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Tell Canada to Speak the Truth About the Seal Hunt
Target: Stephen Harper, Prime MinisterSponsored by: International Fund for Animal Welfare
Over 300,000 baby seals will be clubbed or shot to death mercilessly during Canada's seal hunt this year; many will be skinned alive.
Canadian government officials insist that the seal hunt is a vital part of Canada's economy, yet in reality, the hunt accounts for less than one percent of NewfoundlandÂ’s GDP and an average of just $1,000 per sealer per year. Significant amounts of money are actually spent by Canada's government to promote the hunt and to develop new markets for seal products abroad.
When Danny Williams, Premier of Labrador and Newfoundland, was asked about the seal hunt during a recent episode of "Larry King Live" on CNN, he chose to make false statements about the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), claiming to speak on behalf of Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
WHAT HE SAID: "IFAW representatives, veterinarians and other experts have said the seal hunt is humane." FACT: There isnÂ’t a single reputable "expert" or "veterinary group" that has observed the seal hunt and called it humane.
WHAT HE SAID: "Veterinarians hired by the World Wildlife Fund said the seal hunt is conducted in a humane way." FACT: The report produced by these same veterinarians puts forward no fewer than eleven recommendations to make the seal hunt humane.
The public deserves a commitment to honesty and respect for the real facts about how baby seals are being killed during this hunt. Join IFAW and activists from around the world in urging CanadaÂ’s Prime Minister to tell the truth about whatÂ’s happening on the ice. Sign the petition now!
Canadian government officials insist that the seal hunt is a vital part of Canada's economy, yet in reality, the hunt accounts for less than one percent of NewfoundlandÂ’s GDP and an average of just $1,000 per sealer per year. Significant amounts of money are actually spent by Canada's government to promote the hunt and to develop new markets for seal products abroad.
When Danny Williams, Premier of Labrador and Newfoundland, was asked about the seal hunt during a recent episode of "Larry King Live" on CNN, he chose to make false statements about the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), claiming to speak on behalf of Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
WHAT HE SAID: "IFAW representatives, veterinarians and other experts have said the seal hunt is humane." FACT: There isnÂ’t a single reputable "expert" or "veterinary group" that has observed the seal hunt and called it humane.
WHAT HE SAID: "Veterinarians hired by the World Wildlife Fund said the seal hunt is conducted in a humane way." FACT: The report produced by these same veterinarians puts forward no fewer than eleven recommendations to make the seal hunt humane.
The public deserves a commitment to honesty and respect for the real facts about how baby seals are being killed during this hunt. Join IFAW and activists from around the world in urging CanadaÂ’s Prime Minister to tell the truth about whatÂ’s happening on the ice. Sign the petition now!
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We signed the “Tell Canada to Speak the Truth About the Seal Hunt” petition!
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The seal hunt is inhumane and unneccesary. Please stop it NOW!
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That is just plain cruelity to animals
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Who could condone this evil behavior? It is barbaric and sickening, unconscionable and unforgivable.
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We don't need to kill others to make our livelihoods, whether they be animals or humans. The government should help the Newfoundlander fishermen in their off-season by providing training which doesn't require them to kill seals.
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WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE, WHERE DID THE TRUST WE ONCE HAD WITH LIVING THINGS GO. THEY WEREN'T PUT HERE FOR THIS PURPOSE AND TO END LIFE THIS WAY. FOR SHAME...
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It's cruel and uncivilized !
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This is a horrible and cruel practice! clubbing baby seals! Are you nuts? How can one spend money advertising this horrible hunt let alone profit from it? Do you really profit it that much from it? Is there that big of a need for the baby seals? I can see none!
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It is a very bad image for Canada among people of other nations. It is not what your country should be known for.
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It's very inhumane!!!!!!!
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There is no reason for this unconscionable, barbaric slaughter. I cannot believe an explanation is even necessary.
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This is cruelty in the extreme. It is abhorrent and should immediately be banned and the perpetrators severely dealt with. THIS MUST STOP
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Stop the hunt! Stop Harper! Both reflect VERY badly on our country.
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It is cruel and wrong.Seals have a right to live too.
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Because it is so primitive and barbaric. Cruel and morally wrong.
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The seal hunt reflects poorly on Canada in that it is barbaric.
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This is a nasty and barbaric unnecessary hunt. Please stop it!
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Do the right thing and stop this barbaric destruction of our natural world. These acts have consequences throughout the eco-system. You cannot avoid the consequences of your actions and inactions.
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BECOSE IS SO CRUEL!!! STOP THAT NOW!!!
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I have never seen anything in the world more barbaric than the slaughter of these beautiful animals
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PLEASE STOP, IF CONTINUE IT, WHAT REALLYTY YOU CREATE? ONLY VIOLENCE AND MURDER!!! AWARENESS NOW. DON'T KILL SEALS. YOUR CHILDREN THANKS.
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Dear Prime Minister "Harper" IS YOUR GOAL TO LEAD A NATION OF BARBARIANS OR CIVILIZED PEOPLE? RECOGNIZE YOUR MISSION AND STOP THIS ATROCITY!
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