The baby harp seals of the world have now found at least one civilized place on this planet to be born where they can be spared the greed and cruelty of humankind.
The Russian government has banned the hunting of baby harp seals in the regions surrounding the White Sea.
"It is clear that it should have been banned a long time ago," said Putin at a meeting with the Minister of Natural Resources.
This leaves only Canada and Norway as the remaining baby seal butchers and both of these nations should be ashamed of themselves in light of this decision by Russia.
Putin acknowledged the importance of the hunting industry in the region and said that he would require the government to compensate incomes of the White Sea people in connection with the ban on hunting.
"This is one of their means of existence. Therefore, simply banning is inadequate. A system of support measures must be worked out to secure employment and income of those who live and work there," said Putin. ...
Russia Bans the Slaughter of Baby Harp Seals
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