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Tell Vice President Cheney to Stop Killing Endangered Whales!

Target: Dick Cheney, Vice President
Sponsored by: Care2

The endangered North Atlantic Right Whale is the rarest of all large whale species, with fewer than 400 still alive today. Their biggest threat is speeding ships that strike them, causing injury and death. Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration proposed a reduction in speed around North America ports to protect right whales.

But Vice President Dick Cheney has blocked this rule from taking effect for more than a year, claiming that he knows more about oceans than the NOAA scientists!

Vice President Cheney's delaying tactics have already led to the death of three right whales and the injury of two more from speeding vessels. Scientists warn that the species could become extinct with the death of only one more pregnant female. Urge Vice President Cheney to leave the science to the scientists!

deadline: Ongoing...
goal: 10,000

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Mr. Vice President,

I am appalled to learn that you have blocked the passing of a rule that would protect the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. The National Marine Fisheries Services' proposed rule to limit ships to 10 knots or less during key whale migration times must be released immediately.

The leading cause of death for right whales in the western North Atlantic is from ship strikes. Since 1986, at least 19 right whales have been killed by speeding vessels, with more suspected but unreported. Fewer than 400 right whales survive in our oceans today, and we cannot afford to lose another one.

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Please stop delaying this important rule today. The future of the right whale depends on it.

Sincerely,
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We signed the “Tell Vice President Cheney to Stop Killing Endangered Whales!” petition!

# 50:

2:54 pm PDT, May 10, Eileen Sarett-Cuasay, Virginia

# 49:

2:52 pm PDT, May 10, Paige Smith, Connecticut

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2:52 pm PDT, May 10, Paul Kelley, Pennsylvania

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2:48 pm PDT, May 10, Anthony Montapert, California

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2:41 pm PDT, May 10, Ronald Hammersley, Florida

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2:39 pm PDT, May 10, Cara Gubrud, Minnesota

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2:38 pm PDT, May 10, Heather Hogge, Virginia

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2:38 pm PDT, May 10, Lorraine Morris, Texas

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2:36 pm PDT, May 10, JC Sanford, New York

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2:36 pm PDT, May 10, Dennis Stein, Maine

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2:34 pm PDT, May 10, Nicole Frattini, Washington

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2:33 pm PDT, May 10, Nimita Iyer, Massachusetts

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2:30 pm PDT, May 10, Rosalie Sundin, Minnesota

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2:28 pm PDT, May 10, Britney Mann, Florida

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2:27 pm PDT, May 10, Courtney Boeck, Michigan

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2:26 pm PDT, May 10, Amy Hamilton-Grazier, United Kingdom

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2:26 pm PDT, May 10, William Grueneberg, California

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2:25 pm PDT, May 10, Margot Morris, California

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2:25 pm PDT, May 10, Dana Robles, Oregon

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2:24 pm PDT, May 10, David Dunkleberger, Pennsylvania

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2:23 pm PDT, May 10, Suanne Kelsey, Florida

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2:22 pm PDT, May 10, Allison Kappadahl, North Carolina

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2:21 pm PDT, May 10, Sally Howe, New York
Saving the right whale is important to me because of the interdependence of all species on earth. What happens to one will affect the rest.

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2:19 pm PDT, May 10, Tim G, Texas

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2:18 pm PDT, May 10, Kathy Chadwell, Indiana
Because I'd like a tomorrow for the children of tomorrow. While you're at it cheney stop your canned hunting.

# 24:

2:16 pm PDT, May 10, Cris Colombi, Argentina

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2:16 pm PDT, May 10, Abril Cardona, Texas

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2:11 pm PDT, May 10, Sandra Hays, North Carolina

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2:11 pm PDT, May 10, Stephie Diamond, Canada

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2:05 pm PDT, May 10, HEATHER ROSS, Florida

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2:05 pm PDT, May 10, Kristen Lauffer, Pennsylvania

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7:11 am PDT, May 10, Claire Ellrick, North Carolina

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3:18 pm PDT, May 9, Mike Cohn, Michigan

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12:48 pm PDT, May 9, Leah Lefler, Virginia

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11:39 am PDT, May 9, Name not displayed, Georgia

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7:33 am PDT, May 9, Name not displayed, New York

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11:13 pm PDT, May 8, Mark Schneider, California

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9:30 pm PDT, May 8, Michael Cryer, Colorado

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9:29 pm PDT, May 8, Cassandra Jackson, Arkansas

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9:20 pm PDT, May 8, Kimberly Wiley, New York

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9:12 pm PDT, May 8, Name not displayed, New York

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8:19 pm PDT, May 8, Kelly Davis, California

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7:18 pm PDT, May 8, Krazy Kat, Tennessee

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5:10 pm PDT, May 8, Annette Arroyo, Texas

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2:14 pm PDT, May 8, Mairead McKeough, New York

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2:03 pm PDT, May 8, LiAnna Davis, Washington D.C.
Policy decisions should be based on science, not the bottom line.

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1:58 pm PDT, May 8, Beverly Windham, North Carolina
Show that the Bush administration can care about the animals and the environment!! Protect the whales today!

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12:57 pm PDT, May 8, Lori Myers, South Carolina
The Bush administration has an appalling track record concerning the enviroment and wildlife issues. Please don't continue on the "don't care" path. As I write this, animals are dying, ice is melting, trees are falling. It's time to stop "looking the other way" PLEASE.

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