Interview with Darius Fullmer

Darius Fullmer is cofounder of the Animal Defense League, a national animal liberation and defense organization, and an activist for the Animal Liberation Front, an organization that promotes illegal action in the name of animal rights. In the following viewpoint, Fullmer contends that illegal direct action—such as freeing minks from a mink farm—is necessary because legal means take too long. He argues that animal rights activists have the right to destroy private property if that property is being used to hurt animals. Furthermore, Fullmer maintains, illegal direct action garners media attention, which helps educate the public about the abuse of animals.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What was Fullmer’s first illegal action as an ALF activist?
2. What consequences did Fullmer face as a result of his...