by caniscandida
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Harp seals vs. Maritimers 0
Posted 3 years, 9 months ago Here is another poverty-related issue, from the Maritime Provinces of Canada -- especially the poorest of all provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador. The infamous slaughter of baby harp seals is set to begin again a bit later this month, on the ice off the Atlantic coast. Such organizations as Greenpeace [well, it looks as though GP's involvement is uncertain; you decide what that means; so let us leave them out of this for now] and the Humane Society of the United States are already in place to protest.Another pair of celebrity-protesters are Paul McCartney and his wife Heather, great activists… Read More
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great illustration 1
Posted 3 years, 9 months ago This is a powerful and effective use of a graphic image to make an extremely important point. Congratulations to Keri.The perception I have -- and correct me please if I am wrong -- is that the great majority of us North American environmentalists are rather well off, comparatively, with more wealth and education and leisure and comfort than the majority of our fellow citizens. That is certainly the impression given by such mainline environmental organizations as Sierra Club and Audubon (which I admire greatly, and of which I am a member). Is it not logical to assume therefore… Read More
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