An open letter to President Bush

----- Original Message ----- From: Carey Bear To: president@whitehouse.gov Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 3:27 PM Subject: Please Reconsider Dear President Bush, I respectfully request that you reconsider wearing the commissioned beaver fur cowboy hat for your inauguration tomorrow.  You have said that you wish to "build bridges" this term, but wearing fur only burns them.  Most Americans find the idea of wearing fur very cruel and out of touch with a compassionate society.  Please, President Bush, consider sending us a message of compassion tomorrow and show that you truly do have respect for life.  Beavers feel as much pain as dogs and other mammals.  The beavers used for your hat suffered immense pain and torment.  Please, do not support this cruel, inhumane, and outdated practice.  Sincerely, Carey Bear United States Citizen