Big Ag’s Spy Games: The Secret War on Animal Rights Activists Revealed
The Animal Agriculture Alliance has been moonlighting as a secret agent, with spies infiltrating animal rights meetings to gather intel. The FBI, tagging along, treated activists like James Bond villains, labeling them as a “bioterrorism threat.” Who knew Big Ag was auditioning for the next spy thriller?
Hot Take:
Who knew the agriculture industry was running its own version of “Animal Farm: The Surveillance Edition”? Turns out, while we were busy worrying about our avocados, Big Ag was playing detective, using spies and the ol’ FBI to keep animal rights activists from ruffling any feathers and hooves. Move over James Bond, there’s a new breed of espionage in town, and it’s got more cows than car chases!
Key Points:
- The Animal Agriculture Alliance (AAA) has engaged in covert operations against animal rights groups, using spies and collaborating with the FBI.
- AAA’s activities included labeling animal activists as “bioterrorism” threats to push for legal actions against them.
- Records reveal attempts to suppress information about disease outbreaks on farms to avoid protests.
- Activists like Zoe Rosenberg face legal challenges while highlighting animal welfare issues.
- Industry lobbyists worked to restrict public access to information under the guise of protecting against agro-terrorism.
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