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Save the Endangered Species Act From the Bush Administration
Target: President G.W. BushSponsored by: Center for Biological Diversity
Humpback whales, bald eagles and wolves are recovering thanks to the Endangered Species Act. But as they prepare to leave office, the Bush Administration is planning one last gift for its industry allies: gutting the Endangered Species Act from top to bottom. If they succeed, over a thousand endangered species will be threatened with extinction without recourse. Recovery successes like the bald eagle and grizzly bear will be a thing of the past.
A leaked draft of the plan shows Bush's intent to do away with the requirement to recover species. Bush's plan also gives states veto power over reintroduction programs and allows the destruction of critical habitat areas. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
For more than 30 years, the Endangered Species Act has provided critical protections for America's wildlife and the ecosystems upon which they depend. It has saved hundreds of species from extinction and put many more on the road to recovery.
Tell the Bush Administration: Hands Off The Endangered Species Act!
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We signed the “Save the Endangered Species Act From the Bush Administration” petition!
# 9,521:
12:47 pm PDT, Jun 18,
Aleasha Casaretto, Texas
# 9,520:
8:26 am PDT, Jun 16,
Catherine Methot, Canada
# 9,519:
4:53 pm PDT, Jun 7,
Susanne Habiger, Austria
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3:27 pm PDT, Jun 3,
Liza Vladyka, New Hampshire
Ok i'm not to keen on the idea of putting anything in your hands but don't you think these animals have as much right to live as we do God created us all and we all have the right to live free |
# 9,517:
1:26 am PDT, Jun 3,
Jennifer Jensen RN, California
# 9,516:
4:07 pm PDT, May 31,
Shannon Miller, Pennsylvania
# 9,515:
2:45 pm PDT, May 26,
Name not displayed, Oregon
# 9,514:
6:35 am PDT, May 25,
Michelle Gazzara, New Jersey
# 9,513:
4:25 pm PDT, May 23,
Jonatan Nyberg, Finland
# 9,512:
9:05 am PDT, May 23,
Paula Lesperance, Vermont
# 9,511:
8:04 am PDT, May 23,
Noah Schlager, California
# 9,510:
1:39 pm PDT, May 21,
Karyn Tipton, Texas
# 9,509:
6:22 pm PDT, May 13,
Snezana Davitkova, Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of
# 9,508:
7:25 pm PDT, May 9,
Carrie Vogan, Tennessee
# 9,507:
11:37 am PDT, May 9,
Name not displayed, Georgia
# 9,506:
11:02 pm PDT, May 8,
Crystal Stevenson, Oklahoma
# 9,505:
8:40 am PDT, May 8,
Victoria John, Louisiana
Bush actually wants to give the states rights? The actions of this administration have already violated the Endangered Species Act and The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (an international treaty). These are violations of US federal law AND an international treaty. The importance of protecting endangered species shouldn't need to be impressed upon the government, because the government already passed these laws and entered into treaties with foreign nations who agreed on their importance. The Bush Cheney legacy is one of shame for them, their families, for US citizens and for the foreign governments that have failed to call for UN intervention on the violations of international treaties. Impeach them both before they grant themselves presidential pardons.
Bush actually wants to give the states rights? The actions of this administration have already violated the Endangered Species Act and The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (an international treaty). These are violations of US federal law AND an international treaty. The importance of protecting endangered species shouldn't need to be impressed upon the government, because the government already passed these laws and entered into treaties with foreign nations who agreed on their importance. The Bush Cheney legacy is one of shame for them, their families, for US citizens and for the foreign governments that have failed to call for UN intervention on the violations of international treaties. Impeach them both before they grant themselves presidential pardons.
# 9,504:
2:18 pm PDT, May 7,
Stephana Benassi, Colorado
# 9,503:
4:01 am PDT, May 6,
Helen Griffiths, United Kingdom
It would be crininal to allow a species, any species, to become extinct
It would be crininal to allow a species, any species, to become extinct
# 9,502:
4:24 pm PDT, May 5,
JAMES SULLIVAN, Illinois
# 9,501:
10:42 am PDT, May 5,
Candice Wilson, United Kingdom
# 9,500:
1:56 am PDT, May 5,
Sunetra Neogy, India
# 9,499:
11:25 am PDT, May 4,
Kimberly Tilley, Idaho
# 9,498:
4:34 am PDT, May 4,
Elena Bersacola, Switzerland
# 9,497:
9:35 pm PDT, May 3,
Joel Rocha, Colombia
# 9,496:
6:13 pm PDT, May 3,
Chance Mcmaster, Canada
Endangered species act need to be stronger
Endangered species act need to be stronger
# 9,495:
3:28 pm PDT, May 3,
Donna Smith, North Carolina
Because these animals should be around forever.
Because these animals should be around forever.
# 9,494:
3:23 pm PDT, May 3,
Janice Bernath, New Jersey
Thanks the gods I'm so different from you - compassionate, kind, caring. We need this act to protect endangered species, in fact ALL wildlife - from you and your ilk.
Thanks the gods I'm so different from you - compassionate, kind, caring. We need this act to protect endangered species, in fact ALL wildlife - from you and your ilk.
# 9,493:
11:32 am PDT, May 3,
Ann Maria OSULLIVAN, United Kingdom
# 9,492:
8:13 am PDT, May 3,
Catherine Homan, United Kingdom
# 9,491:
7:52 am PDT, May 3,
Avi Straus, Tennessee
# 9,490:
7:35 am PDT, May 3,
Suzanne Elliott, Australia
I think the world but be a much uglier place without them and I would like my grand children to see them in more than a book
I think the world but be a much uglier place without them and I would like my grand children to see them in more than a book
# 9,489:
7:31 am PDT, May 3,
Liz Lyons, Oklahoma
# 9,488:
6:29 am PDT, May 3,
Dalit Rabinovitch, Israel
# 9,487:
6:08 am PDT, May 3,
Nikoleta Tzenova, Italy
# 9,486:
5:42 am PDT, May 3,
Berengere Desprez, France
# 9,485:
4:22 am PDT, May 3,
Ben Hillyer, United Kingdom
# 9,484:
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3:26 am PDT, May 3,
Joelle Coudriou, France
Dear President Bush: For more than 30 years, the Endangered Species Act has provided critical protections for our nation's wildlife and the ecosystems upon which they depend. Most recently, the Act was lauded for its role in the recovery of the bald eagle, the quintessential symbol of the American spirit. The Endangered Species Act is highly effective in preventing listed species from becoming extinct. But rewriting the Act and allowing states to veto species reintroduction programs, while also doing away with the requirement to recover species, completely undermines the Endangered Species Act. Such changes will only further imperil sensitive species. We owe future generations a better America, where conservation is valued and not thrown aside for short-term gain. The Endangered Species Act was designed to protect extremely vulnerable species from extinction due to human-related activities. By rewriting the nation's endangered species policies in favor of industry and development, the heart of the Act will be ripped out - pushing wolves, grizzly bears, manatees, sea turtles and other endangered species closer to extinction. Sincerely, Joelle Coudriou square bolivar Paris 75019 |
# 9,483:
9:47 pm PDT, May 2,
Fernando Chavez, El Salvador
# 9,482:
9:47 pm PDT, May 2,
Guisela Menendez, El Salvador
# 9,481:
9:46 pm PDT, May 2,
Marie Menendez, El Salvador
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9:45 pm PDT, May 2,
Catherine Menendez, El Salvador
# 9,479:
9:45 pm PDT, May 2,
Alexander Cortez, El Salvador
# 9,478:
7:29 pm PDT, May 2,
Renee Barclay, Australia
Protecting endangered species is so important. We can't let these beautiful animals die out!
Protecting endangered species is so important. We can't let these beautiful animals die out!
# 9,477:
7:26 pm PDT, May 2,
Liza Makortoff, Canada
# 9,476:
6:37 pm PDT, May 2,
Ann Zinis, New Hampshire
they were put on this earth for us to enjoy,study them without killing them.
they were put on this earth for us to enjoy,study them without killing them.
# 9,475:
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6:12 pm PDT, May 2,
Sharon Prior, Australia
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# 9,474:
5:26 pm PDT, May 2,
Louise Leger, Canada
# 9,473:
3:38 pm PDT, May 2,
SUSAN STEWART, Canada
# 9,472:
1:30 pm PDT, May 2,
Carola Koitz, Canada
# 9,471:
12:49 pm PDT, May 2,
Susan Pickering, New York
These are God's beautiful creatures and they deserve to live in their natural habitat. There are too many people who take these gifts for granted. Please help us to save these animals. Thank you.
These are God's beautiful creatures and they deserve to live in their natural habitat. There are too many people who take these gifts for granted. Please help us to save these animals. Thank you.
# 9,470:
12:41 pm PDT, May 2,
Stephanie Humphries, Virginia
# 9,469:
12:22 pm PDT, May 2,
Kathryn Holt, United Kingdom
once they're gone we can never get them back. Mankind are the caretakers of the planet, not the masters.
once they're gone we can never get them back. Mankind are the caretakers of the planet, not the masters.
# 9,468:
12:15 pm PDT, May 2,
Tracey Hendra, United Kingdom
# 9,467:
7:42 am PDT, May 1,
Krista LePak, Minnesota
# 9,466:
9:30 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Tasha Carrigan, Canada
# 9,465:
6:14 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Tasha Edge, Canada
Fishing, poaching, killing....its not supposed to be for fun, or for hobbies, and its definatly not supposed to be for money! its MURDER!!!! I believe in speaking for those who cannot speak for themsleves! would you like it if we were the ones that were hunted by animals??! and if some one has the power to help change all this, and they don't use that power to help, then what kind of a world are we living in????!!!! SOS, Save Our Species!!!!! Without certain animals, we might not be here....so stop!! watch the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Documentary movie....and please, stop animal cruelty!!!!
Fishing, poaching, killing....its not supposed to be for fun, or for hobbies, and its definatly not supposed to be for money! its MURDER!!!! I believe in speaking for those who cannot speak for themsleves! would you like it if we were the ones that were hunted by animals??! and if some one has the power to help change all this, and they don't use that power to help, then what kind of a world are we living in????!!!! SOS, Save Our Species!!!!! Without certain animals, we might not be here....so stop!! watch the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Documentary movie....and please, stop animal cruelty!!!!
# 9,464:
3:40 am PDT, Apr 30,
Name not displayed, Singapore
# 9,463:
8:34 am PDT, Apr 27,
Hanne Smessaert, Belgium
# 9,462:
4:59 pm PDT, Apr 26,
Katyann French, Pennsylvania
You must keep protecting our endangered species because we must have this hertiage to pass on to our generations. It's a wonderful experience when our kids get the chance to witness the bald eagle when out on a scouting adventure
You must keep protecting our endangered species because we must have this hertiage to pass on to our generations. It's a wonderful experience when our kids get the chance to witness the bald eagle when out on a scouting adventure
# 9,461:
2:20 pm PDT, Apr 25,
Megan Grant, Illinois
# 9,460:
9:44 am PDT, Apr 25,
Vanessa Garvy, Illinois
We must protect endangered species because these animals are extremely important to our vital and ever-changing ecosystem. If one animal leaves forever, what will happen to the rest of the animals?
We must protect endangered species because these animals are extremely important to our vital and ever-changing ecosystem. If one animal leaves forever, what will happen to the rest of the animals?
# 9,459:
12:55 pm PDT, Apr 23,
Julieta Salinas, Mexico
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4:53 pm PDT, Apr 22,
Name not displayed, Missouri
# 9,457:
8:25 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Kevin Deniz, California
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6:51 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Kristina McArdle, United Kingdom
# 9,455:
3:53 pm PDT, Apr 20,
LuCy J. Boogaard, Netherlands
# 9,454:
3:12 pm PDT, Apr 20,
Becky Visco, Texas
# 9,453:
1:19 pm PDT, Apr 20,
Cynthia Parker, Virginia
protecting our wildlife is part of your job. stop thinking everything else is so much more important when these species die they are gone for good. alot of what you are doing is destroying our enviroment for resorces that will be gone almost immediately and not be replaced
protecting our wildlife is part of your job. stop thinking everything else is so much more important when these species die they are gone for good. alot of what you are doing is destroying our enviroment for resorces that will be gone almost immediately and not be replaced
# 9,452:
2:55 am PDT, Apr 20,
Ryan Fritsch, Australia
# 9,451:
1:13 am PDT, Apr 19,
Julia Tawyea, Pennsylvania