They are attempting to make bear bays illegal in South Carolina. All the allegations that have been in the news about these being bear vs dog fights to the death are totally false. One of the pictures that they had in the Washington Post was taken at a bear baiting event in Pakistan where they tie the bear down and cut out its teeth and claws and let the dog catch it. Anyone who has been to these SC bays knows this is not even close to the truth. The HSUS is the group promoting this propaganda. Any of you who could send an email or a phone call to any or all of the following Senators could help to preserve this piece of our heritage. If you contact them please stress how these events help the local economies, the Shriner's hospital, and give kids a passtime that keeps them out of trouble. Also please stress that no dogs or bears have ever been hurt. This vote takes place on Wednesday so please hurry.

Chairman of Sub-Committee:
George E. "Chip" Campsen, III [R](2002)
Businessman/Attorney
District 43 - Berkeley & Charleston Counties
604 Gressette Bldg., Columbia, 29201
Bus. (803) 212-6016
email: chipcampsen@scsenate.gov

Other Sub-Committee Members:
John C. Land, III [D](1976)
Attorney
District 36 – Calhoun, Clarendon, Florence & Sumter Counties
513 Gressette Bldg., Columbia, 29201
Bus. (803) 212-6180
email: johnland@scsenate.gov

Shane R. Martin [R]
Engineer/Business Owner
District 13 - Greenville, Spartanburg & Union Counties
501 Gressette Bldg., Columbia, 29201
Bus. (803) 212-6100
email: shanemartin@scsenate.gov


Vincent A. Sheheen [D](2004)
Attorney
District 27 - Chesterfield, Kershaw & Lancaster Counties
506 Gressette Bldg., Columbia, 29201
Bus. (803) 212-6124
email: vincentsheheen@scsenate.gov

Phillip W. Shoopman [R](2008)
Professional Engineer
District 5 - Greenville County
504 Gressette Bldg., Columbia, 29201
Bus. (803) 212-6032
email: phillipshoopman@scsenate.gov

Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin, III [R]
Owner, Verdin's Farm & Garden Center
District 9 - Greenville & Laurens Counties
404 Gressette Bldg., Columbia, 29201
Bus. (803) 212-6230
email: dannyverdin@scsenate.gov

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http://www.outlawhounds.webs.com/
chenderson@stethensmith.com

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