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Ban Deadly Pesticides that Kill Wildlife
Target: U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsored by: Care2
Sponsored by: Care2
Compound 1080 and sodium cyanide are deadly poisons that are currently used to kill predators. These poisons are indiscriminate, cause extreme suffering before death, and threaten endangered species, pets, children, and anyone who happens to come in contact with them.
Compound 1080 is one of the most deadly poisons in the world. It is highly toxic in small doses and is deadly to humans, wildlife and pets, and there is no known antidote. The EPA banned compound 1080 in 1972, but intense lobbying by the livestock industry led to its re-approval for use in predator control programs in 1985.
It's time for our government to approach wildlife management in a humane and intelligent way. There is no need to use deadly poisons to "control" predators. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) has introduced legislation to ban these toxic chemicals - please urge your representative in Congress to support H.B. 4775, the Compound 1080 and M-44 Elimination Act, today!
Compound 1080 is one of the most deadly poisons in the world. It is highly toxic in small doses and is deadly to humans, wildlife and pets, and there is no known antidote. The EPA banned compound 1080 in 1972, but intense lobbying by the livestock industry led to its re-approval for use in predator control programs in 1985.
It's time for our government to approach wildlife management in a humane and intelligent way. There is no need to use deadly poisons to "control" predators. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) has introduced legislation to ban these toxic chemicals - please urge your representative in Congress to support H.B. 4775, the Compound 1080 and M-44 Elimination Act, today!
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Dear Representative, I am writing to urge you to support H.B. 4775, the Compound 1080 and M-44 Elimination Act, which would ban the use of Compound 1080 and sodium cyanide. Compound 1080 and sodium cyanide are both deadly chemicals used in predator control devices. These chemicals are indiscriminate and kill many non-target species every year, including federally protected species and pets. These chemicals are also lethal in humans and their use in predator control devices has sickened dozens of people. There are effective non-lethal means of managing wildlife-livestock interactions. By banning the use of deadly chemicals and certain predator control devices that use them, we can focus on more humane solutions to protecting livestock from predators, and protect children, wildlife and pets from exposure to these deadly toxins. Please support H.B. 4775 today. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Olivia Basener
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Please ban the use of Compound 1080 and sodium cyanide. NOt only will these compounds find their way to other, untargeted animals, but they will inevitably contaminate our environment and find their way into the food chain. We know this from past experience with poisons like DDT. There is NO excuse for repeating history in such a deadly and detrimental way.
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How many children have to die before this bill is passed?
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BECAUSE THEY KILL OUR PRECIOUS WILDLIFE...I WOULD NOT WANT THEM KILLING HUMANS..TO ME, WE ARE ALL THE SAME! ANIMALS ARE AWESOME AND WE ARE THEIR CARETAKERS BY GOD...LOOK AT THEIR PRECIOUS FACES...PLEASE BAN THEM..THANK YOU!
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It is shocking that with all the humane options available to aid in controlling wildlife, in today's day and age, that this dangerous and toxic substance would still be used.
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Their would be no need to control predatory creatures if we stopped enchroaching into their habbitat. We are the ones who need to be controlled. The use of poisons to kill predatory animals is inhumane. And stupid.
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I have two very small children that could very well have a severe reaction to these deadly chemicals and urge you to find an alternative way to fight the moth and other nuisances.
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These chemicals threaten the balance of our ecosystem. Please support this ban.
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Humans, the pride of evolution
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"We have to understand we are NOT the only beings on this planet with personalities and minds." Dr. Jane Goodall
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I always try to remind myself "what is good for the world that I want for my children" even if it is somewhat inconvenient at the moment.
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We need to stop thinking about ourselves and instead think about whom we humans share Earth with.
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I don't want them in my food, my water, my yard, my home, my life. I don't buy them and I don't want to live with them!!!!!!!
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