PETA Poll: Rename SeaWorld's Baby Whale

Written by PETA

Posted 01-07-2011

Officials at SeeJailed—oops, I mean SeaWorld—have announced the results of their Facebook poll asking what the marine abusement park should name its newest inmate, a baby killer whale. The winning name is Makaio, from Hawaiian words meaning "gift of God."

Since PETA's quick survey reveals that five out of five gods do not approve of imprisoning animals or forcing them to do often dangerous tricks, let's have a redo: Cast your vote in our poll below to help select a more appropriate name for the baby orca:

Cast your vote now! Then take action on SeaWorld!

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Recent Comments

Jamie commented:

Sep 10, 2011 6:24 PM

@clintblackx You should really lay off Toby. Don't get me wrong, I am a Seventh-Day Adventist Christian so I do believe in God. But, you have to remember not everyone does and they are entitled to their opinion. Plus, he doesn't have to be a Christian because the Bible says that people from other religions will go to heaven too.
PETA commented:

Jan 18, 2011 12:41 PM

Re: Clintblackx. Sadly, SeaWorld's abuse to orcas is far more grave than keeping them in captivity. To learn more about SeaWorld's cruelty, please visit: http://www.peta.org/features/lives-stolen-by-seaworld.aspx
clintblackx commented:

Jan 18, 2011 11:27 AM

So you guys are claiming abuse based on the fact that they are in captivity? Help me to understand this because you appear to have no argument and are ignoring my question.
clintblackx commented:

Jan 12, 2011 10:39 AM

eddy, I was just pointing out the fallacies. in what people were saying about Christianity. Aside from that, I have no problem with Sea World. Are they abusing the animals?
elena commented:

Jan 11, 2011 11:15 AM

y would they abuse the poor whale, his name
eddy commented:

Jan 10, 2011 6:20 PM

for all those who are bickering about `faith`....it doesn´t matter what or who you believe in....this gorgeous, precious, little creature is born in captivity...it doesn´t get any worse then that. So put your petty differences about `who is the best God` aside and fight for this life that may be imprissonned for life........ And, oh yes....btw....I am atheist....but do care PASSIONATELY about life........
clintblackx commented:

Jan 10, 2011 3:26 PM

fish zen, where does the Bible say that?
clintblackx commented:

Jan 10, 2011 1:35 PM

By the way, Toby, God IS real. Maybe you should try expanding your horizons and go to a Christian church (I recommend a Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopal, Westlyan, or Reformed). Ask questions of the pastor and the staff people. Read and study the Bible. Once you do that, THEN make your statements.
clintblackx commented:

Jan 10, 2011 1:26 PM

Toby, why don't you do research before you post such nonsense about something that you don't understand. Here is what I see wrong with your post: 1. Jesus did not kill the swine. They were killed by demons. Since animals (unlike humans) have no souls and Jesus was God (who created man to rule over all living things), this was perfectly acceptable. 2. In regards to Yahweh recommending slitting throats, you need to get a few things straight: a. This was man's way of gaining forgiveness of past sins (all of which changed once Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice for all sins). b. In regards to the slitting of throats, that was not God's commandment. It was an old law that was in place by the government at that time. You need to study Hermeneutics and learn how to read the Bible properly. There have been many changes to the cultures of the world since the books of the Bible were written. By the way, I am a Christian. I will not speak for other religions that I am not a part of.
fish zen commented:

Jan 10, 2011 12:37 PM

the bible always says that a wise man provides for the needs of his animals.

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