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Asian Turtle Crisis!!! PLEASE READ!!!

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Posted by: lacunacobra at Wed Jan 19 16:31:43 2005  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by lacunacobra ]  
   

I just want to say that this is in no way intended to disrespect the Asian people or their culture. I just have some questions.



I have recently seen pics of both large and small turtles being butchered alive in an Asian market -- WARNING!!! These are VERY graphic pics!!!



I barely even got past the first one cuz I was just overcome with tears.

I was so devastated. Does anyone know if this goes on in the US? And what can we possibly do to educate people about a HUMANE way of slaughtering these animals? I understand that turtles are used for food and medicine, and I am by no means a vegan, but many of these turtles are endangered and butchering them while they're still alive is barbaric. There just has to be a better way. If anyone has any info, please reply to this post. I just want to get the message out there about conservation and so that others can be educated. All comments are appreciated!
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