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The Horrific Slaughter
15 years ago
In The Mind of The Wolf
I know, it's late, I should be in bed (and I am as I write this), but I've been moved emotionally. I know it's probably not my place to say what's right and wrong, especially in the whole workings of this, the furry world, about things going on in the real world, but I cannot and will not stand idly by any longer.
Now, having gotten that down, you're probably wondering what I'm ranting about. Well, I just finished watching a documentary called "Pirates For The Sea" that documents the workings of the famous/infamous (depending on where you live and what news you've been spoon-fed by your media and local government) Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. His life's work of stopping the senseless and horrific mutilation of the earth's oceans and various other waters is an inspiration to every man, woman and child who has ever given a veritable damn about the planet. This horrific and brutal desecration of the boundless underwater kingdom is unforgiveable, yet everyday, hundreds of thousands and millions of innocent animals are stripped of their right to life on this beautiful planet of ours for the sake of the "almighty dollar."
In whaling, it's countries like Japan (as seen on the Animal Planet program Whale Wars) and Norway (which, in this case, I am sad to say I have blood ties to) and others who deliberately ignore the IWC (International Whaling Commission) moratorium on whaling that has been in place for decades now. They do it in, get ready for this, the name of "scientific research," though as stated in the documentary, there has only ever been one scientific paper to come from all of these "scientific" exploits of sentient life.
In the hunting and the brutal slaughter of the hood and harp seal, it's the U.S.'s very close neighbor Canada who leads the charge in demolishing the lives of young seal pups right in front of their mothers, who then, themselves, are beaten and clubbed and shot to death or drown beneath the frozen ice of the Arctic waters. The Canadian government has officially stated that they do not support or endorse the annual "Seal Hunt," but there has, in the past - according to the Sea Shepherd website - been quotas for the seal of in excesses of 350,000 seals, often which are exceeded in their own right by the overzealous and brutish hunters that - according to Captain Watson - apprently just go up North to "'...get away from their wives, drink beer, and kill something.'" Despite the sale of seal products being banned in the U.S., their sale continues all over the world. Also, little as it may be known, the meat of the slaughtered animals out of Canada is served in - hold on to your hats - the franchise restaurants of Red Lobster. There is currently a boycott of Canadian seafood, and I, for one, endorse it!
In other exploits, such as shark finning and dolphin slaughters that happen the world over, so many culprits are hard at work everyday for their blood money. From your average everyday fisherman looking for an extra buck in a South America to entire mafias and mobs based around the exploitation of these beautiful and misunderstood creatures' lives, the shedding of the blood in the oceans and seas is as indiscriminate as it is unsustainable.
Now I suppose this journal is probably going to ruffle some feathers and, hell, if worse comes to worse, I get banned for expressing my opinions or for advertising against this unlawful and unjust savagery happening the world over. Fact is, that's fine. If people decide to tell me it's not okay, they are explicitly prohibiting my right to free speech based under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. I know that doesn't apply to everyone, seeing as how it's the Internet and we have people from all over the world who use this place. Again, the fact is, that's why I'm putting it here. I'm so sick of watching Whale Wars and knowing that this is continuing everyday, and not just with the whales. I'm sorry if you don't like it, but don't flame me for having an opinion. You're free to express a counter-arguement in a civilized and decent manner, but know that I will not just be talked at like a child and told that I'm wrong because this has nothing to do with furries, so why worry. If anyone should care, it's us who have our unique interest in the animal world.
And of course this whole idea DOES NOT CONSIST SOLELY UPON THE WATERS!!! The deaths of these animals fuel other inhumane and despicable processes on land, as well, such as the disgusting serving of whale-meat and by-products as chum for illegal trawling and long-lining fishing based upon land-based corporations and organizations, as well as notorious fur farms that grow and breed animals simply to slaughter and skin them for ridiculous fur pelts paid for by the rich and stupid.
Make what you want of my idea that the word gets spread about this injust and indescribably cruel process that is become of the human need for vanity and ridiculous luxury. Call it dumb, call it unnecessary, call it what you want, ban me if that's what you want. I won't and can't stop you, but I won't stop trying to tell those who care and convince those who ignore the truth. Governments should be apalled at what they finance, but of course, if they aren't making money off of it, they don't want to concern themselves with it. The majority of - for example - Canadians (yes, again I call upon the maple leaf) - as stated by "Pirates For The Sea" - disagree and do not wish the continuation of the slaughter of the harp and hood seals. The government, however, refuses to listen, despite the many protests in front of major political centers "up north." This, as Captain Watson states, shows that the Canadian government does not listen to the voice of its own people. This is not just a Canadian problem, of course, but it definitely goes to show how far money and greed and the blind eyes of politicans can lead into the deaths of the beautiful and innocent creatures around the world. "Scientific research" and "prey population stabilization" my tail.
Again, if you don't agree, you can debate with me civil-ly, but I won't listen to trolls and flamers just because they don't like what I'm saying. Don't read it if you don't like it!
But for those who are reading this and do care about preserving the natural beauty of the world and all the life held within it, spread the word! Take action, do boycotts of products and food of illegally- and inhumanely-killed animals, write politicians, do what you can! We have to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves! Corny as that sounds, it's true. It's damn true.
~ DarkAlphaWolf
Below is the link to the Sea Shepherd website that contains tons of information about their efforts and the facts about the injustice and the bloody swath cut through the earth and spilled into its waters. I, as of today, have officially joined the Shepherd wbsite, and I advise any other supporters to, as well, and if you can, make a donation. Also, if you'd like more information, there are many reputable sites that give more aspects on the various operations. Avoid the opinions of the Institution for Cetacean Research, however. THEY CONDONE MANY OF THE PRACTICES OF THE HUNTERS!!!
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society: http://www.seashepherd.org/
As a small side note, if you agree with me and would like this kind of message spread to others, please link this journal to those people, or better yet, make your own journal! I know I won't get a whole lot of expose, having only two watchers on here, but every person who knows and is informed is another potential savior of those beautiful creatures that man has decided to destroy in efforts for just a little bit of extra scratch.
I have also toyed with the idea of maybe having a group formed for protesting this horrible slaughter. If you'd like to see such a thing, leave a comment or note. I am only one voice. Please stand with me and help fight this horrible injustice!
Now, having gotten that down, you're probably wondering what I'm ranting about. Well, I just finished watching a documentary called "Pirates For The Sea" that documents the workings of the famous/infamous (depending on where you live and what news you've been spoon-fed by your media and local government) Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. His life's work of stopping the senseless and horrific mutilation of the earth's oceans and various other waters is an inspiration to every man, woman and child who has ever given a veritable damn about the planet. This horrific and brutal desecration of the boundless underwater kingdom is unforgiveable, yet everyday, hundreds of thousands and millions of innocent animals are stripped of their right to life on this beautiful planet of ours for the sake of the "almighty dollar."
In whaling, it's countries like Japan (as seen on the Animal Planet program Whale Wars) and Norway (which, in this case, I am sad to say I have blood ties to) and others who deliberately ignore the IWC (International Whaling Commission) moratorium on whaling that has been in place for decades now. They do it in, get ready for this, the name of "scientific research," though as stated in the documentary, there has only ever been one scientific paper to come from all of these "scientific" exploits of sentient life.
In the hunting and the brutal slaughter of the hood and harp seal, it's the U.S.'s very close neighbor Canada who leads the charge in demolishing the lives of young seal pups right in front of their mothers, who then, themselves, are beaten and clubbed and shot to death or drown beneath the frozen ice of the Arctic waters. The Canadian government has officially stated that they do not support or endorse the annual "Seal Hunt," but there has, in the past - according to the Sea Shepherd website - been quotas for the seal of in excesses of 350,000 seals, often which are exceeded in their own right by the overzealous and brutish hunters that - according to Captain Watson - apprently just go up North to "'...get away from their wives, drink beer, and kill something.'" Despite the sale of seal products being banned in the U.S., their sale continues all over the world. Also, little as it may be known, the meat of the slaughtered animals out of Canada is served in - hold on to your hats - the franchise restaurants of Red Lobster. There is currently a boycott of Canadian seafood, and I, for one, endorse it!
In other exploits, such as shark finning and dolphin slaughters that happen the world over, so many culprits are hard at work everyday for their blood money. From your average everyday fisherman looking for an extra buck in a South America to entire mafias and mobs based around the exploitation of these beautiful and misunderstood creatures' lives, the shedding of the blood in the oceans and seas is as indiscriminate as it is unsustainable.
Now I suppose this journal is probably going to ruffle some feathers and, hell, if worse comes to worse, I get banned for expressing my opinions or for advertising against this unlawful and unjust savagery happening the world over. Fact is, that's fine. If people decide to tell me it's not okay, they are explicitly prohibiting my right to free speech based under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. I know that doesn't apply to everyone, seeing as how it's the Internet and we have people from all over the world who use this place. Again, the fact is, that's why I'm putting it here. I'm so sick of watching Whale Wars and knowing that this is continuing everyday, and not just with the whales. I'm sorry if you don't like it, but don't flame me for having an opinion. You're free to express a counter-arguement in a civilized and decent manner, but know that I will not just be talked at like a child and told that I'm wrong because this has nothing to do with furries, so why worry. If anyone should care, it's us who have our unique interest in the animal world.
And of course this whole idea DOES NOT CONSIST SOLELY UPON THE WATERS!!! The deaths of these animals fuel other inhumane and despicable processes on land, as well, such as the disgusting serving of whale-meat and by-products as chum for illegal trawling and long-lining fishing based upon land-based corporations and organizations, as well as notorious fur farms that grow and breed animals simply to slaughter and skin them for ridiculous fur pelts paid for by the rich and stupid.
Make what you want of my idea that the word gets spread about this injust and indescribably cruel process that is become of the human need for vanity and ridiculous luxury. Call it dumb, call it unnecessary, call it what you want, ban me if that's what you want. I won't and can't stop you, but I won't stop trying to tell those who care and convince those who ignore the truth. Governments should be apalled at what they finance, but of course, if they aren't making money off of it, they don't want to concern themselves with it. The majority of - for example - Canadians (yes, again I call upon the maple leaf) - as stated by "Pirates For The Sea" - disagree and do not wish the continuation of the slaughter of the harp and hood seals. The government, however, refuses to listen, despite the many protests in front of major political centers "up north." This, as Captain Watson states, shows that the Canadian government does not listen to the voice of its own people. This is not just a Canadian problem, of course, but it definitely goes to show how far money and greed and the blind eyes of politicans can lead into the deaths of the beautiful and innocent creatures around the world. "Scientific research" and "prey population stabilization" my tail.
Again, if you don't agree, you can debate with me civil-ly, but I won't listen to trolls and flamers just because they don't like what I'm saying. Don't read it if you don't like it!
But for those who are reading this and do care about preserving the natural beauty of the world and all the life held within it, spread the word! Take action, do boycotts of products and food of illegally- and inhumanely-killed animals, write politicians, do what you can! We have to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves! Corny as that sounds, it's true. It's damn true.
~ DarkAlphaWolf
Below is the link to the Sea Shepherd website that contains tons of information about their efforts and the facts about the injustice and the bloody swath cut through the earth and spilled into its waters. I, as of today, have officially joined the Shepherd wbsite, and I advise any other supporters to, as well, and if you can, make a donation. Also, if you'd like more information, there are many reputable sites that give more aspects on the various operations. Avoid the opinions of the Institution for Cetacean Research, however. THEY CONDONE MANY OF THE PRACTICES OF THE HUNTERS!!!
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society: http://www.seashepherd.org/
As a small side note, if you agree with me and would like this kind of message spread to others, please link this journal to those people, or better yet, make your own journal! I know I won't get a whole lot of expose, having only two watchers on here, but every person who knows and is informed is another potential savior of those beautiful creatures that man has decided to destroy in efforts for just a little bit of extra scratch.
I have also toyed with the idea of maybe having a group formed for protesting this horrible slaughter. If you'd like to see such a thing, leave a comment or note. I am only one voice. Please stand with me and help fight this horrible injustice!
