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Gary Conklin, owner of Conklin Dairy Farm, was caught on video tape kicking a "downed" cow. "Downed" cow means a cow that is too weak to stand. Union County, Ohio prosecutor David Phillips, called in the department of agriculture vets to get Conklin off the hook. Downed animals suffer severe abuse because of the low, cruel standards of the department of agriculture. Agricultural vets refer to animals as the "PRODUCT," and care nothing about the quality of life for the animals. Animals are viewed as nothing more than a money making means to an end. David Phillips has failed the citizens he represents, the animals we are responsible for taking care of and has sent the message that animal abuse for profit is acceptable. We must demand his resignation.
David Phillips Resign Your Position as Prosecuting Attorney
Greetings,
Gary Conklin was caught on video tape kicking a defenseless animal that was entrusted to his care. You have failed the citizens you represent and the animals we are responsible for taking care of by condoning the low, cruel standards of the department of agriculture and the agricultural veterinarians. The cruel, unnecessary behavior displayed by Gary Conklin should have been punished to the full extent of the law. The department of agriculture, agricultural veterinarians and all farmers should be required to adopt humane methods of treatment for all animals. You have sent a message to society that animal abuse for profit is acceptable. We, the undersigned, demand that you resign your position as prosecuting attorney of union county, Ohio. Effective immediately.
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