Saturday, January 3, 2009

Operation: IX3 Continues in New York City

Institutional Investors in Huntingdon Life Sciences Cruelty and Death Taken to Task

On a relatively mild winter afternoon, Win Animal Rights continued their campaign against Huntingdon Life Sciences. As part of Institutional Investor Insanity, the activists marched down to the homes of Barclays, Bank of New York, and State Street employees.

Demo #1: Franklin Robinson, Hedge Fund Manager – Barclays Global Investors

The first stop of the day was at the residence of Mr. Franklin Robinson, hedge fund manager at Barclays Global Investors. During the protest, several of the building's residents came down to find out what all the commotion was about.

They were shocked and disgusted to discover one of their neighbors played a role in the savagery inside the walls of Huntingdon Life Sciences. Each of them, informed demonstrators that they would make their opinions known to their neighbor. Mr. Robinson, perhaps it is wise to get your company to cut its bloody ties with HLS before the other residents come with the pitchforks and torches!

Demo #2: Maureen Clancy, Managing Director – Bank of New York Mellon

Following Robinson, the activists marched down to the home of Maureen Clancy, Managing Director of Bank of New York Mellon. Many pedestrians and residents stopped by the demonstration and inquired about their neighbor's part in the torture. As with those living near Mr. Robinson, several neighbors decided to lend a hand and speak to her about her employer's support of puppy killers. A building resident asked for a supply of flyers for distribution within the building.

One gentleman said that someone should punch her in the face. Activists explained that all actions are peaceful and legal and that they would not knowingly break the law. He explained that he did not care about the law because he had diplomatic immunity.

Demo #3: David McGrail – Attorney – State Street Corporation

As the sun set, the next stop of the late afternoon was the four story building of Attorney David McGrail of State Street Corporation. It was clear that someone was home in David’s 3rd floor walk-up apartment. While the activists initially decided that the demonstration was to be an abridged action, the snotty tenants in neighboring buildings compelled them to stay a long while longer.

Instead of walking downstairs to inquire about the situation as did residents from the previous protests, they decided to scream and make threats from their windows. “First amendment is our right, we will give up this fight”….was the activists answer to the cat calls and loud music that was directed out of an open window. Noise just makes these protesters louder and more resolved. That's not the right way to get protesters out of your hair. Get educated and talk to your neighbor!

Demo #4: Scott Posner, Banker – Bank of New York Mellon

The last demonstration took place outside the home of Scott Posner, Banker at Bank of New York Mellon. Heavy pedestrian traffic allowed the activists to easily spread the word about a certain naughty neighbor. The demonstrators received many nods of approval from passersby. Many were walking their canine companions and stopped to chat and discuss the reason for the protest.

Just to make sure that the protesters weren't having too much fun, one ill-tempered fellow thundered down towards the demonstration to express his disapproval. Rather than trying to understand the rationale behind the protest, the morbidly obese individual tore up some fliers and threatened to assault a few of the female activists.

Like most cowards, he ran away when he realized the police were nearby watching the entire ordeal. Much to the activists' disappointment, however, the authorities decided not investigate the situation. Rather than exercising caution, they chose to remain in the police van, opting instead to play the role of bystander. All the more incredulous was the fact that these same officers were kind and pleasant to the protesters earlier in the day when they arrived on the scene.

Clearly the police are there to chit chat with other officers and to make sure that the building residents are secure and comfy cozy. They are not there to defend the activists against violence or assault by crazed building residents nor to enforce the law against littering despite the evidence that a crime had been committed. The unfortunate lesson to be learned is that authorities will only be your friend if they want information from you. Other than that, you're just a potential criminal. Be careful out there!"

Video Clips:

Franklin Robinson – Barclays Global

Maureen Clancy – Bank of New York

Scott Posner - Bank of New York Mellon