January 27, 2016

Diane Wilk, Realtor

RE/MAX
Dear Ms. Wilk:
Im writing on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to learn
more about the property listed for sale at 8 Circle St. in Layton, Pennsylvania. Given
that this is the spot where scenes depicting fictional serial killer Buffalo Bill in The
Silence of the Lambs were filmed, were interested in the possibility of converting the
home into an empathy museum for animals abused and killed so that others may wear
their skins. If there are zoning restrictions in place, wed be willing to ask the Perryopolis
Borough to reconsider.
You may already be familiar with Buffalo Bill from The Silence of the Lambs: He
imprisoned his victims, slaughtered them, and skinned their bodies to create a suit of
flesh. Although Buffalo Bill is a fictional character, many victims today undergo similar
experiences. Every year, millions of sensitive cattle, minks, rabbits, foxes, crocodiles,
snakes, and other animalsincluding even dogsare confined to severely crowded
spaces and deprived of everything that is natural and important to them before theyre
slaughtered for their skins.
Were always looking for ways to draw attention to the violence inherent in the
production of leather, fur, and other animal skinswhich involves processes that would
shock all but the most hard-hearted person. Cows are branded with hot irons, have their
tails and horns cut off without painkillers, and are hung upside down, skinned, and bled
to death for the production of leather gloves, jackets, and boots, and rabbits, minks,
foxes, and other animals killed for their fur are beaten, strangled, electrocuted, and
often skinned alive for fur coats and collars.
Turning The Silence of the Lambs house into an empathy museum for these victims
would serve as a way to point out that all animals are made of flesh, blood, and bone,
and just like us, they, too, experience fear and suffering and are capable of joy and love.
With all the fashionable, comfortable, and warm vegan clothing available today, theres
no excuse for wearing bits and pieces of another individuals skin. Do you think that the
house could be turned into a local museum that inspires visitors to practice compassion
with every piece of clothing that they buy? Please let me know your thoughts on this
matter. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tracy Reiman
Executive Vice President