Willie Nelson Fights Horse Slaughter

POMDEROSA · 08-23-2006, 07:59 AM

WASHINGTON (Aug. 22) - Texan Willie Nelson is raising his voice in defense of a symbol of the West - wild horses. Country singer Nelson is the latest to join an effort to ban the slaughter of horses in the U.S. for consumption of their meat abroad. The U.S. House is scheduled to vote Sept. 7 on a bill aimed at ending horse slaughter.

"If you've ever been around horses a lot, especially wild horses, you know they are part of the American heritage. I don't think its right that we kill them and eat them," Nelson said in a telephone interview Tuesday.

In a news release issued this week, Nelson touts a Sept. 5 Washington rally in support of the bill sponsored by Rep. John Sweeney, R-N.Y. Nelson said he won't be at the rally, but his daughter Amy will, along with other celebrities, including former "10" star Bo Derek and Jennifer Pryor, wife of the late comedian Richard Pryor.

Nelson said he learned about the issue through country music producer Eddie Kilroy's show on satellite radio, Hank's Place, which has become Willie's Place.

"When it was Hank's Place, Eddie Kilroy was talking about the issue. He was talking about horse slaughter one day and he called me and talked about what a horrible practice that is. One thing led to another," Nelson said.

Nelson said he has owned several horses and has several buried on his ranches. "I do have a lot of respect for my horses, a lot. I don't ride them as much as I used to and I think they appreciate it," he joked.

Nelson recorded the songs "On the Road Again" and "Mama Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys."

arabgirl15 · 08-23-2006, 10:09 AM

It's for publicity.

And for people to see him as a "good guy".

He said we eat them. We don't. There's one informed quote.

He is most likely not informed on what really happens.

Commanderkins · 08-23-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by arabgirl15

He is most likely not informed on what really happens.

then what really happens? horses are shipped overseas to be eaten, I think he was implying "we" as humans

appy99 · 08-23-2006, 12:13 PM

Don't they use them for dog food? And for glue? I've heard this but I've never been sure if it was true.

SalemsMom · 08-23-2006, 12:19 PM

I don't think the wild horses should be rounded up,and sent to slaughter,unless there is something wrong,where they can't live a healthy life,without pain. They should be held in high respect,they helped make this land what it is today.Good for Willie,he did a show on this years ago,with Chris Crisoferson,probably didn't spell that right,my apology.

lexie51 · 08-23-2006, 03:35 PM

He probley meant the human race, I would bet he knows, after all he is not stupid. All I can say is Good for Willie for speaking out about horse slaughter.

arabgirl15 · 08-23-2006, 07:10 PM

The reason they round them up, and slaughter? Land. Horses are literaly starving to death. They are. There is not enough land, food, water, and other things for them to live.

I'm sure someone else will come along and post in this about what really happens.

Serendipity Zip · 08-23-2006, 08:11 PM

Willie is just trying to do what HE feels is right. I might not have the same views, but I respect his dedication to trying to help the horses.

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It's for publicity.

I'm sorry, but unless you truely know that is correct then I don't think you should say that. It is being judgemental.

I am not pro-slaughter because I do not WANT horses slaughterd. However, I know it is nessesary for the sake of the horses. I am pro-horse.

arabgirl15 · 08-23-2006, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Serendipity Zip

Willie is just trying to do what HE feels is right. I might not have the same views, but I respect his dedication to trying to help the horses.

I'm sorry, but unless you truely know that is correct then I don't think you should say that. It is being judgemental.

I am not pro-slaughter because I do not WANT horses slaughterd. However, I know it is nessesary for the sake of the horses. I am pro-horse.

Well it is giving him publicity on here. I didn't say that was the only reason. A ton of things that artists do is for publicity. I know it is being judgemental. Ah, maybe that wasn't the best way to word it, to blunt. But so be it.

Serendipity Zip · 08-23-2006, 08:52 PM

lol, don't worry. I know what you mean. I'm sure publicity does have something to do with. I mean...it almost always does when it comes to big stars.

08-23-2006, 07:59 AM	#1
POMDEROSA Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ORRINGTON,MAINE Posts: 462 Images: 118	Willie Nelson Fights Horse Slaughter WASHINGTON (Aug. 22) - Texan Willie Nelson is raising his voice in defense of a symbol of the West - wild horses. Country singer Nelson is the latest to join an effort to ban the slaughter of horses in the U.S. for consumption of their meat abroad. The U.S. House is scheduled to vote Sept. 7 on a bill aimed at ending horse slaughter. "If you've ever been around horses a lot, especially wild horses, you know they are part of the American heritage. I don't think its right that we kill them and eat them," Nelson said in a telephone interview Tuesday. In a news release issued this week, Nelson touts a Sept. 5 Washington rally in support of the bill sponsored by Rep. John Sweeney, R-N.Y. Nelson said he won't be at the rally, but his daughter Amy will, along with other celebrities, including former "10" star Bo Derek and Jennifer Pryor, wife of the late comedian Richard Pryor. Nelson said he learned about the issue through country music producer Eddie Kilroy's show on satellite radio, Hank's Place, which has become Willie's Place. "When it was Hank's Place, Eddie Kilroy was talking about the issue. He was talking about horse slaughter one day and he called me and talked about what a horrible practice that is. One thing led to another," Nelson said. Nelson said he has owned several horses and has several buried on his ranches. "I do have a lot of respect for my horses, a lot. I don't ride them as much as I used to and I think they appreciate it," he joked. Nelson recorded the songs "On the Road Again" and "Mama Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys."

08-23-2006, 10:09 AM	#2
arabgirl15 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SW Minnesota Posts: 3,223 Images: 69 Blog Entries: 16	It's for publicity. And for people to see him as a "good guy". He said we eat them. We don't. There's one informed quote. He is most likely not informed on what really happens. __________________ Monica To be believed, make the truth unbelievable. Napoleon Bonaparte

08-23-2006, 12:13 PM	#4
appy99 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: N Florida U.S. Posts: 497 Images: 1	Don't they use them for dog food? And for glue? I've heard this but I've never been sure if it was true. __________________ ~ I Will Say No to Fast Food ~ Member of the 20 lb Club! Weighed In: 135 Current: 135 Goal: 115

08-23-2006, 07:10 PM	#7
arabgirl15 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SW Minnesota Posts: 3,223 Images: 69 Blog Entries: 16	The reason they round them up, and slaughter? Land. Horses are literaly starving to death. They are. There is not enough land, food, water, and other things for them to live. I'm sure someone else will come along and post in this about what really happens. __________________ Monica To be believed, make the truth unbelievable. Napoleon Bonaparte

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Serendipity Zip Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,526 Images: 11 Blog Entries: 11	lol, don't worry. I know what you mean. I'm sure publicity does have something to do with. I mean...it almost always does when it comes to big stars.