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Letter to the Editor: Professional Advocacy

Letter to the Editor: Professional Advocacy

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Hey Pete—Compliments for your good editorial criticizing the latest attempt by R-CALF to expand their attack on the beef checkoff. It’s good to keep the country informed about their harmful antics.

I don’t think your term “treasonous” is an exaggeration at all! How any group claiming to represent the interests of cattle producers could snuggle up to HSUS is beyond me and needs to be repeatedly exposed. R-CALF is being indirectly subsidized by that Public Justice law firm which is populated partially by former HSUS staff lawyers.

R-CALF’s budget couldn’t support their legal fees by any stretch! I am told OCM hired Joe Maxwell directly from HSUS and they have even less budget. — Dee Likes, CEO Emeritus, Kansas Livestock Association

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December 15, 2025

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