Guest guest Posted April 20, 2000 Report Share Posted April 20, 2000 A whale was harpooned (struck) and two protesters have now been injured by Coast Guard actions. Call your federal representatives and demand the hunt be stopped before someone is killed. Even if they don't care about the whales, they might care about human life, even protesters. Here's a free number: 800.648.3516. Dian A whaling permit shall expire when any one of the following events occurs: (1) the whaling team lands a gray whale; (2) the whaling team strikes a gray whale but is unable to land it; (3) the whaling team returns to port after a whaling expedition in which no gray whales have been struck; (4) the whaling team fails to initiate a whaling expedition within 72 hours after permit issuance; or (5) the Council determines, for any reason, to terminate the permit. Strike " means any blow delivered to a whale by a harpoon, lance, rifle, explosive device or other weapon which results or is likely to result in death or serious bodily harm to the whale. When used as a verb, " strike " means the act of delivering such a blow to a whale. Gray whales with Winston http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Jungle/1953/index.html Save the Whales http://www.homestead.com/savethewhales/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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