From: elizabeth spencer [espencer58@iwon.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 10:00 AM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Please grant our petition!

I am writing to urge you to grant our petition to prohibit the slaughter of
downed animals - DOCKET #  98P-0151/CP1.  It is not only cruel and inhumane
to try and transport these animals that can't even stand up as well as
beating them or dragging them at the Slaughterhouse and many are left to die
slowly, but these helpless animals should not be allowed to enter the human
food chain.  There is an increased risk for bacterial contamination and even
evidence that some downed animals may be afflicted with a form of BSE. 
These pitiful animals comprise a very small percentage of animals
slaughtered and prohibiting their marketing will cause no undue economic
hardship.  industry experts have estimated that 90% of downed animals can be
prevented with better care and handling.  All we are asking is that these 
animals be treated humanely and that doesn't take anymore time that abusing
them does!  Even though they are destined to be slaughtered there is no
valid reason to abuse them.  Please grant this important petition for the
helpless animals and for all of us out here who worry about these creatures.
God gave us animals to care for NOT to abuse!  Thank you for your time and
attention to this Docket# 98P-0151/CP1.  Elizabeth Spencer of 6923 Kelly
COltrane drive in Randleman, NC  27317   E-mail:  espencer58@iwon.com


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