Opposing Views: Rush Limbaugh Goes Anti-Gun With Humane Society Ads

By National Shooting Sports Foundation , Always Shooting for More – April 27, 2009

By Bill Brassard | NSSF Aiming for Accuracy

We hope Rush Limbaugh pulls his support for the Humane Society of the United States. In case you missed it, “El Rushbo” recently recorded two advertisements that, unfortunately, lend credibility to a group that is the most well-financed anti-hunting force in America.

For now we will give Mr. Limbaugh the benefit of the doubt, believing he simply was confused about what HSUS stands for, as are many Americans, including a number of hunters and shooters who mistakenly contribute to HSUS and thereby inadvertently strengthen a group that works against them and their hunting traditions. Mr. Limbaugh may have thought HSUS was the group that ran the local shelter for dogs and cats Rush makes note of his cat, Pumpkin, in one of the ads. Well, HSUS is not your local humane society. Please remember that.

In response to Mr. Limbaugh’s misguided support of HSUS, the sporting community has sent a number of letters to him, including one signed by 28 pro-hunting, pro-conservation groups, including NSSF, gently chastising him for getting cozy with an organization that has been connected with nearly every major piece of anti-hunting legislation. The letter seeks to educate Mr. Limbaugh about the vital role that hunters, trappers and anglers play in conserving America’s wildlife and wild places.

“Every year, billions of dollars are pumped into conservation and local economies by American hunters, anglers, and trappers through the purchases of their licenses, equipment and clothing, and through their expenditures on hotels, travel, and dining.”

The letter points out to Mr. Limbaugh how his endorsement assists HSUS in advancing its agenda:

“Your decision to produce these advertisements for HSUS, and the implied endorsements that come with them, are a real coup for their cause. With America’s most prominent conservative spokesman on board, they have the opportunity to make in-roads in to a new cross-section of our country.  Click link below for full story

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Carrie Underwood’s pledge to Humane Society riles hunting groups | Outposts | Los Angeles Times

Fans of “American Idol” probably are aware that Carrie Underwood has recorded a rendition of Motley Crue’s hit song, “Home Sweet Home.” It’s being used as a farewell theme each week for contestants leaving the show.

Also, the song is being released as a digital single and partial proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of the United States.

“I’ve always loved this song, and besides being very fitting for `Idol,’ to me, the title is also very fitting with animal rescue and finding animals their own homes,” Underwood said on her website.

Very well, but hunters across America, many of them country folks and fans of Underwood, might turn against her because hunters and the Humane Society are not on good terms  Click link below for full story!

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