[Hodar]

With Fake fur being cheaper to process, softer, more durable, more variable (hue, texture, density) why would one NEED to kill seals in this day and age.

The market isn't there, in fact it's pretty much dried up. The need isn't there, as we now have artifical products superior in every way. The prestige isn't there, in fact it actually creates a negative impression. So why?

Unless, it's for a sadistic pleasure ...

[lone star annie]

Before it became uncool to wear fur, I bought a beautiful mink coat with a fox collar. Little did I realize, that that little fox is a doggie just like my sweet American Eskimo. My Eskie is soft and furry with a plumed tail.

No way would I wear that jacket now. The demand for fur is gone like you say and it is downright cruel to kill these baby seals. Shame on Canada.

[NotQuiteCricket]

If fake fur is so easy to make, and nice to look at, why do they use dog fur?

[laotzu]

"Unless, it's for a sadistic pleasure"

Must everyone who doesn't agree with us be painted as monsters?

Republicans don't really want to starve children.

Southernors don't really want to lynch blacks.

Men don't really want to oppress women.

And...Canadians don't really want to kill baby seals just for sadistic pleasure.

We listen to this sort of vile lieing everyday from liberals. Must we also hear it from you, at FreeRepublic? Shame on you.

[blackdog]

My grandmother gave me seal skin/fur slippers in 1970. They were hand sewn from Iceland. She purchased them on a cruise while in port.

Those slippers wear like armor. They've lasted 33 years. They're not from baby seals, but from adult pelts.

[monday]

"why would one NEED to kill seals in this day and age."

Probably because they are hurting the fishing industry. Seals eat a lot of fish.

[Gringo1]

I think the Canadians should market these hunts as "extreme vacations"......"Come to Canada and club harp seals in the relaxed atmosphere of the Canadian frontier".

After a great day of clubbing seals you can:

Enjoy a gourmet meal prpared by our internationally acclaimed chefs.

Relax in a jacuzzi spa while your kill is being cleaned and processed by our expert staff.

Enjoy free local calls in the comfort of your suite or just watch premium first run movies on satellite tv.

Have a nice massage to help unwind after a long day of clubbing those pesky, annoying seals whose populations have exploded to the bursting point due to the actions of those tree-hugging, dirt-munching druids of the animal rights crowd.


Hell, I'd sign up just to piss off the PETA crowd.