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As I’ve said before, there are very few things in life that are certain and the ones that are, are certainly happening now. However, if something should be uncertain but the product of the action is valued enough, it can be a good thing to put forth our effort and battle for an uncertainty.
In this journal, I wish to address some of the current issues associated with wolves and wolf hunting as well as what you can do to show your support.
As I’m sure many of you are already aware, on September 8th 2009 the preliminary injunction to stop the hunting of wolves due to them being illegally removed from the endangered species list was declined. This means that wolf hunting this year was approved, through ruling by Montana Chief Judge Donald Molloy.
A preliminary injunction is entered by a court prior to a determination of the merits of a legal case, in order to restrain a party from going forward with a course of conduct until the case has been decided. If the case is decided against the party that has demanded removal of the injunction, then the injunction will usually be made permanent. If the case is decided in favor of that party, then the injunction will usually be dissolved or dismissed.
In most courts in the
- That there is a substantial likelihood of success on the merits of the case
- That they face a substantial threat of irreparable damage or injury if the injunction is not granted
- That the balance of harms weighs in favor of the party seeking the preliminary injunction
- That the grant of an injunction would serve the public interest.
And there’s your daily education referenced from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia :lol:
Now, this has already happened and wolf hunting is going on – right now in the states of
To sum it up (if your not going to read the article), the injunction was declined because Judge Malloy, disagreed that the hunts this year would damage the wolf population in those regions as a whole. Unfortunately, that may be the case when only a small handful of all the wolves in those regions are breeding pairs (75 is a common quota). Should the breeding pairs be killed, the packs left behind may very well go into turmoil where inbreeding and cross-breeding occur. In short, the genetic makeup of the wolf may be permanently scarred by human superstition.
Rodger Schlickeisen, President of Defenders of Wildlife, said "While we are disappointed that the court did not issue an injunction, we are encouraged that the court seems to agree with us that the Obama Department of the Interior's delisting of the wolf was illegal and appears, as we have repeatedly said, to have reflected a political, rather than a science-based decision."
Ah yes, politics and politicians…lovely people, don’t you think? *cough* I am NOT a member of PETA or ALF by any means because I do not agree with their methods. If you are to throw red paint on a woman’s fur coat, I’d hope some would get in her mouth, but this is not helping anything. She would have it replaced and more lives would be lost due to someone’s ignorance. Legal action is required to get anything ultimately resolved. I AM a supporter of Defenders of Wildlife, Earth Justice, and other conservation groups because of their cause as well as lawful actions taken. DoW knows that the best way to fight the system is within the system.
Down to the point, we need widespread action in the region you are living in now. There isn’t anything we can do about the preliminary injunction being declined, it’s done and passed, but what we can do is address our
Defenders of Wildlife (DoW) are well known for their endeavors and have had more success than any other conservation organization worldwide. DoW is very reputable, and should an individual be representing them, they must act accordingly.
Here are some ways to benefit the wolves:
· Set up a group in your area in which contact with senators, mayors, and other politicians can be made to address current issues. As a constituent, the elected officials work for you and it’s their job to address your concerns. To learn more about how to contact your government officials follow this link: http://www.defenders.org/take_action/community_activism/meet_with_legislators.php And here is a link showing all the
· Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper publisher. Here’s more info on this tactic: http://www.defenders.org/take_action/community_activism/write_a_letter_to_the_editor.php
· Are you a party animal? Then host a party for the animals! Community events can make a huge impact on the patrons. Hosting a local cookout for the wolves would be an excellent way to educate people about wolves and their interaction with humans and human lifestyles. Learn more here: http://www.defenders.org/take_action/community_activism/throw_a_wild_event.php
· Post flyers in your community about wolves. Local parks, schools, colleges, libraries, and recreation facilities are great places to get the word out! Flyers should be informative but I would not advise the use of graphic hunting images. These disturbing images catch people’s attention, though to post them in a public place would only get them torn down just as quick as they were put up. Here’s a good example of how your flyer should look: http://www.defenders.org/take_action/community_activism/flyer_in_your_community.php
Don’t give up so easily! If there’s a will, there’s a way!
As for my personal involvement, I will be contacting government officials to address my concerns with the wolves of the Northern Rocky regions. This morning, I spent hours talking with Defenders of Wildlife representatives and the Davis Miles Law Firm on how to go about these efforts. What I’d like to do now is host a local gathering in the
ALL Albuquerque, NM residents that wish to become involved meet me at the Juan Tabo Library on October 17th at 1:00pm.
On that day I will be looking for individuals that would be suitable and able to meet with
Also, post this journal on your MySpace, Facebook, Live Journal, any other blogs you may be involved with to spread the word!
There is a chance and there is always Hope! Divided we fall but united WE STAND TALL!!!!! It’s a battle worth fighting for!
Blessings,
~Wolf of Samhain
