Open Letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Canadian Members of Parliment:
My fellow Canadians,
I feel that some of the tension regarding whether or not to end the Canadian seal slaughter stems out of concern for our fellow Canadians who risk losing their livelihood. I can sympathize that in these difficult economic times, there must be considerable strain put on you to protect the best interests of the citizens you are meant to represent.
However, it must also be noted that there is a morally significant difference between what is right and what is “right now”. At this point in history, the line may not seem clearly drawn to us, that it becomes obvious which decision to make when we are weighing animal welfare with the welfare of our citizens.
I ask you to recall that not so long ago in our global history similar dilemma’s were put before us when we were deliberating between what was right for the North American Negro’s well-being, and what was right then for the industries that thrived off of their segregation and marginalization.
Our forefathers made the right and difficult decision and triumphed the coming age of equality. I am asking you now, make the right and difficult decision, and triumph a new age of humanity; one which demonstrates our values for reason by recognizing that industry is not a morally acceptable reason for denying compassion in the presence of great suffering.
My fellow Canadians, please hear my and spread my voice. Stop the Canadian seal hunt, and put our virtues as rational compassionate beings, over the fleeting interests of economy and the market place. The world has proven it will survive failing industry, but it has never forgiven a failing in moral character.
Sincerely,
Tiffany Laura Junghans
