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Iceland Must Reverse Whale Hunt Decision

Target: Einar K. Guofinnsson, Minister of Fisheries, Iceland
Sponsored by: Care2
The International Whaling Commission banned commercial whaling in 1996, but Iceland just announced that they are defying this environmentally protective ban. Iceland will allow 40 minke whales and unlimited endangered fin whales to be hunted this year.

As global warming threatens more and more whales, it is even more critical to stop the whale hunt. Urge Iceland's Minister of Fisheries to revoke the hunting permission today!

deadline: Ongoing...
goal: 10,000
 

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Dear Minister Guofinnsson,

I was disappointed to learn that you have chosen to allow whale hunting this year, defying the international ban. I urge you to reverse this decision immediately.

Global warming is already becoming a dramatic threat to the survival of the minke and other whale species. Iceland's decision to allow whale hunting only decreases their chances of survival.

As you know, Iceland had developed a reputation as a whale-watching tourist destination. As an ecologically minded traveler, however, I will not choose to visit a country that allows such environmentally destructive practices. I urge you to reconsider the economic impact of your decision because of the loss of tourists like me that are drawn to Iceland for its famous natural beauty.

[Your comment here]

Please stop the whale hunt immediately before the irreparable damage is any greater.

Sincerely,
[Your name here]
We signed the “Iceland Must Reverse Whale Hunt Decision” petition!
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10:45 pm PDT, Aug 2, June Marshall, New Hampshire
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2:29 pm PDT, Aug 2, Evert Jan Klein Velderman, Netherlands
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10:36 am PDT, Aug 2, Chris Muzzall, United Kingdom
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10:08 pm PDT, Jul 30, Teresita Garza, Florida
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4:04 pm PDT, Jul 30, Jack Layne, Tennessee
STOP THIS NOW
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6:27 pm PDT, Jul 29, Barbara Pillers, New Mexico
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4:40 pm PDT, Jul 29, Linda Bonura, Louisiana
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3:20 pm PDT, Jul 29, Girard Daničle, France
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12:07 pm PDT, Jul 29, Kaytie Irvine, California
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9:13 am PDT, Jul 29, Ryan Lovett, Illinois
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1:42 pm PDT, Jul 28, Nick McGuire, Ohio
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6:42 am PDT, Jul 28, Andrea Alnwick, New York
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10:01 pm PDT, Jul 27, Robyn Barnes, North Carolina
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8:28 pm PDT, Jul 27, Nicole Preste, Minnesota
I think this is absolutely revolting and sick to think that human beings are actually capable of such horrific things, not to mention that they are making it LEGAL to happen. Please, ban this practice IMMEDIATELY.
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3:39 pm PDT, Jul 27, Chuck Dowe, Massachusetts
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6:53 am PDT, Jul 27, Alice Tolan, United Kingdom
What is wrong with people? These are endangered species and still they want to resume killing them! Leave the whales alone, we want our children to grow up and have the option of seeing a live whale in the ocean, not a picture in a book!
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