September 11, 2007

News Release

Re: Whale Murderers Should be Fined and Jailed

“The five Makahs who violently murdered a grey whale should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, “ stated Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce Director, “Their cruelty caused a slow, agonizing death of a sentient whale. It was a blatant crime against nature.”

Under the US Marine Mammal Protection Act a criminal prosecution includes a fine of up to $20,000 and/or imprisonment for up to one year. “Federal law must be enforced. Each whale murderer must not pay a penny less or spend a day less in jail,” added Hamilton.

The whale killers have shown no remorse. Although the Makah council said they were not supporting this illegal kill it may only be a ploy to try to protect future whaling plans. The Makahs and other First Nations tribes want to start full time whaling.

Lifeforce is a Vancouver based ecology organization that was formed in 1981 to protect people, animals and the environment. Lifeforce has opposed all previous whaling plans by the Makahs and others.

For further information:

Peter Hamilton
Phone: 604-649-5258
Email: lifeforcesociety@hotmail.com
Web Site: www.lifeforcefoundation.org