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To: KLP who wrote (244002)	3/30/2008 5:49:11 PM
From: MrLucky	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793639

Why do we kill these seals? I can’t imagine why….. - Seal hunter tradition and livelihood - Depleted Codfish population. Seals devour cod - Demand for seal fur in Russia, Ukraine, Poland and China - Higher prices for the hunters - GUCCI baby seal fur boots

To: KLP who wrote (244002)	3/30/2008 6:34:17 PM
From: steve harris	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793639

I don't guess this would be a good time to post a picture of an unborn child dug out of a trashcan and ask the same question would it?

To: KLP who wrote (244002)	3/31/2008 1:01:01 AM
From: John Carragher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793639

These seals are not killed for food. They are killed for fur 'Please visit Canadian Seal Hunt to learn about how companies like Costco sell seal oil capsules. Also learn about these companies who manufacture products from dead baby seals: Prada, Pajar, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Birger Christensen, Versace, and Vogue Furriers. Also learn about why you should boycott these sea food restaurants Red Lobster, & Long John's Silvers

To: KLP who wrote (244002)	4/9/2008 10:08:16 PM
From: Snowshoe	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793639

Here's the real enemy of those furry little seals... <g> Can We Trust the Polar Bear? youtube.com

To: KLP who wrote (244002)	4/10/2008 8:21:19 AM
From: Snowshoe	Respond to of 793639

Update: >>Why do we kill these seals? I can’t imagine why…..<< FYI, that seal picture you posted is what they call a "whitecoat". It's been illegal to kill them in Canada since 1987... The commercial hunting of infant harp seals (whitecoats) and infant hooded seals (bluebacks) was banned in Canada in 1987 under pressure from animal rights groups. Now seals may only be killed once they have started moulting (from 12 to 15 days of age for harp seals), as this coincides with the time when they are abandoned by their mothers. These pups, who have not yet completely moulted, are known as "ragged-jackets". Once the pups have completely moulted, they are called "beaters". en.wikipedia.org