You’re probably wondering why these spammers are on my case. It’s because I posted information they don’t want people to read, that can be found in the following links :
The March 2001 IFAW Report (pdf) – This is the one that has been exaggerated into this preposterous 42% “are skinned alive” rate. Well, it doesn’t say that. It claims there’s a possibility that 42% of the clubbing may not result in immediate unconsciousness. It doesn’t say when the 76 seals they autopsied had likely died and how long it takes for seals to die from the skull fractures they categorized. They also reviewed three years of IFAW footage and couldn’t actually say live skinning had happened. Read it for yourself.
The Feb 2002 CVMA Report (pdf) – This Canadian Veterinary Medical Association report reviewed the available information, including IFAW’s. It contradicts many of IFAW’s points so the protesters saw fit to simply dismiss it as biased and Government sponsored. The article was peer reviewed, as stated, and sponsored by the CVMA, which are sponsored by their members, pet food companies and pharmaceutical companies. It’s on their web site.
The December 2007 EFSA Report – This EU Government report dismisses many of IFAW’s claims and recognizes the serious bias found in many of the reports, including IFAW’s. It recognizes that seals are and can be killed humanely. The spammers don’t like that claim, of course. They want a ban, not additional training, so they’re back to claiming bias.
Fisheries & Oceans Of Canada Seal Hunt FAQ – The spammers keep on posting this old video featuring Martin Sheen saying 350,000 seals were hunted this year and next year. Well, the TAC in 2006 was 325,000, in 2007 is was 270,000 and in 2008 it was 275,000. In 2007 and 2008, these figures were not surpassed like many of them claim. This site confirms that less than 225,000 were caught in 2007 and Radio Canada confirms that 206,000 were caught in 2008.
Other links of relevance :
The 1978 CBC Radio Interview with Paul Watson – The founder of Sea Shepherd admits that the seals are not endangered and are a cash cow for organizations.
Activists angry at being caught on tape – An Ottawa Citizen article about a HSUS faux pas that was caught on tape and featured on a documentary entitled “Phoque, Le Film”.
Bigot Bardot – Canadians aren’t the only targets for Brigitte Bardot. She has been convicted of numerous hate crimes in France, including a conviction last month. Lovely…
