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End Whaling NOW!
Target: U.S. GovernmentSponsored by: Greenpeace USA
This year, the Japanese whaling fleet plans to kill more than 1,000 whales, including 50 endangered fin whales. This is the biggest hunt since the moratorium on commercial whaling began over twenty years ago.
This is both a tragedy and a sham. Japan's annual Southern Ocean whale hunt is conducted under the guise of science, even though killing whales is completely unnecessary for research purposes and the whale meat is sold in Japanese groceries across the country.
New Zealand, Australia, and Europe have all called on Japan to stop the killing. But instead of standing up to Japan's illegal and unnecessary whaling, the U.S. State Department made a weak statement conceding that Japan has a legal right to whaling.
Take action! Tell the United States to do all it can to put pressure on Japan to stop whaling and save the whales!
UPDATE: As of Dec. 21, the Japanese government has taken beloved humpback whales off of their list of whales to hunt. This is a great success, but we need to keep fighting to protect all whales!
This is both a tragedy and a sham. Japan's annual Southern Ocean whale hunt is conducted under the guise of science, even though killing whales is completely unnecessary for research purposes and the whale meat is sold in Japanese groceries across the country.
New Zealand, Australia, and Europe have all called on Japan to stop the killing. But instead of standing up to Japan's illegal and unnecessary whaling, the U.S. State Department made a weak statement conceding that Japan has a legal right to whaling.
UPDATE: As of Dec. 21, the Japanese government has taken beloved humpback whales off of their list of whales to hunt. This is a great success, but we need to keep fighting to protect all whales!
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# 46,558:
7:22 am PDT, Aug 28,
Laurie Fields, France
# 46,557:
7:21 am PDT, Aug 28,
Clémence Bollet, France
# 46,556:
7:21 am PDT, Aug 28,
Apolline Bollet, France
# 46,555:
6:39 am PDT, Aug 28,
Name not displayed, France
# 46,554:
6:39 pm PDT, Aug 23,
Shelby Proie, Florida
Whaling is a cruel and horrible institution and should be abolished. We as humans are smart enough to respect this mammal and can't even eat the meat because it is tainted with our own pollution.
Whaling is a cruel and horrible institution and should be abolished. We as humans are smart enough to respect this mammal and can't even eat the meat because it is tainted with our own pollution.
# 46,553:
3:54 am PDT, Aug 22,
Vicki Arjil, California
I am against whaling because I believe that marine life is in enough danger because of our actions as it is. These mammals should be protected no matter what the circumstance.
I am against whaling because I believe that marine life is in enough danger because of our actions as it is. These mammals should be protected no matter what the circumstance.
# 46,552:
1:22 am PDT, Aug 22,
Henna Korhonen, Finland
# 46,551:
3:27 pm PDT, Aug 18,
Becki Yashus, Florida
# 46,550:
2:52 pm PDT, Aug 16,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 46,549:
2:59 am PDT, Aug 16,
Touroude Allison, France
# 46,548:
5:55 pm PDT, Aug 14,
Name not displayed, Massachusetts
# 46,547:
9:47 am PDT, Aug 14,
Connie Mogull, New York
Whales are miraculous creatures that should be considered a universal treasure--they must be preserved for all eternity. It is nothing but cruelty to hunt and kill them and millions of us are offended by your actions.
Whales are miraculous creatures that should be considered a universal treasure--they must be preserved for all eternity. It is nothing but cruelty to hunt and kill them and millions of us are offended by your actions.
# 46,546:
8:33 am PDT, Aug 14,
Gaele Favro, Connecticut
Japan - Norway - Iceland are the countries that practice whaling on an industrial scale. Boycott! How: do not travel there; do not buy goods exported from these countries http://www.stopwhaling.org/site/c.foJNIZOyEnH/b.4134481/k.EA62/Stop_Whaling_International_Fund_For_Animal_Welfare.htm
Japan - Norway - Iceland are the countries that practice whaling on an industrial scale. Boycott! How: do not travel there; do not buy goods exported from these countries http://www.stopwhaling.org/site/c.foJNIZOyEnH/b.4134481/k.EA62/Stop_Whaling_International_Fund_For_Animal_Welfare.htm
# 46,545:
12:16 pm PDT, Aug 12,
Isabel Von stauffenberg, United Kingdom
Whaling is cruel and if we don't do anything the whale species will start to disappear.You may think "oh,there are beluga whales left...who really cares about fin whales or humpbacks?" Well, heres the anwser... I do. And if you don't care, you shouldn't be proud of it. Some great countries like America or England could try to stop it but they don't! Thats why i think the whaling should stop once and for all!
Whaling is cruel and if we don't do anything the whale species will start to disappear.You may think "oh,there are beluga whales left...who really cares about fin whales or humpbacks?" Well, heres the anwser... I do. And if you don't care, you shouldn't be proud of it. Some great countries like America or England could try to stop it but they don't! Thats why i think the whaling should stop once and for all!
# 46,544:
1:39 am PDT, Aug 12,
Kim Buen, Arizona
Whales are beautiful animals that should be excluded from being hunted!
Whales are beautiful animals that should be excluded from being hunted!
# 46,543:
6:37 am PDT, Aug 10,
Shivani Yerdoor, India
its outright cruelty!!
its outright cruelty!!
# 46,542:
6:03 am PDT, Aug 9,
Rhea Parr, United Kingdom
# 46,541:
6:03 am PDT, Aug 2,
Andi Alnwick, New York
# 46,540:
6:04 am PDT, Aug 1,
Arjun Panyam, Virginia
Because its cruel and they might get endangered or even extinct.
Because its cruel and they might get endangered or even extinct.
# 46,539:
1:49 pm PDT, Jul 30,
JOANNE MASCORRO, Colorado
We DO want to lead the world in saving our resources, in preserving the species that presently exist ... and we MUST make a stand or there will literally be nothing left for our future! We all KNOW this ... other than those who choose to hide their heads in the sand and pretend there is no problem. Unfortunately, those who are open-minded and educated among us, too-often allow the ignorant to lead us ... which clearly is no longer acceptable if we choose to survive! Now ... THAT statement sounds acceptably detached, right? ... (With that selfish twist humankind so readily displays, in choosing to preserve whatever exists for our OWN future). But my choices are based not ONLY there but also upon human-kindness and a protective attitude toward all other beings .... and, in addition, an enormous gratitude toward the very earth that nurtures and supports us. We all have a right to expect, in a nation which is supposed to be run "by and for the people," that our government back us. I certainly expect it.
We DO want to lead the world in saving our resources, in preserving the species that presently exist ... and we MUST make a stand or there will literally be nothing left for our future! We all KNOW this ... other than those who choose to hide their heads in the sand and pretend there is no problem. Unfortunately, those who are open-minded and educated among us, too-often allow the ignorant to lead us ... which clearly is no longer acceptable if we choose to survive! Now ... THAT statement sounds acceptably detached, right? ... (With that selfish twist humankind so readily displays, in choosing to preserve whatever exists for our OWN future). But my choices are based not ONLY there but also upon human-kindness and a protective attitude toward all other beings .... and, in addition, an enormous gratitude toward the very earth that nurtures and supports us. We all have a right to expect, in a nation which is supposed to be run "by and for the people," that our government back us. I certainly expect it.
# 46,538:
5:22 pm PDT, Jul 28,
Nicole Preste, Minnesota
# 46,537:
12:04 pm PDT, Jul 28,
NUGOLI AURORE, France
# 46,536:
7:02 pm PDT, Jul 26,
Marvin Rodriguez, Texas
# 46,535:
5:13 pm PDT, Jul 22,
Jack McManus, Massachusetts
What do they mean Japan has a legal right to whaling the US state dept is a joke it is a sham and a tragedy. It all boils down to money as usual anything for money anyone involved in whaling or anything else that hurts the planet or it 's innocent creatures are lowlife scumbags.
What do they mean Japan has a legal right to whaling the US state dept is a joke it is a sham and a tragedy. It all boils down to money as usual anything for money anyone involved in whaling or anything else that hurts the planet or it 's innocent creatures are lowlife scumbags.
# 46,534:
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2:13 pm PDT, Jul 22,
Yvette Monnet, France
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# 46,533:
1:11 am PDT, Jul 22,
Jennifer Bright, Montana
I am against Japan's whaling industry because whales are animals and animals have feelings. They hurt just like we do. This needs to be STOPPED!
I am against Japan's whaling industry because whales are animals and animals have feelings. They hurt just like we do. This needs to be STOPPED!
# 46,532:
10:19 pm PDT, Jul 21,
Kimberly Word, Ohio
# 46,531:
6:14 pm PDT, Jul 20,
Cynthia Ambrose-Jones, New York
# 46,530:
5:20 pm PDT, Jul 20,
Justin Forte, California
# 46,529:
2:47 pm PDT, Jul 20,
Patrica Van Laeke, Arizona
I've studied ecosystems. The waste of their whaling affects all the oceans and all of us. It is senseless and unnecessary, short sighted, and they don't care about the consequences. I do. This planet belongs to all of us, not just the greedy and heartless.
I've studied ecosystems. The waste of their whaling affects all the oceans and all of us. It is senseless and unnecessary, short sighted, and they don't care about the consequences. I do. This planet belongs to all of us, not just the greedy and heartless.
# 46,528:
2:37 pm PDT, Jul 20,
Kerry Woodham, United Kingdom
# 46,527:
8:42 am PDT, Jul 20,
Sheree L, Australia
It's about time that this was achieved.
It's about time that this was achieved.
# 46,526:
7:06 pm PDT, Jul 14,
Stephanie Seifert, Washington
# 46,525:
1:52 am PDT, Jul 12,
Lauren Flamm, Pennsylvania
# 46,524:
4:55 am PDT, Jul 11,
Claudia For the oceans, Netherlands
# 46,523:
2:24 am PDT, Jul 11,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
I like to shag your mum
I like to shag your mum
# 46,522:
2:47 am PDT, Jul 10,
Linda Van Wyk, South Africa
# 46,521:
10:26 am PDT, Jul 9,
Phillip Thompson, United Kingdom
i am a whale :)
i am a whale :)
# 46,520:
3:12 pm PDT, Jul 6,
Marci Horn, Delaware
Stop the cruel whaling all over the world. And support the sanctuary to help them instead of harming them.
Stop the cruel whaling all over the world. And support the sanctuary to help them instead of harming them.
# 46,519:
3:24 pm PDT, Jul 3,
Annalisa Nipoti, Italy
# 46,518:
11:36 am PDT, Jul 1,
Sherri O'Connor, Canada
# 46,517:
9:12 pm PDT, Jun 30,
Diana Nemtseva, Ukraine
# 46,516:
2:09 pm PDT, Jun 30,
Maria Pevere, Italy
# 46,515:
7:10 pm PDT, Jun 29,
C G, New Jersey
# 46,514:
6:46 pm PDT, Jun 29,
Mara Woo, Nevada
frkn japan. calm down. stop hunting. dang moron whalers.
frkn japan. calm down. stop hunting. dang moron whalers.
# 46,513:
1:07 pm PDT, Jun 29,
Lori Baquero, Florida
# 46,512:
11:28 am PDT, Jun 22,
Name not displayed, France
# 46,511:
1:58 am PDT, Jun 21,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
Whaling is cruel, unneccesary and ridding the planet of its most intelligent creatures - STOP IT NOW!
Whaling is cruel, unneccesary and ridding the planet of its most intelligent creatures - STOP IT NOW!
# 46,510:
12:29 pm PDT, Jun 18,
Kate Ivey, United Kingdom
# 46,509:
11:53 am PDT, Jun 18,
BOURGEOIS Camille, France
# 46,508:
7:02 pm PDT, Jun 16,
Alexandra Napolitano, Nevada
# 46,507:
11:23 am PDT, Jun 14,
Dorte Petersen, Denmark
# 46,506:
3:44 pm PDT, Jun 13,
Amanda Shaw, United Kingdom
# 46,505:
8:54 pm PDT, Jun 12,
Barbara Bunton, Texas
# 46,504:
8:09 am PDT, Jun 12,
Mark Kiernan, Italy
# 46,503:
7:22 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Alice Olivo, Italy
# 46,502:
6:23 am PDT, Jun 11,
Name not displayed, Australia
cus they should be free not cut up
cus they should be free not cut up
# 46,501:
1:20 pm PDT, Jun 10,
Cheryl Williams, Canada