Animal Researchers Home Fire Bombed
A domestic terror attack against an animal researcher and his family was carried out Saturday in CA. The fire bomb was said to be a Molotov cocktail on steroids.
The FBI is calling the attack an instance of domestic terrorism, but an animal rights activist says it is the logical consequence to the researchers actions: animal testing.
A UCSC researcher and molecular biologist David Feldheim, was the newest victim in recent months to be hit by animal rights activists. Around 6 a.m. Saturday morning a "Molotov cocktail on steroids" was thrown onto the front porch of Feldheim's house causing fire damage and releasing large amounts of smoke into his house where his wife and children were also present. The family escaped from a second story window. Everyone is in good health, however the David Feldheim severely bruised his feet and has to walk on crutches.
Feldheim plans on rebuilding his home and moving back in, but is concerned for his family's safety. In response to previous threats he had a security system installed. Police hope the cameras caught the activists on tape to help identify the attackers.
A spokesperson for the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) has said that while the attackers are unknown, the attack was necessary response.
A major concern for the family was the two children who were put in danger. Animal Rights Activists claimed the children were old enough to understand the consequences of their father's actions. The theme of personal responsibility is resounding from peers over Feldheim's chose profession.
"If their father is willing to continue risking his livelihood in order to continue chopping up animals in a laboratory, then his children are old enough to recognize the consequences," said Vlasak, a former animal researcher, who is now a trauma surgeon. "This guy knows what he is doing. He knows that every day that he goes into the laboratory and hurts animals that it is unreasonable not to expect consequences."
The defense of the animal rights activists attacks are called unconscionable.
Authorities suspect that an animal rights group created the list, which warned: "Animal abusers everywhere beware; we know where you live; we know where you work; we will never back down until you end your abuse."
