East Coast Seal Hunt.

[chickenman23]

So who here is opposed to the seal hunt. And if you are please give a reason as to why. I am just curious what some peoples views on this might be.

[Muley69]

Re: East Coast Seal Hunt.

IMO, the seal hunt is "opposed" by a bunch of media-whoring people desperate to thrust themselves in the limelight.

I seriously think that for many of them, their opposition to the hunt has little basis more than "the seals look cute".

[Uncle Bobby]

Re: East Coast Seal Hunt.

I seriously think that for many of them, their opposition to the hunt has little basis more than "the seals look cute".

Agreed.

They should be demonstrating at KFC if they were at all concerned about animal life. But chickens are ugly and no one cares. I wonder if seal tastes like chicken?

[Deathsdoorstep]

Re: East Coast Seal Hunt.

Meh...unless you're going to keep it as a pet or eat it, the leave it alone. No need to wear it.

[Sgt. Nuke]

Re: East Coast Seal Hunt.

Meh...unless you're going to keep it as a pet or eat it, the leave it alone. No need to wear it.

Exactly. And it's an inhumane way of killing an animal.

Cotton looks good. So does silk. Polyester makes fleece. Who needs baby seal?

[Diesel]

Re: East Coast Seal Hunt.

Exactly. And it's an inhumane way of killing an animal.

As opposed to how they kill beef and poultry?

[Uncle Bobby]

Re: East Coast Seal Hunt.

I am more concerned about the American trophy hunters coming up here to get the head of a moose or bear and leave the rest. That is a waste.

[Sgt. Nuke]

Re: East Coast Seal Hunt.

Hey, I have tons of standards. Even double standards.

Two things...

1. Seals are cute.
2. We don't eat them.

Weak, I know...but political careers have been built on less. Take MoneyGuy for example......

[Deathsdoorstep]

Re: East Coast Seal Hunt.

As opposed to how they kill beef and poultry?

Cows and chickens are dead instantly. But that wasn't my point. Its not a needed commodity like beef or chicken.

[Opus]

Re: East Coast Seal Hunt.

Exactly. And it's an inhumane way of killing an animal.

Cotton looks good. So does silk. Polyester makes fleece. Who needs baby seal?

The baby's aren't culled.....they can't be killed until they have gained their grey spots and lost their white coat (harp seals)......

They are like any other form of wildlife in that when their numbers get too high, they need to be culled to keep the remaining strong and healthy as well as preserving available food sources for the species.

The numbers are at the highest level IIRC since they have been taking record of population and the amount allowed to be taken is the lowest ever.

The irony is the PETA saps who say they have the best interests of the animals contradict themselves by fighting a war that would lead to overpopulation and weaken the entire species.....

[Deathsdoorstep]

Re: East Coast Seal Hunt.

PETA = Total effin wackos.

[Diesel]

Re: East Coast Seal Hunt.

PETA

People Enjoying Tasty Animals

I'm a card carrying member!

[Deathsdoorstep]

Re: East Coast Seal Hunt.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Diesel again.

[Uncle Bobby]

Re: East Coast Seal Hunt.

Did you hear to story about those bison being set free in southern Alberta? Man, I'd hate to hit one of those corksoakers on the highway.

Bison is good eatin'.

[Numberz]

Re: East Coast Seal Hunt.

Killing is killing because we are humans, we dominate the planet, so we can kill whatever we want. We have to deal with the consequences of depleting a food resource if we kill too much. There are a few things to take into consideration for this.

Animal cruelty....nope. Seal bashing may seem barbaric, but the way you do it, you hit the seal in the brain, and it dies right away...no cruelty. It doesn't really matter what you do with it after, as long as the killing is harmless. IMO, anyway.

purpose....why are we killing seals. If it's for food, I'm all for it, but if it's for clothes and coats and all that jazz, then I think it's unneccessary, unless you are living in the wild and need the clothing to survive.

I agree with the comparison that people might think it's cruel because baby seals are cute. but, that goes along with my other argument as to how the killing is done and after that it doesn't matter

In conclusion, I'm all for it if it's for food, or for something useful, but if it's for luxury, then I am opposed.

I'm sorry, I must add this too...