The July 27 lobby day organized by HSUS was part of its held to promote what HSUS sees as the critical role played by “citizen activists” in their quest to be a mainstream organization. This view is cemented by HSUS president and CEO Wayne Pacelle’s own comments when he raved that the group is “in the process of building a powerful social movement.”

It’s not at all surprising that they would organize a gathering of their own activists.  Many groups do this.  What is surprising is how sophisticated they continue to get and how its own leadership considers this a “social movement.”

Social movements have historically been tied to major civil rights issues like the abolition of slavery or women’s suffrage.  It is clear, that the HSUS goal is to make “animal rights” a 21st century version of this. 

Consider, as previously reported, how the HSUS is establishing a “university” to train new activists, like the folks that just went up Capitol Hill.  Pacelle and the rest of his minions know that a “social movement”, especially a growing one, will only increase its ability to be heard by legislators and other political leaders.  These “citizen activists” can influence debates about public policy issues. 

Take it from a member of Congress - these efforts work…

"When members hear directly from their own constituents, they listen
closely…

If it's brought directly to the members' attention that there is a sizable, focused
and motivated group of people in their district, they will be much more likely to take the issue seriously. Grassroots activism does work."

Sometimes it may sound like the USSA is like a broken record, preaching about the serious threats from animal rights groups, but the aforementioned quote is the basis of why sportsmen need to get engaged.  Grassroots works.  “Citizen Activism” works. 

If the antis want to keep charging up the Hill, we can, should, and will too.  America’s sportsmen can never give up the fight and give the anti’s the higher ground. 

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