Attn Gov Mitch Daniels @mymanmitch RE: Snapperfest
It is not a question of who is right and who is wrong. It is not a question of what is defined by law. It’s not even a question of whether or not turtles feel pain or emotional distress. We all know that they do. It’s a question of whether or not you care. Do you, Mr. Governor?
Do you care if this atrocity against nature persists on your watch? Do you care if your state is labeled The Snapperfest State while you are in office? Do you care if you will always be remembered as one who did nothing? Most importantly, do you care if the innocent turtles of Snapperfest feel pain?
Certainly, we could argue that laws should be changed. We could argue that, according to law, a torture festival for fawns or bunnies would be perfectly legal. So why not turtles? We could argue that since so many people have pet turtles, they should fall into a category that protects domesticated animals. That is, however, not the issue here, Mr. Governor. The issue is whether or not you will give the world a reason to praise you. It is whether or not you will give those in your state a cause to applaud you. It is whether or not you will make your family proud of you.
It’s rather quite simple, Governor Daniels. All you have to do is utter three words: “Snapperfest is wrong.”
Warmest Regards,
Holise E. Cleveland III
“A time comes when silence is betrayal.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Where there is a mind, there are feelings such as pain, pleasure, and joy. No sentient being wants pain: all wants happiness instead.” – Dalai Lama
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” – Mahatma Gandhi
“And those who dismiss love for our fellow creatures as mere sentimentality overlook a good and important part of our humanity. But it takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal. And it is actually within us to grant them a happy life and a long one.” – Joaquin Phoenix | quote from EARTHLINGS
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Wonderful! You are a true hero.
GREAT letter…although you must consider not including the video of the undeniably upset girl above that accompanies it. It only makes those of use who are desperately trying to keep this event from happening being perhaps labeled as emotional, unstable, or goofy. I believe the girl above is very sincere in her sadness. But I don’t think it’s a good representation of the “face” we want to display for our cause.
Julie Balog
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boycott-Campshore-Campground-in-Indiana-Home-of-SnapperFest/208587455865062
Then, by all means, please tell her that. http://www.youtube.com/user/bextacyaddict
Thank you for speaking up for the turtles. You are right. No action is taking action. The action of denial or non-concern. Either one is not a positive picture for the gov.
Thank you for your beautifully written memo. Please, Mr. Governor, speak up for the creatures who cannot speak for (or defend) themselves. Show our children that humanity must step forward for the humane treatment of all that we share this planet with. Snapperfest is nothing more than a holocaust of turtles. Are you doing nothing because you have participated? If so, shame on you. But it’s never to late to make amends
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This torture is Pure nonsensical towards a Beautiful Species that can’t talk for itself and Does have Feelings ! ! !
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