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CUSTOMER & INVESTOR PROTESTS IN NEW YORK

Sunday, 3rd May

Demo #1: James Cornelius – Chairman & CEO – Bristol-Myers Squibb

Dreary Sunday weather did not deter activists from taking to the streets to speak out for the animals suffering inside Huntingdon Life Sciences. For the second straight weekend, Win Animal Rights visited the home of James Cornelius, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Bristol-Myers Squibb. They couldn't just let such a high-ranking animal abuser off the hook. That just wouldn't be kosher.

Shortly after the protest began, building security quickly approached the activists in a vain attempt to silence them. The guards tried to convince the protesters that the sidewalk was private property and thus no demonstrations could be held. Cooler heads prevailed when the police arrived on the scene to assure the security guards that the activists had a constitutionally protected right to be protest.

In the discussion that followed, several security guards took literature and stopped to learn about the sadistic animal abuser living in their midst. It's great when people can come together in a mutual hatred of puppy killers.

Once again the busy Columbus Circle traffic allowed activists to spread the message far and wide about the monsters looking to profit from the misery of innocent creatures. Even in the rain activists had no problem getting passersby to take flyers. One passerby from England, after taking a flier, commented. "I know all about them. They're horrible." - Agreed!

As you're aware Mr. Cornelius, the BMS slogan is "Together we can prevail." But in reality it will not be HLS, Bristol-Myers, Glaxo, or any other animal-torturing company that will come out on top in the war to shut down animal butchers. In the end it will be compassionate, dedicated people that will overcome corruption, sadism, greed, and repression.

Demo #2: Mary Cadagin – Managing Director - Barclays Capital

After the successful Cornelius demonstration, protesters shifted their focus from HLS customer to HLS investor as they headed towards the home of Mary Cadigan, Managing Director for Barclays Global Investors. Barclays remains the largest Institutional Investor of Huntingdon Life Sciences. Boy, it sure takes guts (but maybe not brains) to invest in a failing company.

One neighbor walking his two companion animals stopped by to inquire about the protest and was absolutely disgusted by what he learned. Anyone with a heart and half a brain understands that bankrolling a company that tortures to death 500 animals every single day of the week is wrong.

While this was only the first protest outside of Ms. Cadigan's home, she shouldn't get too comfortable. If Barclays still refuses to divest from the Huntingdon Life Sciences she might be in for a few more protests. The ball is in your court, Barclays.

Video Clips:

James Cornelius - Bristol-Myers Squibb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUuo7rc98Jo

Mary Cadagin - Barclays Capital
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XdGL2WCOig






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	home >> news CUSTOMER & INVESTOR PROTESTS IN NEW YORK Sunday, 3rd May Demo #1: James Cornelius – Chairman & CEO – Bristol-Myers Squibb Dreary Sunday weather did not deter activists from taking to the streets to speak out for the animals suffering inside Huntingdon Life Sciences. For the second straight weekend, Win Animal Rights visited the home of James Cornelius, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Bristol-Myers Squibb. They couldn't just let such a high-ranking animal abuser off the hook. That just wouldn't be kosher. Shortly after the protest began, building security quickly approached the activists in a vain attempt to silence them. The guards tried to convince the protesters that the sidewalk was private property and thus no demonstrations could be held. Cooler heads prevailed when the police arrived on the scene to assure the security guards that the activists had a constitutionally protected right to be protest. In the discussion that followed, several security guards took literature and stopped to learn about the sadistic animal abuser living in their midst. It's great when people can come together in a mutual hatred of puppy killers. Once again the busy Columbus Circle traffic allowed activists to spread the message far and wide about the monsters looking to profit from the misery of innocent creatures. Even in the rain activists had no problem getting passersby to take flyers. One passerby from England, after taking a flier, commented. "I know all about them. They're horrible." - Agreed! As you're aware Mr. Cornelius, the BMS slogan is "Together we can prevail." But in reality it will not be HLS, Bristol-Myers, Glaxo, or any other animal-torturing company that will come out on top in the war to shut down animal butchers. In the end it will be compassionate, dedicated people that will overcome corruption, sadism, greed, and repression. Demo #2: Mary Cadagin – Managing Director - Barclays Capital After the successful Cornelius demonstration, protesters shifted their focus from HLS customer to HLS investor as they headed towards the home of Mary Cadigan, Managing Director for Barclays Global Investors. Barclays remains the largest Institutional Investor of Huntingdon Life Sciences. Boy, it sure takes guts (but maybe not brains) to invest in a failing company. One neighbor walking his two companion animals stopped by to inquire about the protest and was absolutely disgusted by what he learned. Anyone with a heart and half a brain understands that bankrolling a company that tortures to death 500 animals every single day of the week is wrong. While this was only the first protest outside of Ms. Cadigan's home, she shouldn't get too comfortable. If Barclays still refuses to divest from the Huntingdon Life Sciences she might be in for a few more protests. The ball is in your court, Barclays. Video Clips: James Cornelius - Bristol-Myers Squibb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUuo7rc98Jo Mary Cadagin - Barclays Capital http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XdGL2WCOig
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