Why does it matter if we save the Vaquita?
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OK, I get it. There are a lot of other hot issues out there.
I also know that a LOT of us have disaster fatigue.
I know a LOT of us don't need more bad news.
So why do I post and post and post and post about the vaquita?
Well first I'm falling for the little critters.
But my point here is that this is a relatively small problem with very exact solutions. This isn't global warming and this isn't a Mars mission. This isn't how to make our nation more compassionate and secure.
BUT, this is a chance to draw a line. This is saving one spot of beauty in a world that is falling apart around us. Again we have a beautiful animal that is dying for one reason GREED, by one method ILLEGAL POACHING, with an enemy that is located in 3 precise locations (fishing towns in the Sea of Cortez), who are only armed with ROCKS and PLASTIC NETS and they are NOT wealthy.
So if we can't draw a line and pull together to save the vaquita, how are we going to fix global warming? Create a culture where racism and xenophobia are not acceptable? Promote hope and tolerance rather than hate and violence as solutions? Cooperate rather than compete? Show we can rise to a challenge rather than express our sorrow and regret (or is it thoughts and prayers)?
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