NOT PROUD TO BE A CANADIAN...when it comes to the seal slaughter.

SEAL HUNT DEMONSTRATION
TO PROTEST THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF CANADA’S SEAL HUNT 02/04/07

Hey everyone, in my previous post I sent out some info that was passed along to me, and you'll probably find it an interesting read, if you oppose the horrific seal hunt which is happening RIGHT NOW in Canada.
Don't get me wrong, I love Canada, and I would not live ANYWHERE else in the world if given the option. But the Seal hunt does not make ANY sense to me as a Canadian.
It is a) HORRIFIC for the environment, b) POINTLESS - it's for FUR - the meat is wasted and and discarded, and lastly: C) it is unbelievably inhumane.
These are puppies we - not some country we know nothing about - WE are slaughtering - for FASHION!
I don't think of ANYTHING could be more UN-CANADIAN than that...and if you feel the same way - stand up and DO SOMETHING - grab a sign and join me THIS THURSDAY - TOMORROW - to protest this violent and BLOODY Canadian tradition.

It's free.

All you have to do is care.

I hope to see you there...here's some info:

WHAT: This is an international seal hunt demonstration on both sides of the CANADA-US border to protest
Canada’s seal hunt, the largest marine mammal slaughter in the world. We are inviting people to come out, support the rally, and send a message to the Canadian government that we want the seal hunt to end.


WHEN: Thursday, April 5th., from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. for the Canadian demo. (The American demonstration is from 5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m.)

* In Windsor, the demonstration is located on Park St. across from the CAN-US tunnel exit.
* In Detroit, it is located alongside the Consulate General of Canada on Jefferson St. This is beside the Old Mariner’s Church, in front of the CAN-US tunnel exit.

Signs will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own signs with messages such as ‘Ban the Seal Hunt,’ ‘Stop the Cruel Killing of Baby Seals,’ etc.

WHY:
1. CRUELTY: Journalists, veterinarians, animal protection agencies have documented, filmed and reported their findings to the Canadian government. There are videos available on web sites.

First of all, this hunt is fixed on killing seal pups. Most are under one month old. They are defenceless and not even able to swim yet. This hunt takes place in the springtime, a few weeks after the birthing period from March until May. The killing involves use guns and hakapiks, a spiked stick repeatedly bashed over the pup’s head. It is a shockingly cruel slaughter.

The hunt shows clear violations of Marine Mammal Regulations and Cruelty Laws.
These include: 1) As many as 42% of pups being skinned while alive
2. seals which are shot and left to suffer and slowly die
3. live seals being dragged by hooks across the ice for long distances


NOT SUSTAINABLE: This is the largest marine mammal slaughter in the world. Over 300,000 seal pups will be killed this year. It is a drastic loss of marine life. Scientists and conservationists are critical of this management plan. At its present numbers, this hunt is not sustainable and could very well endanger the future of the harp seal population. Global warming has already destroyed much of the ice cover in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence resulting in a 90% mortality rate and the death of thousands of young seal pups. Despite the loss of life, the seal hunt will move ahead and target the surviving seal pup population in the Gulf’s northern part and in the Front off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.



PLEASE JOIN US IN PROTESTING CANADA’S CRUEL SEAL HUNT

SEAL BABIES

Baby seals are drowning.
The lack of ice in the Gulf of St. Lawrence has led to a mortality rate for seal pups that could exceed 90%. And yet the cruel hunt to kill baby seals continues.
The Canadian government has announced that 270,000 seals can be taken in this year's hunt. Yet according to the government's own scientists, this number is well above the amount of seals needed to maintain a sustainable population.
Your voice is urgently needed to protest this unnecessary and irresponsible hunt. StoptheSealHunt.org is your number one resource to help these baby seals, 98% of which will be between two weeks and three months old when they are cruelly clubbed or shot.
Surveillance flights are reporting that there are virtually no harp seal pups to be found in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Without ice, mothers are forced to give birth to their pups in the water before they can swim.
In light of these tragic ice conditions, the responsible thing for Canada's government to do would have been to call off this year's seal hunt.
Tragically, the Canadian government continues to put politics ahead of science.
Add your voice along with thousands of others from around the globe to create a unique online community that celebrates your participation in putting an end to this cruel hunt.

1) Act: Visit StoptheSealHunt.org>> http://go.care2.com/e/R7lj/gYjv/xRDH
2) Join: Upload your photo and protest message.
3) Share: View images and comments from other activists around the world.

The new interactive site features a Seal Hunt blog with daily updates from Canada, audio podcasts, and videos and photos from IFAW hunt monitors at the scene of the hunt.
You'll also receive information on how to take action as well as multiple ways to enlist others to support our fight against this inhumane practice.