SEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION SOCIETY
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April 10, 2013
They have been called "prates", "Eco-terrerists" and 'violent", according to Martin L. King, "You cannot commit an act of violence against a non-sentient object". So if you damage a non- sentient machine that is used for the inhumane and illegal killing of an innocent, living creature, that is not violent. Sea Shepherd has never actually injured or killed anybody so they are not violent, or terrorists. Calling them "pirates" would also be incorrect. According to the UN World Charter for Nature, any individual, or organization has the right to enforce international conservation laws.
In my opinion, they one of the most direct environmental/animal rights organizations out there. Most organizations make a lot of noise, but do very little to help their cause. Sea Shepherd is the only organization who is physically stopping Japanese whaling in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary (they saved 932 whales last whaling season). They are the only ones who are helping the park rangers of the Galapagos Islands, they were the ones who ending whaling in Norway, Iceland, and Spain. They were the ones who (without hurting or killing anybody) scuttled the Sierra, a pirate whaling ship responsible for killing more than 25,000 whales. They are also one of the few organizations doing something about whaling in the Faroe Islands. I believe they are also the only organization doing things to end the seal slaughter in Namibia (I could be wrong).
They are doing many things that other people and organizations are just to scared to do or don't want to spend the money to do.
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March 10, 2013
Sea Shepherd is doing an excellent job protecting what "should be" a lwhale sanctuary. Japan is violating
this by illegal whaling in these waters. If it weren't for Sea Shepherd, no one would be protecting these beautiful whales. And if Japan ceased this illegal activity. They could move on to better things.
US Court calling Capt. Watson a pirate when they are just upholding the law? Unfortunate and blind.
Courts can have blinders on--I think the US court has blinders on in this case. Or money influencing them?!
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December 17, 2012
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We are unhappy that Sea Shepherd feels it necessary to have Bridget Bardot painted with breasts toppling over her suit on the boat that "bares" her name. It has nothing to do with saving the whales and undermines their respectability. Steve Irwin is not depicted in a pair of Speedos with testicles dangling underneath, and it would serve Sea Shepherd well to cover the cleavage on Ms. Bardot
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October 19, 2012
What organization is doing more to stop the Japanese whaling industry? I suppose one could say that the great civil rights leaders broke laws also, or faced trumped up charges in order to obstruct their action.
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September 25, 2012
In response to the reviewer "Kurt W" that posted on July/27/2012: Paul's running from the law is not as black-and-white as it seems. If you have been following this organization, you will realize that the charges are trumped up and wholly based on politico-commercial agendas of a few erring nations with blatant disregard for the environment. There is very specific video evidence supporting him and Sea Shepherd, despite which these nations' governments issued notices just to slow this organization work and bog them down around court cases. I am glad he is fighting those false charges and spending time where it will be most impactful. Would you rather he spend months circling courts arguing against baseless cases, or in the oceans as creatures are being mindlessly slaughtered, and worst - having parts hacked-off and left to die?
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January 25, 2012
This in my opinion, is the greatest charity in terms of action. Right now they are the only people down there saving whales and are the greatest contributors to the preservation of wildlife.
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January 18, 2012
I recently read of the Sea Shepherd scout vessel "Brigitte Bardot" being damaged and forced to retreat from their bold efforts to save the whales from the cruel and inhumane hapoons of the Japanese fleet. My heart goes out to the many whales that will be slaughtered yet again this year. I immediately went online and made a donation in hopes that others will do the same in an effort to get this vessel back to the urgent mission of saving our last remaining whales. After reading of the 4 star rating by Charity Navigator, I am even more committed to supporting the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and their bold mission on the seas.
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What specific problem, purpose, priority, or project prompted your gift?
article regarding the damage to the Brigitte Bardot
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in hopes of assisting in the speedy repairs to the Brigitte Bardot
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If you want to make a real difference, then donate to the Sea Sheppard and join the fight to save the last of our whales and other sea creatures from a cruel and inhumane death.
November 20, 2011
I'm so glad that I support an organization that keeps 80+% of their money in program expense. That puts me at ease to know that my contribution will go directly to saving the lives or whales & marine life. It make me feel good that my donor dollars are not mindlessly wasted on administrative & fundraising expense. I believe in this organization and I will continue to support.
Go Sea Shepherd!
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November 1, 2011
Words and observation aren't enough and the people of SSCS understand that. We need to support the people that are willing to risk everything to save the creatures of our oceans.
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June 26, 2011
The men of the Sea Shepard are risking their lives for something they believe in, and is the right thing to do. The Japanese are the bad guys, not the men of the Sea Shepard.
What I don't understand is why there is not a world organization to stop this slaughter of our marine life!
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Nothing at all, they are doing everything they can!
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Why did you make your donation at this time?
To help save the whales
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That it is a worthy organization to help wildlife.
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