uk.environment.conservation

On Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:16:42 -0700, NadiaNYC
wrote:

>Captive animals in Romania's 35 or more zoos are destined to be killed
>as the country's deplorable zoos do not meet EU standards. Some of the
>zoos are already closed. The animals are scheduled to die by October,
>if they dont starve to death first.
>
>PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION AND HELP SAVE THEM:
>http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/save-romanian-zoo-animals
>
>
>PETITION OVERVIEW:
>Daily Mail Article:
>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=426919&in_page_id=1766&ito=1490
>
>Video (Buhusi Zoo, now closed):
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo_WFSqiJnA&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ethelionsroar%2Eus%2FVideo%2DArchive%2Ephp
>
>
>PETITION LETTER (What you are signing):
>We the undersigned urge the European Parliament to help the zoo
>animals in Romania.
>
>While we applaud the EU for having proper animal welfare guidelines,
>our plea is to give mercy and compassion to the animals that are now
>facing slaughter due to Romania's deplorable zoo conditions that are
>unable to meet EU's standards. Surely for a wealthy union of
>(supposedly) civilized nations, funds can be allocated to rescue these
>poor animals.
>
>This is no longer a problem for Romania alone. When you allowed her to
>become a member of the European Union without stipulations, Romania's
>problems become the EU's duty to fix as well. From her animal welfare
>standards (or lack thereof) to her horrific orphanages, the union must
>do everything in its power to help save the lives of the innocent and
>helpless victims of Romania.
>
>We only hope that in the future, candidate countries for EU membership
>will have to meet standards setforth by the union PRIOR to being
>accepted. Countries like Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina have
>no regard for animal welfare. They also have decrepit zoos and conduct
>state-run-massacres of strays instead of implementing TNR (trap/neuter/
>release) and other humane programs. There must be stipulations prior
>to EU acceptance to break this vicious cycle of further victimizing
>the helpless victims.
>
>"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the
>way its animals are treated." -Mahatma Ghandi.
>
>We only speak for those poor creatures who can not. These animals did
>nothing wrong but to be born. They have been subjected to abuse and
>neglect all their lives. They deserve to thrive and live in peace; not
>punished for the cruelty and ignorance of their captors. PLEASE HELP
>THEM!!!
>
>Sincerely, on behalf of the animals,
>The undersigned


Consider it done. Cross posted to my friends in other groups.