“The Cove” – Save Japan Dolphins
The past few months have been intense. We have had early successes – a temporary ban on killing bottlenose dolphins, extensive coverage in the Japanese media, and the first revelations of the extent of mercury poisoning in residents of Taiji. All of this was accomplished while the film was in just a few theaters.
The Oscars gives us an international platform – extending into Japan!
1. And the timing couldn’t be more critical. The Taiji fisherman recently started killing bottlenose dolphins again (and they have never stopped killing Risso Dolphins or Pilot Whales, which are actually far more toxic.)
Let’s make the most out of this moment. Here’s what you can do:
1. See the film and share it with as many people as possible. While the subject matter is difficult it’s important. And keep in mind its constructed like a thriller that celebrates activism and the spirit and willingness to make a difference. The really painful footage is only around a minute. You can get the DVD or digital download here: http://bit.ly/6J0rBw. It’s also available on iTunes.
2. Share the petition with as many people as possible. We’d like to get to one million signatures by March 25. That link again is: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/petitions/252?m=577c4d56#sign
3. Join us in Washington. The Cherry Blossom Festival begins March 27. We’ll be presenting all of your signatures to the Japanese Embassy in the form of Origimi dolphins sometime during the festival. If you’re in the area, please join us. Emailthecove@takepart.com for more information.
4. We need Japanese language volunteers for translations and posting to Japanese language web sites. Contacting our respective governments is only part of the equation. Ultimately, the success of this campaign hinges on people talking to people. Many in Japan don’t even know dolphins are being killed. If you have friends, family or business associates in Japan please email us at thecove@takepart.com.
History is instructive. And what it suggests to people is that even if they do little things – if they walk on the picket line, if they join a vigil, if they write a letter to their local newspaper – anything they do, however small, becomes part of a much, much larger flow of energy. And when enough people do enough things, however small they are, then change takes place.
Howard Zinn, 1922-2010
In Memory of Howard Zinn
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I cant belive they do that.They could eat any other meat.I'll try to help!
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