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U.S. Decides to Send Tigers to War

Written by PETA

Posted 07-24-2008

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Hang on to your steel-enforced combat hat, because the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department is about to issue a permit to ship out two tigers from the U.S. to BAGHDAD (wha??!!). Yes, you read that right—the government is all set to send tigers into a war zone. I don't know about you guys, but this whole situation sounds a little familiar … Pride of Baghdad, anyone? The award-winning graphic novel by Brian K. Vaughn is all about the true story of tigers who escaped from the Baghdad Zoo following an American bombing. At the end of the novel, the animals are shot to death by soldiers. Can it happen again? With the FWS' help, perhaps so ...

People are still being blown up in Baghdad, and no one knows what the future holds for human beings there. So is it really a safe and responsible place to send these massive, beautiful wild animals?

If you're like me and you're equally angered by this madness, check out what we have to say in our official action alert and let the Fish and Wildlife Service know what YOU think.

Posted by Christine Doré

Tags:

sports, zoos, Iraq, tigers, huskies, murder, top 10, roadside zoos, of, North, White Rain Carolina, UNC, tar heels, wildcats, sparty, katie adams, baghdad

Recent Comments

lynda downie commented:

Jul 30, 2008 11:19 PM

S.Q. Yes the FBI declared ALF and ELF to be terrorist groups. After all it wouldn't do to have Big Business lose any of its revenue because of people who care more about animals than profits. Profits that aid the government. Incidentally neither ALF nor ELF have killed a single human but ProRights groups that bomb and yes have killed humans are not on the FBI's terrorist list. Keep up the good fight Judith Freedom Fighter for Animals.!!
Maya, CVT commented:

Jul 30, 2008 10:53 AM

Jesus Christ. This is why I never had children!!! Judith Antigone for god's sake!! It's our job to EDUCATE people. If someone comes onto this blog and provokes we need to stand up and rise above immature behavior. That is how we teach people. You will never change someone by teasing them you will only drive them back to that big plate of steak. S.Q. and Dr. Breen you have to understand that people who care for animal rights have a difficult time. We have to watch those we advocate for be abused and tortured every day. That's not an excues for immature behavior but if someone is acting like a child ignore them. Do not respond unless you enjoyed the worst part of third grade.
Antigone1000 commented:

Jul 29, 2008 10:19 PM

Judith You have my respect. But thenyou and I are both AR.......
nicole commented:

Jul 29, 2008 9:26 PM

dr breen u wanker if it's a death threat 4 u to go over there why is it ok to send the tigers. and i couldn't give a shit about your politics i'm only concerned for the tigers. idiot!
Judith FFFA commented:

Jul 29, 2008 4:58 PM

Lucy You are absolutely correct. This world is really fucked up!!!!! A lot of really screwed up humans! Peace for all animals!
S.Q. commented:

Jul 29, 2008 3:51 PM

Ah so Judith IS eight. Tsk tsk. What is happening with our children these days?
Judith FFFA commented:

Jul 29, 2008 12:52 PM

S.Q. Stop whining! You can dish it but you can't take it! Anything you may say to me rolls right off my back. You support who you want and I shall continue to support who I admire. It should make no difference to you. It is simply none of your business! Grow up and go haunt another board! Being a bully such as yourself has no affect on me! Peace for all animals! Most of my heroes wear masks!
lucy commented:

Jul 29, 2008 10:05 AM

this world is fucked up. not only do the U.S Send innocent men to war but they wanna send innocent animals to? U.S ARE A DISGRACE!
S.Q. commented:

Jul 28, 2008 9:46 PM

Judith Oh no my poor friend YOU crack me up. I see you are one of the many people who use the anonymity of the internet to throw jeers and degrade others. I don't think you could say that to my face no? I suppose I will tolerate your childish behavior on the internet but it is a big nono to insult me in person. Ah so you are one of the ALF lovers. Well in my book no cause can justify violence. Firebombing a building flooding a house whether for personal reasons or charity reasons is grotesque and wrong. Bloody revolution is your defense? Saving the animals through violence is the only way? We live in the 21st century. I think we can deal with our problems in a less barbaric way. See the wars happening around the world? See how those are working out? I guess violence won't help your cause otherwise the U.S. would be out of Iraq by now. And did you know that by acting this way you are losing your credibility? How much your AR friends love you is no measure when people in the real world general citizens find you disgusting and rude. Those are the people you want to touch and affect and you my poor friend will only drive them away. I certainly will turn my back on any activist who calls me a 'loser'. You command no one's respect. Judith I will not call you a loser a moron stupid or sht head whatever. Because I am not at your level. Maybe you should grow up. Unless you are eight in which case I apologise. I don't want to hurt a little kid. PS I live in Canada so I'm not interested in your U.S. politics at all. Good day.
S.Q. commented:

Jul 28, 2008 2:39 PM

Maya Thanks for the info. I think I'll do some more research to top up my knowledge.

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