CBC reports that the main “front” of the seal hunt opened today. I’ve been reading up on it ever since an acquaintance sent me an e-mail last month about the Humane Society of the United States’ (HSUS) opposition of the annual hunt. What I read on their website shocked and appalled me — but not for the reasons you might think.
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Agnes pointed out this article on CBC.ca today. It’s refreshing that the U.S. Secret Service and Treasury Department can take a break from fighting terrorism and the deficit to care for a single-parent family of ducks trying to make a go of it in these troubled times. Proof that a kindler, gentler administration is in charge.
American families worried about the safety of their children can take hope from this story: just camp out on the Treasury Department’s sidewalk and you too will be taken care of and “relocated to a wetter and safer location.”
Well, as long as it’s not slated for drilling oil…