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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / May 2005Urge Red Lobster to stop importing Canadian seafood
OK, I signed onto this "boycott", even though I'm not a big seafood lover, and have never eaten at a Red Lobster in my live (and probably never will). But, I abhor the Canadian seal hunt, and a voice is a voice... The link will take you to the HSUS web site regarding this, and it will send letters/faxes/emails to the CEO of the company that owns Red Lobster, the CEO of the Red Lobster chain, & Red Lobster's "customer service" department. https://community.hsus.org/campaign/redlobster?rk=vpz-mx71TmwJW  SignatureThe ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)© email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > OK, I signed onto this "boycott", even though I'm not a big seafood lover, > and have never eaten at a Red Lobster in my live (and probably never will). Same here. I signed the petition earlier today. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > OK, I signed onto this "boycott", even though I'm not a big seafood lover > <<<<<<<<<<< I just realized my pun <giggles> >, and have never eaten at a Red Lobster in my live (and probably > never will). But, I abhor the Canadian seal hunt, and a voice is a [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > "customer service" department. > https://community.hsus.org/campaign/redlobster?rk=vpz-mx71TmwJW > OK, I signed onto this "boycott", even though I'm not a big seafood > lover, and have never eaten at a Red Lobster in my live (and probably [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > https://community.hsus.org/campaign/redlobster?rk=vpz-mx71TmwJW I signed the petition. I worked for "Dead Lobster" (as I fondly call it) in 1982. Back then it was owned by General Mills, the folks who brought you cereal for breakfast. The restaurant originally started in Florida and the name was bought out by GM. I don't know about now, but back then they had all their seafood fresh frozen in from Florida and points east, not from Canada. They received regular shipments every morning. Seems like "corporate America" has taken over and not with the good of all creatures in mind. I could tell you some pretty funny stories about working there, though ;) Jill > But, I abhor the Canadian seal hunt, and a voice is a voice... I don't uphold the seal hunt, but if people who are primarily fishermen are taking part in it, one has to wonder why. Could it be that the failure of the cod stock and depletion of other seafood has something to do with it? If that's the case, boycotting Canadian lobster just makes the plight of the fishermen worse, and encourages them to find other sources of income. No one with a family to feed is going to say "Oh! Red Lobster isn't buying my fish because I moonlight clubbing seals. I guess I'd better stop fishing and clubbing and take a course in television repair." A better way to protest, to my mind, is to stop buying anything produced from the seal slaughter. Marion After reading your link, I agree completely with Marion. The connection is too oblique and non-direct to affect seal-clubbing/skinning done by fishermen. Execs @ the restaurant chains may get the point, but I would be amazed if the fishermen did. I know they got bad reps and not everyone will agree, but I think PETA and ALF going "right for the jugular" - unarguably direct, albeit illegal - have more results w/public attention/kneejerk reactions of corporate responsibility. I.E. - spread word not to buy fur products in any form but "fake", etc. This boycott campaign is not direct enough, IMHO. It will only - if at all having any effect - force fishermen to kill more baby seals to augment their incomes, which has *no* effect on Red Lobster or any food-selling chain. BTW did anyone know there is a gov't (USA) alert that USA-harvested seafood, especially oysters/clams/scallops test positive lately for bigtime pollution hazards to hoomin consumption? I'm not eating *any* shellfish until this is in the all-clear from CDC and FDA......hazard had nothing to do w/regular fish. Magic Mood Jeep© wrote: > But, I abhor the Canadian seal hunt, and a voice is a voice... I don't uphold the seal hunt, but if people who are primarily fishermen are taking part in it, one has to wonder why. Could it be that the failure of the cod stock and depletion of other seafood has something to do with it? If that's the case, boycotting Canadian lobster just makes the plight of the fishermen worse, and encourages them to find other sources of income. No one with a family to feed is going to say "Oh! Red Lobster isn't buying my fish because I moonlight clubbing seals. I guess I'd better stop fishing and clubbing and take a course in television repair." A better way to protest, to my mind, is to stop buying anything produced from the seal slaughter. Marion > OK, I signed onto this "boycott", even though I'm not a big seafood lover, > and have never eaten at a Red Lobster in my live (and probably never will). [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > https://community.hsus.org/campaign/redlobster?rk=vpz-mx71TmwJW I don't have time to go look at the link, but i really can't see what lobster has to do with the seal hunt (which i hate too) Kristy confused canadian It is not a direct boycott and its intent will be totally unnoticed. >> OK, I signed onto this "boycott", even though I'm not a big seafood lover, >> and have never eaten at a Red Lobster in my live (and probably never will). [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Kristy > confused canadian > I don't have time to go look at the link, but i really can't see what > lobster has to do with the seal hunt (which i hate too) I suppose it's time for my annual post in favour of the seal hunt. Since there isn't a Red Lobster here, and if there were, it wouldn't be 'importing' Canadian sea food, I'm not much interested in the boycott anyway. SignatureCheryl >Since there isn't a Red Lobster here, and if there were, it wouldn't be >'importing' Canadian sea food, I'm not much interested in the boycott >anyway. If you've seen the kitchen of the average Red Lobster you wouldn't want to eat there, either. |
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