Guest guest Posted April 20, 2000 Report Share Posted April 20, 2000 From the brother of an anti-whaling activist: I want to express my total outrage at the U.S. Coast Guard's reckless pursuit of whaling protesters, ostensibly for their own protection. They have now succeeded in running over a woman protester, injuring her. I am VERY disappointed in the Clinton/Gore administration for committing MILLIONS of dollars of taxpayer resources to promote whaling in a MARINE SANCTUARY, while voting against whaling just recently by other countries! The U.S. Gov't ends up looking like total hypocrites in this matter. If it were not for your other environmental accomplishments, and many Republicans almost total contempt for the environment, I would be looking for another candidate/party to support due to this issue. On this issue, unfortunately, the Republicans, including Jack Metcalf and Slade Gorton, have the correct position. Please don't let political correctness get in the way of doing what is right in condemning in the strongest terms the Makah's decision to continue whaling. I realize it may be technically within their treaty rights, (although not technically legal by IWC rules, but that's another issue) but I don't believe we should have the Coast Guard as enforcers of this travesty. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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