NOT support the company's cruel sponsorships. After Ms. Mench spoke, she boldly walked right up to the stage where the executives were sitting, and handed rodeo and bullfighting video footage to a shocked Dr. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of DaimlerChrysler in the United States. German CEO Jürgen E. Schrempp was also involved. Mr. Schrempp publicly stated that DaimlerChrysler was investigating the animal issues raised by Steve Hindi and Mathilde Mench. SHARK has met its burden of proof by handing over documentation of the charges. We stand ready to answer questions from company officials, should any exist. But in fact, the video footage of rodeos and bullfighting are extremely graphic and clear. Why are Chrysler officials refusing to deal with this issue? Clearly this calls into question Chrysler's corporate responsibility and integrity. If Chrysler makes quality products, why does it feel it must support cruelty? Is Chrysler unable to make a profit without pandering to animal abusers? WHAT CAN YOU DO?The best way to oppose the cruelty of Chrysler is to: Contact Dodge and Chrysler Phone: 1-800-992-1997 Mail:
Dodge Customer Assistance Center Please send SHARK a copy of any response you may receive from anyone at Chrysler. You can send the response to: SHARK Phone: 630-557-0176 Chrysler's Outrageous Responses to Concerned ConsumersDate: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 Thank you for contacting the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center. We appreciate the issues and values expressed by you concerning Dodge's sponsorship of Rodeos. We agree that the humane treatment of animals is important. Indeed, in our diverse society--in which life and lifestyle are recognized, respected and more often celebrated--it is among a set of core values essential to good corporate or individual citizenship. That said, we believe that properly managed rodeo is good, clean family entertainment that brings families and communities together and celebrates an important part of our American heritage, past, present and future. Rodeo is a source of civic pride, and generates significant resources for numerous charitable causes. We respect the sport and what it means to its audience, their families and communities. Just as important, we expect that the livestock featured in the rodeos we sponsor receive humane treatment. Our company is not associated with events that do not share these values. Dodge sponsors rodeo events conducted in accordance with guidelines developed by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. PRCA has a 50-year record of promoting and enforcing rules and guidelines ensuring the health and well-being of rodeo livestock. These are published and available directly from the organization. Such rules and guidelines have been endorsed by the American Veterinary Medical Association. The rodeo judges are charged with the responsibility of assuring strict adherence to their rules. Also, the PRCA requires a local, on-site veterinarian to review and approve reports of animal treatment for each performance. Anyone who purposely ignore these rules is subject to punishment and possible termination from their sanctioning contract as well as termination of their Dodge Division sponsorship. The Dodge Division together with the PRCA, contestants, rodeo personnel, veterinarians, and rodeo fans across the United States share your concerns and will continue to work to ensure attention is given to animal welfare at all of our sponsored events. Thanks again for your email. Sincerely,
Nick Tyler January 2007 Good Afternoon Ms. F We appreciate the issues and values expressed in your letter concerning Dodge's sponsorship of Rodeo. The humane treatment of animals is an important value. Indeed, in our diverse society - in which life and lifestyle are recognized, respected and more often celebrated - it is among a set of core values essential to good corporate or individual citizenship. With that in mind, we continue to believe that properly managed rodeo is good, clean family entertainment that brings families and communities together and celebrates an important part of our American heritage -- past, present and future. Rodeo is a source of civic pride and generates significant resources for numerous charitable causes. We respect the sport and what it means to its audience, their families and communities. As important, we respect the livestock featured in the rodeos we sponsor and expect that they receive humane treatment. Our company does not wish to be associated with events that do not share these values. Dodge sponsors rodeo events conducted in accordance with guidelines developed by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. PRCA has a 50-year track record of promulgating rules and guidelines ensuring the health and well-being of rodeo livestock. These are published and available directly from their organization. Further, we join PRCA in supporting American Veterinary Medical Association policy that all rodeos should adopt, implement and enforce rules to ensure humane treatment of rodeo livestock. Under no circumstances would Dodge be associated with rodeos that do not meet standards of humane care for animals promoted by the PRCA. We believe this clarifies our position on this issue. Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion.
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