Blue Whale for a Day

Posted by michellefrey on 11/14/2007 4:01 pm

Japan’s new Prime Minister, Yasuo Fukuda, is in Washington, DC making the rounds and we wanted to make sure that he knows how Americans feel about Japan’s whaling practices—they totally stink!

Despite an international moratorium on whaling, Japan continues to whale under the guise of “scientific research.” We’re not buying it.

So, a bunch of us suited up in humpback and blue whale costumes and hit the pavement to see if we could find Mr. Fukuda and deliver our message. We were a pod of whales seeking sanctuary from Japan’s relentless whale hunting.

While we didn’t find the Prime Minister, we did feel the love from fellow Americans. They wanted to know what more they could do to help us seek sanctuary and had fun taking our pictures and honking their horns in support.

President Bush is meeting with Mr. Fukuda later in the week. Do you think he’ll deliver our message of whale sanctuary or just shake his hand and smile?

2 comments

Comments:

imwithlennon11 [Visitor] on November 19, 2007 at 14:31

My guess is that bush will just shake hands and smile, thats about all hes good for it seems. Its great to see what you guys are doing for the whales, and more Americans need to join in on the support. As more Americans take a stand against it, that should create a more powerful force on the two governments to stop whaling. i am all for making a difference i just wish i new exactly how to help out because my young age limits me from attending or being active in most things.

Peace always.
Madison

briandavid [Member] on January 08, 2008 at 17:00

if you are serious about this problem leave me your e-mail address and i will give you win win solution that involves no cost just media attention.

brian123@tpg.com.au

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