Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Cabinet office,Government of Japan 1-6-1 Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-8968, Japan To the Prime Minister of Japan, AND Japanese Fishermen of Taiji, On my 12th birthday I got to swim with Dolphins and this was probably one of the highlights of my life. Since then, I have been in awe of these creatures. My idea of them is similar to how I saw mermaids when I was younger - rare, intelligent, friendly and rulers of the sea. Dolphins in fact are one of the most intelligent beings on the planet, with brains larger than ours. The way I view these creatures is obviously different to how you see them. These animals belong racing aside sail boats, surfing waves 25 ft high and saving lives. Dolphins are not "pests" and they do not "eat too many fish". The real reason for fish population declines is human over-fishing, climate change and population. They do not belong in captivity or on a dinner plate, their home is in the ocean.These dolphins are in serious trouble, fighting for their lives as they are being killed in high numbers by YOU. I and many others are outraged at the brutal slaughter of these dolphins and whales that takes place in Japan. The children of the world are growing up watching you destroy these marine creatures with their blood on YOUR hands. It just shows that Japan has little respect for the oceans and for its conservation. We should be communicating our strong love for peace, not violence. We must do whatever is necessary to stop the oceans over-exploitation and protect these dolphins.They do not belong to you and neither does the ocean. It is such a waste to think that they will end up as meat product. As well as the dolphins, the people of Japan and around the world should be considered. Numerous studies have confirmed that dolphin meat is heavily laden with toxic levels of mercury and cadmium therefore poisonous to those who consume it. There is nothing culturally acceptable about chasing pods of dolphins and sending
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Michele Jankelow
12 years ago
I urge you to please honour, respect and end this onslaught against so gentle a creature. No lies from these so called fisherman make sense nor are they men of honour. They drive hunt for greed!
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Jennifer Lawrence
12 years ago
This brings shame on an otherwise cultured nation.
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Brian Gallagher
12 years ago
It is incomprehensible the way these trusting humanfriendly mammals are being treated in this way.Shame on any person or Nation that does this! Please stop and stop now!
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Jenni Payne
12 years ago
This is a horrific practice and needs to stop immediately!
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Leana Jackson
12 years ago
I am outraged and sickened that these beautiful peaceful creatures will be slaughtered. Please be humane and stop this horrendous abuse now! The greatness of a nation shall be judged on how it treats animals whether on land or sea!
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Julie connolly
12 years ago
Killing dolphins is wrong. Eating them is wrong. Stop the slaughter now!
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Holly-Rose Komene
12 years ago
Please stop this gross inhumanity!!
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Carol Gorham
12 years ago
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Please, these dolphins feel. India has declared them status as non-human. They are intelligent. It is time to change. We respect all Japanese ways but these animals cannot speak for themselves. Please for the future protect them.
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Olwen Mason
12 years ago
I agree.
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Clair Greenwood
12 years ago
STOP THE MURDER! Shame on you Japan!
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Tyla Magic
12 years ago
STOP KILLING THE DOLPHINS!!!
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sarah howe
12 years ago
stop the brutal slaughter of such beautiful intelligent animals. Be the change we need to see in the world.
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Anonymous
12 years ago
I request you stop the slaughter immediately. It is unjustified in all ways
Stop killing poor poo souls !!
STOP KILLING THE DOLPHINS!
Stop it once and for all
The killing of dolphins is shameful and barbaric
Enough!
WHY WHY WHY ?
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Cabinet office,Government of Japan 1-6-1 Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-8968, Japan To the Prime Minister of Japan, AND Japanese Fishermen of Taiji, On my 12th birthday I got to swim with Dolphins and this was probably one of the highlights of my life. Since then, I have been in awe of these creatures. My idea of them is similar to how I saw mermaids when I was younger - rare, intelligent, friendly and rulers of the sea. Dolphins in fact are one of the most intelligent beings on the planet, with brains larger than ours. The way I view these creatures is obviously different to how you see them. These animals belong racing aside sail boats, surfing waves 25 ft high and saving lives. Dolphins are not "pests" and they do not "eat too many fish". The real reason for fish population declines is human over-fishing, climate change and population. They do not belong in captivity or on a dinner plate, their home is in the ocean.These dolphins are in serious trouble, fighting for their lives as they are being killed in high numbers by YOU. I and many others are outraged at the brutal slaughter of these dolphins and whales that takes place in Japan. The children of the world are growing up watching you destroy these marine creatures with their blood on YOUR hands. It just shows that Japan has little respect for the oceans and for its conservation. We should be communicating our strong love for peace, not violence. We must do whatever is necessary to stop the oceans over-exploitation and protect these dolphins.They do not belong to you and neither does the ocean. It is such a waste to think that they will end up as meat product. As well as the dolphins, the people of Japan and around the world should be considered. Numerous studies have confirmed that dolphin meat is heavily laden with toxic levels of mercury and cadmium therefore poisonous to those who consume it. There is nothing culturally acceptable about chasing pods of dolphins and sending
I urge you to please honour, respect and end this onslaught against so gentle a creature. No lies from these so called fisherman make sense nor are they men of honour. They drive hunt for greed!
This brings shame on an otherwise cultured nation.
It is incomprehensible the way these trusting humanfriendly mammals are being treated in this way.Shame on any person or Nation that does this! Please stop and stop now!
This is a horrific practice and needs to stop immediately!
I am outraged and sickened that these beautiful peaceful creatures will be slaughtered. Please be humane and stop this horrendous abuse now! The greatness of a nation shall be judged on how it treats animals whether on land or sea!
Killing dolphins is wrong. Eating them is wrong. Stop the slaughter now!
Please stop this gross inhumanity!!
Please, these dolphins feel. India has declared them status as non-human. They are intelligent. It is time to change. We respect all Japanese ways but these animals cannot speak for themselves. Please for the future protect them.
I agree.
STOP THE MURDER! Shame on you Japan!
STOP KILLING THE DOLPHINS!!!
stop the brutal slaughter of such beautiful intelligent animals. Be the change we need to see in the world.
I request you stop the slaughter immediately. It is unjustified in all ways