Billionaire Steve Wynn changes will to benefit animal rights
Vegas resort mogul and passionate vegan says he doesn't want any more 'concentration camps for animals that are cruelly treated.'
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I love this man. How could any real, conscious human being consume such horrible products of misery, violence, and shame on humanity? I hope he'll donate only to groups that are in it not for themselves, but for the animals. People who make a lucrative career out of the cause are not so good. To live modestly and take a minimal salary, while actually saving animals and/or disseminating effective information that changes minds, is the sign of a worthy organization leader.
Never heard of the guy before, but... billionaire ..vegan..conscience...I'm impressed! Looks like there's hope for humans after all!
Thank you for caring about animals, putting your money where your mouth is, and bringing their suffering to light. BUT be careful. Most of these big animal rights organizations do NOT do what they should be doing..it is big business and they want to stay in business...look for grass roots orgs. Ones that REALLY want to put themselves out of business and are really fighting for animal RIGHTS not just small changes in animal WELFARE...there IS a BIG difference. Thanks for your compassion.
Respect! I plan to do the same thing. I'm not and won't be a billionaire, but every cent counts when it comes to fighting for animal rights.
GOD BLESS YOU TO SUPPORT AND HELP ANIMALS ABUSED CAUSE! YOU WILL BE A BIG LIGHT IN LAS VEGAS FOR THE NEWS COUSCIOUSNESS EXPANDING!
RG
THE HUMANITY START AWAKE FOR THE NEW LIGHT AGE CONSCIOUSNESS!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORT THE CAUSE ANIMALS ABUSE ,YOU COULD BE A BIG LIGHT IN LAS VEGAS!
What fantastic news. There are so many wonderful people working for animals, stretched so thin, it is wonderful to hear that there is support from top executives and CEO's! It is so rare and very much needed. Our choice in food is one of the most drastic ways in which we can improve animals lives and his platform will garner a nice sized demographic to help spread the word. I had no idea-really exciting! I will make a special trip in order to show support, stay there and of course eat.... More
This is one the greatest news ... US people are far ahead of us in France where most people who could use their positions to help the animal rights keep so quiet and so few of them are vegans. Bravo Mr Wynn
What a compassionate man - thankyou very much.
Krista
Read comments, and want to emphasize that it is the little people out there in the trenches each and every day that do the saving of these lives and the conscious raising..not the ones spending money on tv advertising and sending mailers and paying their Presidents six figures...we are all fully broke. A true revolutionary does it for love!
When I volunteered doing PR/media for Sea Shepherd back in the day, Steve Wynn was their main support, and he wasn't doing it for the PR. The man truly cares. PS: I'm trying to save 1000 feral domestic rabbits about to be killed in Victoria, BC, does Steve have a big backyard? ;) (PPS: If anybody wants to help build a sanctuary in Nevada or anywhere else to house even small groups of rabbuts, I can help! sasnpipp at yahoo dot com).
What fantastic news, this will get a lot of people thinking about the animal suffering most people don`t want to hear about.
I was so excited to read this on Facebook. Next time I head to Vegas, I know where I'm staying and definitely know where I'm eating my meas. Steve is awesome!
Wow..and thank you Mr. Wynn
Thank you so much Mr Wynn. I'm in Manitoba Canada, a huge pig production province and have been working for years to end sow stalls and battery cages. The dairy industry, too, is a disgrace. I applaud your moral decision!!
This made my day! Sometimes the battle against the abuse that results from the breeding, exploiting and abandonment of big cats can make me feel like I just can't deal with one more egotistic tiger-tamer-wannabee. Hearing that someone of the caliber of Mr. Wynn is making such a positive move toward a healthier and more compassionate planet is what makes it all worth while. Thanks for being such a visionary!
It is great that someone as powerful as Steve Wynn has taken this position. It shows that caring about animals, health and the environment is not a fringe notion.
I do hope he has not given his money to the huge megagroups that are already wealthy and often not that effective. Some are even counterproductive in surprising ways, including killing animals themselves.The smaller local organizations struggle to help animals in their communities, and there are lots of good ones. I hope Mr..... More
Great news and a fab example to the world!
Mr Wynn is powerful and is sending a strong message to the world.
Thank you for leading by example and having a compassionate heart.
Wynn sold his Vegas casino that used to imprison a dolphin.
So glad to hear this and of all Steve's successes. His stock just hit an all time high, he's worth billions, and I'm so glad he's seen the light and is going to use his billions to help animals.
Wynn has taken one giant step forward for himself, his associates and mankind. Vegans who don't eat, wear, or use any animal products, for ethical reasons, understand that the abuse and exploitation of animals is a blight on our society. It is a sign of ignorance, indifference and an absence of compassion; of an individual or society that puts profits above cruelty and appetite, above abuse. Way to go Wynn!!!
Dolphins and other wildlife were imprisoned at the Mirage when owned by Steve Wynn. I hope he will now campaign for a ban on all exploitation of animals for socalled entertainment in Las Vegas. That what an animal rights person would do.
Good move for Steve Wynn to protect people, animals and the environment by promoting vegan meals. I hope he will also stop the exploitation of dolphins and other wildlife for entertainment in his casinos.
Mr. Wynn doesn't have either dolphin or wild animal exhibits at the Wynn or Encore.
