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By Fran Tatu - 13 Sep 2012
In Reference to: Big Step Forward for Rights of Dolphins and Whales
Dear All Creatures,
After spending the summer near the ocean, on Orcas Island, WA, and visiting
Sea Shepherd's offices on San Juan Island, I became aware of the plight of
marine animals, including dolphins, whales, and sharks. I returned to Austin
and coincidentally was invited to join a rally to raise conscious about the
killings about to begin in Taiji, Japan ("The Cove). This led me to realize
the marine circuses, such as Seaworld, ought to all be shut down. These mega
million dollar money-making machines are using forced labor to entertain an
ignorant public and fuel the industry of capturing cetaceans, who often then
receive sub-standard care and live out lives of desperation, forced to
perform as much as 7 x's a day, begging for frozen dead fish to survive.
This sickens me, as a vegan and as a Buddhist who believes all beings have
the right to be free from pain and suffering. I am organizing a peaceful
demonstration in front of Seaworld San Antonio, and wonder if there's a
anything you can offer in the way of advice, "ground support," and any
reasons that it would not be a good idea to protest. Does this Seaworld have
any redeeming qualities I need to know about before we show up? I am open
minded and do not wish to harm anyone. I am dedicated to defending those
that cannot defend themselves, in this case captive animals being held and
possibly mistreated in Seaworld, San Antonio.
Many thanks,
Fran Tatu
Tree of Life Sanctuary
Austin, TX
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