Laura w spirit of Virgil Butler - "cyberactivist battling the factory farming industry and all cruelty, giving sanctuary and healing to all who need it"

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"cyberactivist battling the factory farming industry and all cruelty, giving sanctuary and healing to all who need it"

Pine Ridge, AR, USA
female, age 44
single, 2 children
Speaks: English
Joined Nov 24, 2002

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Environmental Defense Fund, Farm Animal Advocacy, stop the cruelty!, Forest Across America Project, Get Out The Progressive Vote!, Global Healing, HSUS-The Humane Society of the United States, Healthy Living Network, Helping Vegetarians go Vegan, Herbs of the World, Jane Goodall Institute: Race for the Primates, Let's Get Spiritual, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Nature Lovers, Oceana, Old Time New Time Survival Ideas, Open Opinion, Organ and Tissue Sharing, Organic Consumers, Our Mother Earth, PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Pagans_Save_The_World, Pets in Need, Protect Arctic Refuge, Protect Yellowstone, P~A~A~N, Race for the Big Cats, Race for the Rainforest, Reforming Our Democracy!, Save The North American Prairie Lands and the Redwood Forests, Small/Medium NonProfits & Charities Co-Op, Spirituality: through the eyes of the open mind., Summary Group, Support Family Farms, Teen Help, The Power of Now, The Road Taken, The Veghead Zone - The Veg*an Caf�, Union of Concerned Scientists, Vegetarian, Weird and Wicked Weather, Wolf Lovers, antispeciesism

Hometown	Pine Ridge, AR
Homepage	http://cyberactivist.blogspot.com/
Birthday	Sept 14, 1968
Languages	English
About Me	I had the honor of being The soulmate of Virgil Butler, who worked in a slaughterhouse, then became an animal rights activist fighting for the animals and workers exploited by factory farming and who left a legacy of information, yet died too soon. I don't eat meat, and I fight for what I believe in. I have a website where Virgil discussed his feelings and experiences as a slaughterhouse worker that became a whistle-blower and an outspoken activist seeking to educate others about the inherent horrific problems in factory farming and where I have written a bit myself. He and I worked to improve the lives of the animals and the workers that are both exploited by the industry, and I continue that work now. He and I have received international attention in radio, newspapers, and online. He and I also founded our own group - Activists Against Factory Farming. I also now volunteer for our local Humane Society, am a foster home for animals, operate the websites, and do whatever I can to help the lost. My home is a sanctuary for all who need it, regardless of species, including humans. I do my best each and every day to make a positive difference in the world, work as a healer and spread love and peace, and continue to walk the path we walked together before he became only with me in spirit.
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Lifestyle
Pets	Cat, Dog, Other
Activist Aspirations	Rabid
Political Leaning	Very Liberal
Religions	spiritualist, pagan
Eating Habits	Vegan
Wild Fact About Me
My Philosophy	And ye harm none, do what ye will. This includes our animal brethren!
What Gives Me Hope	Vegetarianism and organic gardening are on the rise! People DO care!
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by	Abolish Factory Farming!
What/who changed my life and why	Virgil Butler for being my best friend and soulmate and for loving me for who I REALLY am. Rest in peace, Babes. I will always love you...
What Bugs Me	selfishness, hypocrisy, hate, intolerance, arrogance, apathy, indifference, cruelty
Passions	spirituality, peace, nature, making a difference, love, Energy Healing And Love, earth, books, animals
Inspirations	the beauty of nature, unconditional love, peacemakers, People waking and seeing their own light, healers
What Scares Me	War - Cruelty - Greed - Indifference, "Big Brother", hate, apathy
Favorites
Role Models	anyone standing up for their beliefs, mother, Mahatma Gandhi
Quotation	"Be the change you want to see in the world." ----Gandhi
Interests	Spirituality/Philosophy, crystals, crafts, camping, canoeing, PC games, nature, pets, Wildlife, Biodiversity, Environment, Gardening/Farming, Herbs, Holistic Health, Landscaping, Meditation, Mind/Body/Spirit
Books
Music	classic rock
Movies
TV Shows	House, Medium, Boston Legal, CSI, 24, The Simpsons, NCIS
Favorite Foods	anything vegan, preferably organic and locally-raised, though, especially if it came from my garden. I
Favorite Places	nature, my cabin in the woods, our riverbank and the woods
Can't Live Without	peace, love, my animal companions, hope, freedom, Mother Nature in all Her forms
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	I Am Still Here (Jun 18) I know that it has been quite a time since I have written, but every time I have tried, well, I just couldn't quite do it. It seemed l... more »
	Update and a thank you---- (Dec 18) First off, I want to thank all of the people who have left comments here, emailed me, and especially the close friends who have called... more »
	Goodbye (Dec 15) This is Laura writing, and I have bad news for you. Today, 12-15-06, Virgil Butler was found dead. That's all I have to say publicl... more »
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Mar 23, 2009 5:51 PM
Soren G. (2245)	Thanks for being a friend May your life be full of love, light and fun...hugs SOREN - Beats for change - NYERTUN
Sep 20, 2008 6:30 AM
Rhiannon M. (602)	sorry i am so far behind, hope your birthday was an enchanted day. may your hopes, dreams and wishes come true. Hugs ~Rhiannon~
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Rhiannon M. (602)	Thank you Friends are the greatest gift of all. Thanks for being that gift. Hugs Rhiannon
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Apr 27, 2007 2:06 AM
Ivy S. (2169)	My dear friend, here is something different something special I would like to share with you. It is a beautiful expression of Love. I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love. ~Mother Teresa~ Be happy always! Love & hugs - Ivy
Mar 28, 2007 6:50 PM
Soren G. (2245)	THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND WWW.NYERTUN.NET
Feb 7, 2007 7:51 AM
Titti B. (39)	Rest in Peace Virgil! You were a brave man! You did so much for the weakest in our society! Bless you.
Dec 16, 2006 5:12 PM
Diane M. (31)	A heart wide open leaves us vulnerable, vulnerable to the most intense love and the most painful sadness. The burden of knowledge is ours to bear and it is not easy. Virgil, you were, are, and always will be an inspiration to all of us. You have done more to help animals in your lifetime than many of us will. For that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Now you are at peace.
Dec 16, 2006 7:54 AM
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Dec 16, 2006 5:52 AM
Emily M. (341)	You will be missed Virgil...and you will continue to be an inspiration to all of us. Peace to you dear Laura during this difficult time... ~Emily
Dec 16, 2006 3:03 AM
Billye T. (386)	Rest In Peace, Virgil. You will be missed.
Dec 12, 2006 10:19 AM
Ivy S. (2169)	Merry Christmas! May you & yours have a bright and prosperous New Year Virgil and may all your dreams be fulfilled by 2007. Thanks for being a friend. Cheers!! Love & hugs - Ivy
Dec 10, 2006 7:00 AM
Emily M. (341)	Joyful winter wishes! hugs ~Emily
Nov 23, 2006 4:26 AM
Emily M. (341)	Virgil, wishing you... on Thanksgiving and always! I am sure the chickens and turkeys are thankful for you! Thanks for all you do for them Hugs ~Emily
Nov 16, 2006 3:01 AM
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