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We were horrified to see that the ban
on bringing elephant parts into the United States has been rescinded which
would allow trophy hunters, "poachers" and others to bring the heads,
tails, tusks, feet, of elephants into this country for bragging rights.
Your spcaLA has been fighting for the humane treatment of
elephants and other endangered and protected species, and against the cowardly,
barbaric and uncivilized "sport" of mutilating and torturing animals
since our inception in 1877.
We, of course have issued
a statement against this action, and urge a reinstatement of the ban.
Also today, California, State Senator Henry Stern announced that
he is considering legislative action, in concert with animal welfare advocates,
to prevent the possession of elephant trophies in California. Californians can
find their representatives to express support at www.govtrack.us/congress/members.
Furthermore, Americans who are concerned about the slaughter of
elephants for their parts can contact their members of Congress (www.govtrack.us/congress/members)
and the US Fish and Wildlife Service at www.fws.gov
to express said concerns.
Is it just me, or does this feel like this came about because a
couple of whiny spoiled kids desperately need to show their daddy what they did
and make him proud? Are we proud?
