FRIEND OR FOE

T H E G E O R G I A C O A L I T I O N O F D O G C L U B S, I N C. FRIEND OR FOE - INFO SHEET ADL Mission Statement The Animal Defense League is a strictly grassroots oriented animal liberation organization, dedicated to exposing animal abuse in all of its forms. We believe in liberation as opposed to the awarding of rights, for a caged mink is concerned with nothing short of freedom - of being liberated from the fur farm. With this in mind, a goal of the ADL is to compel others to evaluate the mistreatment of animals, just as we have, and hopefully be persuaded to make changes in their lives by eliminating products that have been developed by means of animal exploitation. If we are to progress as political activists, we can not depend on the current system of checks and balances, for it does not even acknowledge animals, much less encourage fundamental ethics. The ADL strives to set a new standard by working in our different communities and implementing both conventional and non-traditional tactics. We believe in vocal demonstration and civil disobedience actions, as well as literature distribution. We encourage networking between groups and communication among activists. Though the ADL is not involved in clandestine, illegal activities, we support underground direct action groups, such as the Animal Liberation Front, and often act as media spokespeople, justifying acts of economic sabotage against animal abuse industries. ADL believes in the "no compromise" ethic, meaning that when we are arrested at demonstrations we do not, as a general rule, accept bail. We do not pay fines, court costs or related fees, as this would be rewarding the judicial system for arresting (and most often intimidating and harassing) activists. Neither do we do accept probation, as this is the court's tool to silence political activity, but instead we frequently use the jury trial to our advantage, often encouraging the courts to dismiss the case. Lastly, the ADL is, and always will be, 100% non-profit. We accept donations to benefit the organization, but we do not accept payment for our volunteer work, as that money could be better spent furthering the cause of animal liberation. ADOA - Who Are We? ADOA was the first national organization of dog owners and fanciers working together to protect our dogs and our rights. It is a non-profit organization with dues and donations its only source of income. ADOA has gone into court, worked against, and continues to work against limiting dog ordinances - i.e.; breeding bans, breed specific, zoning type ordinances on local, city, county and state levels. ADOA was also heavily involved in the first major rewrite of the Animal Welfare Act in 1976 and subsequent revisions. AHA Mission The mission of the American Humane Association, as a national network of individuals and organizations, is to prevent cruelty, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and animals and to assure that their interests and well-being are fully, effectively, and humanely guaranteed by an aware and caring society. AKC Mission Maintain a registry for purebred dogs and preserve its integrity Sanction dog events that promote interest in, and sustain the process of, breeding for type and function of purebred dogs Take whatever actions are necessary to protect and assure the continuation of the sport of purebred dogs ALDF WE AT THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND ENVISION A WORLD in which the lives and interests of animals are respected within the legal system, where companion animals have good, loving homes for a lifetime; where wild animals can live out their natural lives according to their instincts in an environment that supports their needs; where animals are not exploited, terrorized, tortured or controlled to serve frivolous or greedy human purposes. This vision guides ALDF's litigation and legal work. Founded in 1981, ALDF is the country's leading animal rights law organization working nationally to defend animals from abuse and exploitation. ALDF's network of over 700 attorneys is dedicated to protecting and promoting animal rights. Over the past 17 years, we've won precedent-setting victories for animals on every front -- in research laboratories, on farms, in the wild and for companion animals. ALDF has proven itself to be a tough, tenacious advocate for the animals, with the vision, the legal expertise and the professional know-how to acquire lasting, important improvements in animals' lives. ALF - FAQs by North American A.L.F. Supporters Group What is the Animal Liberation Front? The Animal Liberation Front (A.L.F.) carries out direct action against animal abuse in the form of rescuing animals and causing financial loss to animal exploiters, usually through the damage and destruction of property. The A.L.F.'s short-term aim is to save as many animals as possible and directly disrupt the practice of animal abuse. Their long term aim is to end all animal suffering by forcing animal abuse companies out of business. It is a nonviolent campaign, activists taking all precautions not to harm any animal (human or otherwise). Because A.L.F. actions are against the law, activists work anonymously, either in small groups or individually, and do not have any centralized organization or coordination. The Animal Liberation Front consists of small autonomous groups of people all over the world who carry out direct action according to the A.L.F. guidelines. Any group of people who are vegetarians or vegans and who carry out actions according to A.L.F. guidelines have the right to regard themselves as part of the A.L.F. The A.L.F. guidelines are: TO liberate animals from places of abuse, IE laboratories, factory farms, fur farms, etc, and place them in good homeswhere they may live out their natural lives, free from suffering. TO inflict economic damage to those who profit from the misery and exploitation of animals. TO reveal the horror and atrocities committed against animals behind locked doors, by performing non-violent direct actions and liberations. TO take all necessary precautions against harming any animal, human and non-human. PLEASE NOTE: The North American A.L.F. Supporters Group is a completely separate organization from the A.L.F. YOU CANNOT become a member of the A.L.F., or an A.L.F. activist, by supporting the North American A.L.F.S.G. What is the Animal Liberation Front Supporters Group? The purpose of the A.L.F. Supporters Group is to support the work of the Animal Liberation Front by all lawful means possible. This includes: Support of imprisoned activists, support and defense of the A.L.F., educating the public as to the need and rationale of direct action, providing a communication forum through the Supporters group newsletter, raising funds for all the above S.G. activities. There are A.L.F. Supporters Groups all over the world. The North American A.L.F. Supporters Group (NA-ALFSG) is responsible for coordinating A.L.F. support within North America. Our main projects right now are supporting activists who are imprisoned for alleged involvement in animal liberation activities and publishing a magazine three times a year. The Supporters Group is for those who wish to support the A.L.F. without breaking the law. We encourage the participation of all activists -- including those who are unable to, or who do not wish to, take part in direct action. How Do I Become a Member of the North American A.L.F. Supporters Group? Suggested costs for a membership to the North American ALFSG, including a year's subscription to "Underground", are on a $20-$30 sliding scale. Canadian subscribers can pay in Canadian currency; we ask that US and overseas subscribers pay in US currency (US cheques or money orders). All money, EXCEPT that going towards merchandise and distribution should be sent to the NA-ALFSG's Ontario mailing address (see below). Cheques and money orders should be made out to: NAALFSG. We are a 100% volunteer organization. All money raised goes directly to the work of supporting animal liberation and assisting imprisoned activists. Supporters can help raise money by: making personal contributions; promoting our magazine "Underground" and our other merchandise; organizing fund-raising events; designing merchandise; and suggesting strategies for our fund-raising efforts. What are the Projects of the North American ALFSG? Prisoner Support Letter writing: prisoners rely on letters as their link to the outside world. Letters to newspapers help inform the public about the plight of imprisoned activists. Publicity: articles for magazines, letters to the editor, public speaking, and other media work such as radio broadcasts help fund-raise and raise awareness. Of course any press work that is done under the name of the North American ALFSG must be approved by the North American ALFSG. Newsletter Contributions to the newsletter: articles, letters, graphics, action reports, communiques...everything helps. Distribution/Subscription drive: if you can help us distribute the newsletter or increase subscriptions, that helps us educate about animal liberation. If you have any other ideas, please let us know. We welcome your feedback and participation. How Do A.L.F. Cells Communicate Securely? If you are a member of an active A.L.F. cell, send us any clippings, or your own report, with date, time, place, and a few details about the action. Send your reports on plain paper, using block capital letters, or a public typewriter that many people have access to. Wear gloves at all times so your fingerprints are not on the paper, envelope, or stamp. Do not give your address, and don't lick the stamp or envelope; wet it with a sponge. Remember you should expect that all of our mail and any other support groups' mail is opened and read by the authorities. DO NOT inform us of upcoming actions BEFORE they happen. Towards animal liberation and freedom for all political prisoners, How Can I Contact the North American ALFSG? NAALFSG PO Box 69597 5845 Yonge St. Willowdale, Ont M2M 4K3 Canada email: nalafsg@envirolink.org An important note for those of you who are interested in merchandise, newsletters and distribution information: Please directly inquiries to the following address: NA-ALFSG Distro Box 767295 Roswell, GA 30076 USA AMP Mission The mission of Americans for Medical Progress is to promote and protect animal-based medical research and to counter the anti-science campaign of harassment and disinformation by "animal rights" activists. About The ASPCA Ever since The ASPCA was founded in 1866, it has worked to alleviate pain, fear and suffering in animals through means such as humane law enforcement, legislative advocacy, education and hands-on animal care. AVAR Mission The AVAR actively works toward the acquisition of rights for all nonhuman animals by educating thepublic and the veterinary profession about a variety of issues concerning nonhuman animal use. TheAVAR is actively seeking reformation of the way society treats all nonhumans and an increase in environmental awareness, as well. AWI Aims The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is a non-profit charitable organization founded in1951 to reduce the sum total of pain and fear inflicted on animals by humans. Specificgoals are: Humane treatment of laboratory animals and the development and use of non-animal testing methods Ban on steel jaw traps and reform of other cruel methods for controlling wildlife populations Prevention of trade in wild-caught exotic birds, and regulation of transport conditions for all animals Preservation of species threatened by extinction Reform of cruel treatment of food animals, such as intensive confinement in factory farms. AWI was a leading opponent of cruel slaughter methods in the 1950s Encouragement of humane science teaching and prevention of painful experiments on animals by high school students BWC Background BWC was founded by Lady Muriel Dowding in Britain in 1959 to inform people about the suffering of animals in the fur, ivory and exotic leather trade and in the cosmetic industry. There are branches throughout Britain and in the U.S.A., Australia, India and S.A. The local head office is in Cape Town and we have branches in Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. BWC is an educational, charitable Trust campaigning against the abuse of animals in vivisection, the fur, ivory and cosmetic trades, seal culling and in factory farming. BWC was formed in Cape Town 18 years ago. CFA Objectives The objectives of The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc. (CFA) are: The promotion of the welfare of cats and the improvement of their breed The registration of pedigrees of cats and kittens The promulgation of rules for the management of cat shows The licensing of cat shows held under the rules of this organization The promotion of interest of breeders and exhibitors of cats The CFA Constitution states the following objectives: ARTICLE II - OBJECTS The Association shall be a not-for-profit organization. Its objects shall be as follows: the welfare of all cats; the promotion and improvement of CFA recognized breeds of cats; the registering, recording or identifying by number or by other means the names and/or pedigrees of only those cats and kittens entitled to be registered as one of the breeds recognized by the Association; the promulgation of rules for the management of cat shows; the licensing of cat shows held under the rules of this organization; and the promotion of the interests of breeders and exhibitors of pedigreed cats. DDAL Now in its tenth year, the Doris Day Animal League is one of the largest and most-influential animal rights organizations in the United States. The Doris Day Animal League's influence has been felt in the United States Congress, in all 50 states, in cities and in communities throughout the country ... and around the world. The issues are many. The common denominator is that DDAL works to protect animals and the people who love them. Doris Day has long been known for her work with animals. She co-founded Actors and Other for animals in the early 1970's. Later, she established the nonprofit Doris Day Pet Foundation in 1977, which found homes for thousands of unwanted animals, organized programs for free spaying and neutering, fed and provided medical attention to pets whose families needed financial aid and gave advice and counsel to people throughout the world. She even hosted a television show devoted to the care of her "four-legged friends". The culmination of Doris Day's work on behalf of animals and animal-related causes was the establishment of the Doris Day Animal League in 1987. As founder, president and a member of The board of directors, she is involved in all facets of the organization. The Doris Day Animal League is a nonprofit, national, citizens lobbying organization formed to focus attention on issues involving the humane treatment of animals. Experience has taught us that the Doris Day Animal League - in the tradition of the American democratic system itself - can help enforce existing laws and pass tough new ones by getting individual citizens involved in the process. The Doris Day Animal League has taught literally millions of people how to effectively reach their elected representatives to get their voices heard. Through targeting phone calls to local legislators, or sending thousands of signed petitions to the US Senate, or sponsoring a local initiative to encourage spaying and neutering, everyone can be heard in order help the animals. Through a series of programs, the League provides people with the names of their congressional representative and senators and summaries of important animal protection issues. Members and other constituents are encouraged to write, call and appear to express their concerns to their elected officials - much in the way Americans have spoken out over the years about issues related to the environment, consumer protection, women's and civil rights. The successful examples are there for the members to see, and the first ten years of the Doris Day Animal League prove that it works with animal related legislation, as well. Earth First! Hello... The name Earth First! is an exclamation, hence the exclamation mark. It is not the name of an organization, it is a philosophy and a strong expression of a desire held by a growing number of people. There are no leaders, and no single philosophy other than that in the slogan itself. The word 'slogan' actually comes from an old Gaelic word which means a war cry or rallying cry for the clans in time of trouble. It is hardly surprising that the establishment does all it can to make what it calls 'sloganism' into a bad thing in the eyes of the people! Sloganism is only bad when it is used to conceal a truth or promote a lie, as it is in advertising, or in State propaganda to induce fear of the foreigner in the ordinary folk so they will go and fight their wars for them while they stay safe at home. About Friends of Animals Founded in 1957, Friends of Animals is a U.S. headquartered, international, non-profit 501 (c)(3) membership organization working to protect animals from cruelty and abuse. Today, we are one of the most respected activist groups in the nation and around the world. FoA has active members in all 50 states of the United States and in many foreign countries. The Fund for Animals The Fund for Animals was founded in 1967 by prominent author and animal advocate Cleveland Amory. Dedicated "to speak for those who can't," The Fund has spearheaded some of the most historic and significant events in the history of the animal protection movement. With twelve regional offices working on hard-hitting animal advocacy campaigns, and seven world-famous animal care facilities, The Fund is one of the largest and most active organizations working for the cause of animals throughout the world. Friends of the Earth Mission Friends of the Earth is a national, non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the planet from environmental degradation; preserving biological, cultural, and ethnic diversity; and empowering citizens to have an influential voice in decisions affecting the quality of their environment and their lives. GREENPEACE MISSION STATEMENT Greenpeace is an independent, campaigning organization which uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and to force the solutions which are essential to a green and peaceful future..Greenpeace's goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. Therefore Greenpeace seeks to: Protect biodiversity in all its forms. Prevent pollution and abuse of the earth's ocean, land, air and fresh water. End all nuclear threats. Promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence. HSI Mission TO PROMOTE PEACE & PROTECTION FOR ALL CREATURES & THE EARTH Humane Services was organized in August 1987 to educate the public on the cruel and unjust treatment of animals, the animal overpopulation problem, human/animal bond, and the relationship between animal abuse/human violence. The overpopulation of animals spreads diseases among themselves and humans. A healthy companion animal is an asset to family relationships and human health. We educate on environmental issues. We believe that every living creature has an intrinsic value that derives from creation. It exists by reason of a design and order not of man's making. At our disposal to further support such are leadership, education, and legal actions which often times has proven to be most effective. We shall endeavor to promote animal protection in specific situations and strive to bring about new respect for all living things and their environment. We work for stronger legislation on the city, county, state, national and international level. We will continue to work with an affordable veterinary clinic which promotes efforts of reducing the overpopulation of animals, and will strive for a complete and comprehensive humane education program in our schools. HSUS Objectives The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal-protection organization, with more than 5 million constituents. The HSUS was founded in 1954 to promote the humane treatment of animals and to foster respect, understanding, and compassion for all creatures. Today our message of care and protection embraces not only the animal kingdom but also the Earth and its environment. To achieve our goals, The HSUS works through legal, educational, legislative, and investigative means. LCA Mission Last Chance for Animals (LCA) recognizes all living beings as possessing intrinsic value, and as such they are entitled to certain basic rights. LCA believes that non-human animals are sentient individuals and should not be subjected to exploitation by humans. Last Chance for Animals does not accept a difference in species as justification for wanton exploitation or oppression for any purpose. LCA opposes the use of animals for food, entertainment, clothing, and scientific curiosity. In addition, LCA recognizes the use of non-human animals in experimentation designed to cure human disease as both immoral and of questionable scientific validity. Last Chance for Animals advocates conscious and informed lifestyle decisions and is committed to disseminating truthful information about societal animal abuse in order to improve the manner with which animals are treated in the American culture. NAIA NAIA's mission is to promote a more abundant life for all the people of this planet through a wise and compassionate human relationship with animals and the environment. The National Animal Interest Alliance is an association of business, agricultural, scientific, and recreational interest formed to protect and promote humane practices and relationships between people and animals. NAIA is not a trade group or an organization of trade groups that have come together to protect or promote each other in trade. Rather, NAIA was created to address the absence of any common vehicle for interdisciplinary communication between various animal interest groups, the media, and policy makers. Currently, animal rights philosophy dominates popular culture. NAIA provides the network, expertise, and leadership necessary for diverse groups to communicate with one another, to describe the nature and value of their work, to clarify animal rights misinformation, and to educate each other and the public about what they do and how they do it. NSAL North Shore Animal League, founded in 1944, is the largest pet adoption agency in the world. We are dedicated to finding the best possible home for every animal in our care and we have done so for over 750,000 animals. The North Shore Animal League (NSAL) is a non-profit humane society supported 100% by voluntary donations. The League is dedicated to finding the best possible home for each pet in its care -- even if the pet is blind, deaf or otherwise handicapped. About PAWS The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) was founded in 1985 by Hollywood animal trainer and author, Pat Derby, and her partner, Ed Stewart. PAWS is the only animal welfare society dedicated to the rescue of performing and exotic animals from cruel confinement and performances of pain. Among our greatest concerns are the treatment of animals in circuses, animal acts, television and movies, as well as the problem of excess captive breeding, inadequate standards for captive wildlife and the exotic animal trade. PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society) PAWS has published guides to cruelty-free living, dolphin protection and companion animal care. PAWS' three times a year PAWS NEWS, and brochures on wildlife, companion animal, and animal rights topics bring information about animals and their needs to tens of thousands of people every year. The videotapes and other audiovisual materials, books, articles and files in PAWS' resource center are available to students, teachers and other interested members of the public. By sponsoring special events and appearances by national animal protection figures, PAWS focuses media attention on important issues. Furs, farm animals and vegetarianism, dolphins and the tuna industry, and animal experimentation are among the topics that have been the focus of visiting experts. PAWS regularly speaks on behalf of the animals' interests in media coverage of animal protection issues. Through demonstrations, organized letter-writing and phone calls, leafleting, petition drives, and other direct actions PAWS makes an issue of animal abuse and brings about change. PAWS initiates coalitions with other animal protection and environmental groups to increase pressure against specific instances of animal abuse. Through organized, creative, consistent and on-going activism, PAWS heightens the intensity and the effectiveness of the struggle against animal suffering. When other channels fail, PAWS fights animal abuse through the courts. PAWS lawsuits have stopped a rattlesnake round-up and roast; halted a bow-and-arrow hunt of tame, captive deer; thwarted the Navy's plans to use dolphins as underwater soldiers; secured public access to the University of Washington's Animal Care Committee meetings; and forced the release of details about publicly funded animal experiments. Other PAWS suits have attempted to prevent the release of thousands of balloons that pose a threat to wildlife and to block the capture of whales for public display. Each lawsuit serves the dual purpose of establishing the legal rights of animals and bringing the issue to the attention of the public. Because public opinion is a powerful force, PAWS works to inform the public about the plight of animals and to enlist its support for the fight against animal abuse. PAWS campaigns have stopped the use of dogs in a routine medical school lab; helped shut down dealers of cats and dogs for research; taken the glamour out of fur; prevented funding for an experiment that would have given pregnant monkeys a deadly disease; stopped the deployment of dolphins as underwater soldiers; and promoted neutering and adoption of dogs and cats. PAWS works to secure enforcement of existing animal protection laws and passage of new and stronger laws to protect animals. A PAWS campaign resulted in Washington's King County reversing a law that, for ten years, had permitted the sale of cats and dogs from the county shelter for research. PAWS was also responsible for the introduction and passage of Washington's pet theft law&; the nation's toughest. The volunteer, activist arm of PAWS, PAWS ACTION fights against all animal abuse. PCRM & Animal Experimentation Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine advocates alternatives to harming animals for educational or research purposes. We have worked to put a stop to gruesome experiments, such as the military's cat-shooting studies, DEA narcotics experiments, and monkey self-mutilation projects. We also promote non-animal methods in medical education. Currently, more than 50 percent of U.S. medical schools have dropped their animal labs for medical students. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Mission With more than six hundred thousand members, PETA is the largest animal rights organization in the world. Founded in 1980, PETA is dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment. PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in laboratories, in the fur trade, and in the entertainment industry. We also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of beavers, birds and other "pests," and the abuse of backyard dogs. PETA works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and direct action. USDA - History of the Animal Welfare Act The first Federal law protecting animals against cruel or abusive treatment was the Twenty-Eight Hour Law of 1873. This law was intended to insure that livestock being transported to market would be rested and watered at least once every 28 hours during their journey. However, it was not until 1966, with the passage of the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, that Federal regulations set standards for the use of animals in biomedical research. Prior to 1966, animal dealers and research facilities in the United States were not required to follow any legally mandated standards for the humane housing, husbandry, or care of their experimental animals. Although public interest in the treatment of laboratory animals was growing, opponents of Federal animal welfare legislation had always been successful in preventing these measures from becoming law. However, events surrounding the disappearance of a Dalmatian named Pepper and the response of the House Agriculture Committee would soon change history. In July 1965, a Dalmatian named Pepper disappeared from her backyard and was later spotted by a family member in a photograph of dogs and goats being unloaded from a Pennsylvania animal dealers truck. The family discovered that Pepper had been sold to a dog dealer in New York State. When the family confronted the dealer, they were refused entry onto the property. Fay Brisk, a long-time champion of dog dealer reform in Pennsylvania had contacted the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) in Washington for help in retrieving Pepper. Events led to a telephone call to Congressman Resnickís office in the District where the dog dealer was located. However, even Mr. Resnick's intercession failed. Angered by the dealers refusal to admit the family, Congressman Resnick decided to introduce a bill to prevent such wrongs. Pressure from the Pennsylvania State Police led to an admission that Pepper had actually been sold to a hospital in New York City. In the end, Pepper had been used in an experiment and was euthanized. Peppers disappearance, however, had galvanized several members of the House and Senate to introduce legislation to prevent future incidents. Congressman Resnickís bill was introduced in the House and required that dog and cat dealers and the laboratories that purchased them be licensed and inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and required to adhere to humane standards established by the Secretary of Agriculture. Similar legislation was introduced in the Senate and co-sponsored by Senator Warren Magnuson and Senator Joseph Clark. Senator Magnuson introduced legislation in 1937 that created the Cancer Institute in Bethesda. He later introduced legislation with Senator Lister Hill that created what is now the National Institutes of Health. However, in remarks made during hearings on his animal welfare legislation, Senator Magnuson stated: The [Committee [on Commerce] opens the first of two days of hearings this morning on a question which is of very great concern to millions of Americans: The protection of the pet owner from loss of the pet through theft and the assurance that animals in the hands of dealers will be humanely treated. I would like to emphasize that the issue before us today is not the merits or demerits of animal research. We are interested in curbing petnapping, catnapping, dognapping, and protecting animals destined for research laboratories, while they are in commerce. We are not considering curbing medical research. I have always considered myself a friend of the medical researcher... Yet, we do not think we can allow the needs of research, great as they may be, to promote either the theft of a child's pet or the growth of unscrupulous animal dealers. From their introduction, both bills faced opposition. However, another event was about to occur that would make it harder for the legislation to fail. While hearings on the House bill were being held by Congressman W.R. Poage, Chairman, House Agriculture Committee, an article appeared in Life magazine with photographs, taken by Stan Wayman during a raid by the Maryland State Police, documenting the abuse of dogs in a dealers facility. The resulting public outcry led opponents of the legislation to modify their stand and to attempt to seek exemptions for research facilities rather than complete defeat of the legislation. Although both the House and Senate bills were initially weakened by exemptions for laboratories, Senator Mike Monroney prepared an amendment that restored coverage of laboratory animals. Despite attempts made to defeat this amendment, newspapers throughout the country offered editorial support for the Monroney amendment. In the end, the Senate Commerce Committee bill was passed by the Senate and sent to President Johnson who signed the bill into law on August 24, 1966. The bill became Public Law 89-544. WFLA Protect What's Right Program Protect What's Right is The WLFA's principal and on-going public education program. As the largest grassroots program of its kind, its primary purpose is to sustain and increase public support for hunting, trapping, fishing and scientific wildlife management. In nearly 1,000 communities and all 50 states, local sportsmen's groups are provided with the tools and training necessary to increase the non-hunting public's awareness of the sportsman's vital role as a conservationist--working to improve wildlife habitat, conservation laws and programs that benefit all wildlife. The WCFA creates and produces displays, videotapes, public service announcements, classroom materials and other pro-hunting, pro-scientific wildlife management educational materials for participating local sportsmen's organizations to use in their own communities.