IMMEDIATE EMAIL HELP REQUESTED.

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IMMEDIATE EMAIL HELP NEEDED !!!

 

 

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Sandy Abels <grwhales

Sunday, February 11, 2001 5:14 PM

Immediate Email Help requested.

 

From WCCA:

 

CITY OF FORKS, WASHINGTON: BLOOD MONEY OR

JUST GREED?

City looking into " riding the coattails " of Makah whale killing

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We've been informed of a troubling development in the City of Forks,

Washington. Apparently, the President of the Forks Chamber of

Commerce wants to use $20,000 of taxpayer money to fund " rides "

in the Makah whaling canoe.

 

Mr. Sperry states;

 

'We'll take advantage of how well the Makah are known

because of the whaling... "

 

This would take the City of Forks OUT of a " neutral " stance on the

issue,

and put them firmly into a " pro-whaling " position.

 

There are bad ideas, and there are BAD ideas: Mr. Sperry, this is a

BAD idea.

 

Says a Forks-based activist; " I feel compelled to speak against using

Forks tax dollars to support such a globally unpopular political opinion

and the outdated, ill-advised practices endorsed by the Makah. "

 

She further states; " I fear that if the tourist who comes to this area

to

whale watch, or the conservation minded visitor were to discover the

City

of Forks has used tax dollars generated by the money used to pay for

lodging to support this political issue, business will be the victim...

I feel this use of tax dollars from our city's limited coffers do not

reflect the interests of a large portion of our community... "

 

The Forks City Council meets tomorrow night (Monday) to consider this

issue. We're asking you to write a brief, polite e-mail to share your

views

with them BEFORE they meet. That means write your e-mail TODAY!

 

POINTS TO CONSIDER:

 

1) The use of taxpayer money in conjunction with the Makah hunt is

unconscionable

2) The City should, at the very least, remain neutral on the issue.

3) If the City of Forks wants to dabble in whale-killing, you'll never

drop another dime there- ever.

4) You'll be watching to see what decision they make at Monday night's

meeting.

 

 

SEND YOUR E-MAILS TO:

 

Forks Chamber of Commerce info (@forkswa.com)

 

City of Forks Economic Development Director

 

forksedc

(@olypen.com )

 

Mr. Bill Sperry info (@huckleberrylodge.com)

 

We'll let you know what happens!

*****

 

Sandra Abels

U.S. Citizens Against Whaling

" Saving Our Oceans One Whale At A Time "

www.usagainstwhaling.org

 

 

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