Happy Canada Day (Unless You're a Seal!) July 1, 2009
Posted by Ryan at July 1, 2009 5:09 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 10 ) | TrackBack
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There are many things to love about Canada (not least of which is the vegan faux chicken available at many KFC's across the country). Unfortunately, the Great White North's reputation has been stained red by their continued support for slaughtering seals.
As Canadians and their international admirers are celebrating Canada Day today, PETA and its affiliates made sure that nobody forgot those "citizens" who won't be celebrating—because they've been clubbed to death.
To draw attention to the issue, activists held demonstrations at Canadian consulates and embassies around the world. Check out this one, all the way from London, England!
There were also some brave "seals" crashing Canada Day parades all across the country. What can we say? Seals like to party too.
Make sure to leave your comment below, encouraging the Canadian government to give seals something to celebrate!
The 2009 Seal Slaughter is Over. What Now? June 17, 2009
Posted by Ryan at June 17, 2009 12:34 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 11 ) | TrackBackThis year's seal massacre is finally over, but peta2's campaign to end it once and for all has only just begun.
It's clear that the Canadian seal slaughter is quickly losing favor and support: This year, about three-fourths of the seals who were expected to be bludgeoned or shot to death were spared. But we still need your help to make sure that Canada doesn't think the protests will end just because the killing has slowed.
Canadian officials may turn a blind eye to seals' immense suffering—but the outcry against the seal slaughter echoes around the globe. The European Union and the U.S. have banned seal products, and world leaders have spoken out against the massacre. Demonstrations from London to Hamburg and Los Angeles to Toronto have made the headlines, and kind people like you all over the world have sent a strong, united message that the seal bloodbath must end.
So how can you help stop this mass slaughter from ever happening again?
- If you haven't already, urge Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee to use their clout to help stop the slaughter, since all eyes are on Canada as it prepares to host the 2010 Winter Olympics.
- Check out our amazing new spoof Web site: OlympicShame2010.com! It even features "evil" versions of the real Vancouver Olympic mascots!
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