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Support Actions to End Icelandic Whaling
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    Petitioning
    1. President of the United States (Barack Obama)
  2. Created By
    Marah Hardt
    Kailua Kona, HI
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Icelandic whaling practices continue to thwart international efforts to protect whale species around the globe. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke has informed the President that Iceland's fin whale hunt is a direct threat to the species, and recommends the U.S. take action, including potential trade sanctions, to persuade Iceland to stop the whale hunts. President Obama has 60 days to respond to the request by Mr. Locke. Given that the fin whale fishing industry in Iceland supports a dwindling market in Japan (it is not used for domestic consumption), now is the time for the President to step forward and put the pressure on Iceland to reign in this archaic and unnecessary practice.

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Dear

I am writing to encourage support of strong diplomatic actions and if necessary, trade sanctions, against Iceland for their continued support of whaling, despite the global moratorium.

Recent reviews of their practice show their hunt is a direct threat to fin whale populations, and exists only to supply the Japanese market-- not Icelandic food needs.

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke recommends the U.S. take action, including potential trade sanctions, to persuade Iceland to stop the whale hunts. We encourage you to support this recommendation by calling for strong diplomatic discussions and if necessary, imposing sanctions on Iceland if diplomacy fails.

Sincerely,

[Your name]

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