The Animal Ag Alliance just released an alarming report showing that extreme animal rights groups dramatically increased their attacks on the food chain in 2008.  Attacks on food retailers, such as Hardee’s, McDonald’s, Burger King and KFC increased by triple digits.

Extremist groups claimed responsibility for “liberating” thousands of animals during the year and causing millions of dollars worth of damage.

It’s important to understand that groups such as Animal Liberation Front, Earth Liberation Front and even PETA and HSUS (Humane Society of the United States) are ultimately about promoting the total elimination of the use or keeping of animals in any way, even as pets.  Masquerading behind “animal rights” they often use intimidation and destruction to advance their agenda.

Don’t get me wrong: I am a big advocate of humane animal handling;  “Respect for all life is the founding principle of our own Wild Type Ranch.  I support my local humane society and animal shelter.  (the local humane society is not at all the same entity as HSUS).  I take issue with groups that act in an inhumane manner, using terrorist techniques, under the guise of promoting “welfare”.