untamed and free,
thousands living in the wild
hoofbeats resounding mile after mile
a thunderous rhythm
across wilderness and plains,
wind weaving through
fierce mane and tail
you only want what you deserve
to live freely, unharmed
among your sacred herd
yet threatened by inhumanity
savage humans cause you suffering,
mercilessly separated from your families
immoral men bring upon you calamity
where’s the compassion, justice
and humanity?
save the wild mustangs,
let them live
such brutality,
i cannot forgive
Last year, 20,370 American horses were shipped out of the country to be slaughtered. Most sent to slaughter are in good condition, according to a USDA study. They include an unknown number of mustangs that once roamed freely across our public lands. These horses endure terror, trauma, and pain in crowded trailers without food, water or rest. This will continue day after day, until Congress finally stops it. Urge Congress to support the SAFE Act to end horse slaughter – Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation
Take Action for Wild and Domestic Horses and Burros
Wild horses, mustangs, and burros suffer year after year because the Bureau of Land Management wants to control their population in the most brutal way. These animals are chased by helicopter for miles, separated from their families, rounded up and then sent on to be slaughtered. Horses, like humans, build strong familial bonds/friendships within their herds. Some are rescued at auctions by organizations like Return to Freedom, and Skydog Sanctuary; others are not so fortunate. Please urge your Congresspeople to support the SAFE Act.
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Musings of a Taiwanese American Adoptee 
Just to permit private grazing on public lands and support an unsustainable (and unhealthful) industry. Tragedy upon tragedy that I also find unforgivable.
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Yes, unforgiveable tragedy
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Eye opening. I had no idea the issue even existed. The link was interesting – sanctuary and more humane methods of population control. Thanks for posting.
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Thanks so much for reading. It’s heartbreaking and happens year after year 😢
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“Population control” necessary because BLM grants grazing rights to private ranchers who need the wild pasture for the cattle they raise to satisfy our appetite for beef and dairy products. Government agencies also exterminate native predators in the same interests.
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I sometimes wonder at the capacity of humans to harm other beings and the Earth for power, self-interest, greed. I know that there are also other humans doing as much as they possibly can to heal, increase light, and extend kindness where kindness is most needed. It’s hard for me to get past the careless, self-interested humans.
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I hear you. One of the great mysteries, IMO. I like to believe that we are evolving.
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Evolving is a much more positive way of thinking and believing…I know that’s the goal! I tend to get stuck in my own negativity, tunnel vision, especially coming out of the long dark tunnel over the past year. But on to bigger and better things! Looking for inspiration and to revive my creative aspirations!
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I totally get it. Here’s to bigger and better things! (And the evolution of human consciousness!)
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Yes!
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