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Selling Poisoned Seals
posted on January 17, 2011
Re: Trade deal with China allowing Canadian exports of edible seal products
Is there a plot to overthrow the Chinese government by selling seal meat? The “edible” seals are major human health risks. Studies show that marine mammals are highly contaminated with mercury, PCBs, fire retardants and other pollutants. A DFO report had stated that a West Coast seal slaughter could not recommend eating seals since they are full of toxic chemicals. They said that only baby seals may be safer to eat since older seals had greater exposure to environmental pollution. So are babies and adults on the menu? Are they served with both an Ethical and Health Warning?
The Vancouver-based ecology organization, Lifeforce, has been asking politicians to promote eating healthy by supplying more vegetarian and vegan items on menus in public/government facilities.
You can reduce the animal suffering, health hazards, and Global Warming by promoting eating non-dairy and non-meat products - a vegan diet. The intensive production of animals for dairy and meat contribute up to 51% of Global Warming as compared to the more publicized transportation issue that is a 13% factor. We must reduce and phase out the 60 billion animals who are killed every year worldwide.
People can protect their own health, stop animal suffering and stop environmental degradation. It is scientifically proven that meat is a risk factor for many diseases such as cancer, heart, and diabetes. These illnesses are the most frequent cause for illnesses and death in humans. This represents a growing financial burden for health care services too.
There is a wonderful selection of vegetarian/vegan products on the market. The more we eat the more we will protect people, animals and the environment.
Lifeforce Letter in Beijing Today.
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