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Brien Comerford, Glenview

Age: 53

Writing letters since: 1994

Life story in 50 words or less: Grew up in Chicago with parents and two older sisters. Graduated from Notre Dame High School; attended Loyola University Chicago. Went to work for the Cook County government as a human resources administrator from 1986 to 2013. After being laid off, has been actively searching for work.

Self-description: Comerford is passionate about animal rights and music. He is also deeply rooted in his beliefs. “I’m a pro-life Catholic who respects Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.”

Writing experience: Comerford published two books in the ’90s “that were somewhat crazy” but unsuccessful. He writes letters to the editor that respond to articles or editorials about animals and animal rights. He submits letters to the Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and the Daily Herald.

Unique Trait: Comerford is a music fanatic who owns 4,000 CDs. However, he will only listen to bands that support animal rights.

Comerford’s latest thoughts: Global warming is arguably the gravest threat to planet Earth. The inhumane raising and killing of animals for meat causes much global warming and environmental toxicity, arguably as much as any other destructive human activity.

All the grains we use to feed mistreated "food animals" could be used to feed every single person in the world.

Studies have verified that vegan and vegetarian diets reduce cruelty to animals, pollution, deforestation, water crises and many serious ecological problems.

It would be morally ideal if humans ceased and desisted from killing animals. They are our fellow sentient beings and creatures of God.


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