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IWMC
World Conservation Trust |
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Dingoes: the
Right Decision |
Australian
Premier Peter Beattie made the right decision in culling 28 Fraser Island
dingoes after the dogs tore apart a 14 year old boy a few weeks ago. However, he
is getting a first hand view of the depth to which animal rights extremism has
pervaded Australian society. Beattie has received a flood of phone calls and
emails in which he has been described as a "killer", a
"dickhead", a "fool" and a "scumbag". One even
suggested that Mr. Beattie should be culled. However, Mr. Beattie has had the
fortitude to stand by his decision, saying that he would not be intimidated by
"people who think the lives of dingoes are more important than the lives of
children".
It seems inconceivable that anyone could react negatively to this decision.
It is almost certain that most of the protestors would react differently if it
was their child or loved one that was viciously destroyed. Such is the hypocrisy
essential to animal rights and such is the value zealots accord the lives of
their fellow human beings. Allowing the dingoes to become human- killers would
surely be to the long- term detriment of the dingoes, as people would rightfully
demand their elimination.
Perhaps Premier Beattie can now see more clearly the dangers of animal rights
zealots, and their many organizations, which continue to have a growing impact
on public opinion. Protectionism and animal rights have widened the gap between
humans and nature, between rural and urban dwelling people, spreading
misinformation, misunderstanding and broad intolerance toward the most reasoned
actions and decisions involving animals and people. Perhaps a program to educate
the public about the risks and threats of animal rights and environmental
extremists to humans, animals and the natural world would help. The animal
rights spiral of intimidation and misinformation will only be reversed by
providing the public with science- based information on humans and the natural
world, and by making and standing by the tough decisions. Congratulations Mr.
Beattie. 
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welcome to Friends of Fur, a new international organization aimed at helping the
public become more involved in the fur trade. The organization is a group of
citizens from all walks of life who want society to know that they enjoy wearing
fur products and that good wildlife management will sustain North America’s
founding industry. |
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For more information: www.friends-of-fur.org |
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