Encourage Greenpeace To Work With Sea Shepherd!
As a supporter of many of your efforts, I have a concern for what seems to be a lack of action on your part. As the Japanese Whaling Fleet closes in on the whale sanctuary to commence the killing of 1035 whales, I am concerned at the lack of action taken so far. I visit Greenpeace.org several times each day looking for updated information on your efforts related to this years whale hunt. As of today, the latest news release was dated November 18, 2007. This release provides no new information and simply reiterates information that after 30 years is now common knowledge. Once again the closing paragraph is about "The Great Whale Trail" which is a beneficial scientific study and also of course generates donations.
I clicked through the links and this statement under "view crew blog" stuck out to me, "we are not a military super power, we are just one ship". The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has extended an open invitation to work in collaboration to be a more effective "force" for the whales. So I don't want to hear that you are "just one ship", reach out to the hand that has been extended and and do the right thing. It was also stated that if the whaling fleet is not recalled to Japan, that Greenpeace "will take nonviolent direct action", seems to me that direct action is more effective when working as part of a fleet rather then "just single ship". The last comment that stuck out to me was "Greenpeace will do whatever it takes to protect the whales", so that being said, I encourage Greenpeace to join forces with Sea Shepherd and truly act on the foundation of justice, compassion and yes your written words.
As someone that has supported your efforts both through donations and actions I am hoping you prove my fears wrong and that you have some covert plan that will knock "my socks off". Greenpeace wants donations, we want to see actions, you want supporters, we want results. Put aside whatever is holding you back from doing something monumental in the effort to protect and preserve the whales, it is time for Greenpeace to "Step It Up" as you ask us to do! For the whales!
As a supporter of many of your efforts, I have a concern for what seems to be a lack of action on your part. As the Japanese Whaling Fleet closes in on the whale sanctuary to commence the killing of 1035 whales, I am concerned at the lack of action taken so far. I visit Greenpeace.org several times each day looking for updated information on your efforts related to this years whale hunt. As of today, the latest news release was dated November 18, 2007. This release provides no new information and simply reiterates information that after 30 years is now common knowledge. Once again the closing paragraph is about "The Great Whale Trail" which is a beneficial scientific study and also of course generates donations.
I clicked through the links and this statement under "view crew blog" stuck out to me, "we are not a military super power, we are just one ship". The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has extended an open invitation to work in collaboration to be a more effective "force" for the whales. So I don't want to hear that you are "just one ship", reach out to the hand that has been extended and and do the right thing. It was also stated that if the whaling fleet is not recalled to Japan, that Greenpeace "will take nonviolent direct action", seems to me that direct action is more effective when working as part of a fleet rather then "just single ship". The last comment that stuck out to me was "Greenpeace will do whatever it takes to protect the whales", so that being said, I encourage Greenpeace to join forces with Sea Shepherd and truly act on the foundation of justice, compassion and yes your written words.
As someone that has supported your efforts both through donations and actions I am hoping you prove my fears wrong and that you have some covert plan that will knock "my socks off". Greenpeace wants donations, we want to see actions, you want supporters, we want results. Put aside whatever is holding you back from doing something monumental in the effort to protect and preserve the whales, it is time for Greenpeace to "Step It Up" as you ask us to do! For the whales!
December 13, 2007
Greenpeace
702 H Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 462-1177
We the undersigned,
First want to commend Greenpeace for all of the beneficial efforts that have invoked a positive change covering many different issues this world faces today.
As a supporters of many of your efforts, We have a concern for what seems to be a lack of action on your part. As the Japanese Whaling Fleet closes in on the whale sanctuary to commence the killing of 1035 whales, we are concerned at the lack of action taken so far. We visit Greenpeace.org several times each day looking for updated information on your efforts related to this years whale hunt. As of today, the latest news release was dated November 18, 2007. This release provides no new information and simply reiterates information that after 30 years is now common knowledge. Once again the closing paragraph is about "The Great Whale Trail" which is a beneficial scientific study and also of course generates donations.
We click through the links and this statement under "view crew blog" stuck out to us, "we are not a military super power, we are just one ship". The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has extended an open invitation to work in collaboration to be a more effective "force" for the whales. So we don't want to hear that you are "just one ship", reach out to the hand that has been extended and and do the right thing. It was also stated that if the whaling fleet is not recalled to Japan, that Greenpeace "will take nonviolent direct action", seems to me that direct action is more effective when working as part of a fleet rather then "just single ship". The last comment that stuck out to me was "Greenpeace will do whatever it takes to protect the whales", so that being said, we encourage Greenpeace to join forces with Sea Shepherd and truly act on the foundation of justice, compassion and yes your written words.
As individuals that have supported your efforts both through donations and actions we are hoping you prove our fears wrong and that you have some covert plan that will knock "our socks off". Greenpeace wants donations, we want to see actions, you want supporters, we want results. Put aside whatever is holding you back from doing something monumental in the effort to protect and preserve the whales, it is time for Greenpeace to "Step It Up" as you ask us to do! For the whales!
Respectfully,
Mr. John B. Koehler
It is time that Greenpeace thought about their supporters and the animals they are protecting and work with a man of unequivical abilities in stopping the marine slaughter. Greenpeace is better than this, refusing to do what is right and what will actually make a profound difference is irrational and illogical. Please find a way to remove your emotional rhetoric from the equation and take action.
The Sea Shepherd is 100% in favour of cooperating with Greenpeace to defend the whales in Antarctica.
It is time for old wounds to heal. Bury the hatchet and lets do what we have set out to do and STOP destroying our marine mammals, sharks, seals etc. etc.! The time is NOW before the history books reflect that the organization that was taking direct action failed in it's mission due to lack of resources. Of course if Greenpeace's plan is only to author those History books then continue to watch and report untill our oceans are depleated of life beyond any chance of recovery and then we shall all perish! STOP the childishness NOW; it is not about Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd or even Paul Watson and Patrick Moore, it is about trying to salvage OUR PLANET! Thank You.
We support Greenpeace yet feel there needs further more direct activity. We looked with dismay when Greenpeace did not respond to the overtures made by Sea Sheppard who have been foremost in their fight against these Japanese pirates. People need to be dragged out of the past because there is no time left. If we do not take care of our oceans and that means Sharks as well as Whales, then we are nothing and our grandchildren will condemn us for our failures to act in the advancement. Our arrogance and ignorance cannot continue if we wish to save the planet we must work together for all our sakes be true!
DEAR SIRS & MADAMS, iT PAINS ME TO KNOW WHAT WE ARE DOING TO OUR WORLD AND HOW WE ARE OVERFISHING WITHOUT THE RESPECT AND LOVE OF ANOTHER LIVING CREATURE. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE KEEP THE FIGHT AND STOP TALKING ABOUT IT BUT ACTING UPON OUR HEARTS. I AM HAPPY TO KNOW OF GREENPEACE AND ALSO THE SEA SHEPARDS EFFORTS TO FIGHT FOR OUR PLANET AND THE CREATURES WHO CAN NOT FIGHT AGAINST US CRUEL HUMANS. THIS WOULD BE A GREAT EFFORT IF THESE 2 ENTITES WOULD COMBINE. MUCH LOVE & LIGHT, NINA
killers.
L' Union fait la Force !!!!
This is a no-brainer to me!
It seems like this is a win/win situation. I think this would be a very supportive action and in keeping with your mission statement.
Do it now before it is too late Heard it is World Oceans Day today World!!
I've supported Sea Shepherds whenever possible, only abandoniing Greenpeace due to their position of fighting Watson and those who firmly try to stop cetacean killing. In other areas, Greenpeace has acted as firmly. I would like to support Greenpeace, with its wide-ranging activities in support of nature.
Greenpeace work with the Sea Shepherd, together you both can stop this plungering of the seas
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11:40 pm PDT, Jun 6,
Alicya Lima, Netherlands
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Until GreenPeace starts to work together with Sea Shepherd they will get no more donations from me. The fact GreenPeace would not provide Sea Shepherd with the whalers location AND the fact GreenPeace has tried to take all the credit for disruption to Japanese whaling - makes GreenPeace look childish and petty. Protecting whales from Japan, Norway and Iceland (especially now the trade in endangered finwhale meat has been resumed) is far more important than rivalrys. This is a sentiment I hear echoed over and over by members of the IWPO admin alliance. Until it is fixed pro-whalers will exploit it and keep us weak and divided. We do what we must BECAUSE WE CAN!!
Please work together to save the whales and other marine life. Combining your forces together will make a more powerful movement.
Please, you & Sea Shephard should be working together, not separately!! I have supported you for years, but am saddened by the new approaches the past few years. Please, get on track and SAVE THE WHALES.
Put your differences aside, Sea Shepherd is willing to. For the sake of life in our oceans.
For many years I often mentioned to my husband that I thought Greenpeace was the greatest, coolest, conservation organization because they rammed the whaling ship. Truly, MY #1 HEROES!You cannot imagine how disappointed I was to find that Greenpeace was a conversation organization, not a conservation organization. Money is tight for all of us right now. I want my money to get results. Sea Shepherd gets results. I give money for the whales and the seals to be protected, not photographed! I give my money for the whales and all ocean life to be the CLIENTS. I have NO problem with Sea Shepherd destroying the property of the illegal high seas poachers and murders of our beautiful marine mammals. Every time I hear about this, I say YES! Greenpeace, become what you were when you became my heroes over thirty years ago, placing yourselves between the whalers and the sealers and the poachers! Join with Paul Watson and become a force to be reckonned with and heroes to the world. We are soooo late in the time for Earth. Many people still look up to you...maybe..they think you are still the brave and heroic Greenpeace of our past. That would be Sea Shepherd...join with them to STOP Japan....and maybe...you will be HEROES once again. Right now, you look to me as just a hand out for my hard earned money and nothing to give me back for that donation. My money is with Sea Shepherd because they DO for their clients! Please join them!
The whales need you both!!
the killing of whales must stop
This sounds like a great idea----coming together with a common goal and more effects when more in number. I have supported Greenpeace for many years and would like to see them accept this offer for the whales which should be everyone's primary concern.
Yo greenpeace ever expects to see a cent from me, you will. And I used to be a fundraiser for you.
I thourghly whole heartedly agree with everything said in this petition! Captain Watson and the Sea Shepherd organization needs your support to do thier part in this War against the Sealers, Whalers, ect. they put thier live's on the line to save all these beings. The time is NOW to unite together to fianlly put a stop to these horrific abuses against these beautiful beings!!
