From Care2

Hi iNews,

When will humans learn that whales are mammals too: capable of thoughts and emotions, including fear? When will we stop trying to find excuses to massacre these beautiful, intelligent animals?

Now, South Koreans want to begin slaughtering whales for research purposes.

South Korean fishermen have complained that whales are eating all of their fish. Now, the government has applied to the International Whaling Commission for permission to begin killing whales — supposedly to research whether the whales are, indeed, fulfilling their end of the food chain.

I understand that people’s livelihoods are important. But it shouldn’t come at the cost of mass whale slaughter, particularly when the whales are only trying to feed themselves.

Environmentalists are concerned that the proposal for scientific whale butchery is just a back-door plan to harvest whales for meat. Japan kills whales “for science,” too, but they often end up on restaurant tables. 

Tell the International Whaling Commission not to approve Korea’s request to kill whales! 

Thanks for taking action!

Kathleen

ThePetitionSite

Take action link: http://www.care2.com/go/z/e/AGwsa/zMjt/cEf5a