The Importance Of Sealing

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Cuteness is society’s devious way of preventing the loss of infant seal life. However, seals are not going extinct, so why are so many people against hunting these animals? Anti-sealing campaigns argue that it isn’t moral to kill a seal for fur, and that it is only a foolish luxury. However, the Inuit people use every part of the seal, from its fur to its meat, and even its intestines. Family, survival and tradition in the eyes of the Inuit are of great value, leading to the necessity of sealing. The common belief that seal hunters are ignorant to moral is, in fact, not true, and should be eliminated from the eyes of the public immediately.

Animal welfare groups portray the Inuit as monsters who kill animals for pleasure, but in truth, the …show more content…

Although the Inuit were exempted from the ban, it is of no use, for once prices go down, they will no longer have the money they need in order to survive. The EU and media choose to ignore the opinions and perspectives of the Inuit. The Europeans ignore the fact that the Inuit are indeed part of the world economy. They work especially hard to provide for their families. With the environmental conditions up in the north, there are very few economical options for the Inuit. They need to hunt seals for money. By banning seal products, the main source of income for the Inuit are taken …show more content…

They are concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior, as well as the goodness and badness of human character. Their basis is understandable, as the slaughtering of animals can be seen as inhumane in the public eye. Over the years we have evolved in our way of respectful treatment of animals, and learned to put aside our superior status. However, the perspective of the European Union is narrow minded, as they do not take into account how seals are required in Inuit survival.
“The ban on seal products adopted in the European Union was a political decision that has no basis in fact or science,” said by Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade. This quote further proves the above point, as the EU’s prohibition of seal products lacks substantial substructure.

Sealing is not simply about the hunt; it’s gaining first hand knowledge about wildlife and the environment, sharing food in the community, preserving traditional skills, and celebrating cultural

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