g to pass this Act, which has been called theDolphin Death Act from observers. The Act would also claim that the tuna couldbe dolphin safe even if it did encircle dolphins just as long as observers from theboat claim that no dolphins were harmed or killed. The Act has been passed bythe House or Representatives, but it was stopped before getting to the Senate.Even though the act has not made too much progress so far, it is believed that itwill be passed in the near future. I believe this new Act trying to be passed is absolutely ridiculous. Not onlydoes it supply enormous loop holes, but it is disrespectful to the dolphins. howcan these fishermen live with themselves after watching the poor dolphins getcaught and killed? Lets analyze the saying dolphin-safe. The first part isdolphin, the species which has been protected for nearly ten years. The last partis safe, meaning secure, out of danger, above water, if you will. How can you saythat the netting and capturing of the dolphins can qualify under the saying dolphinsafe? There is a simple solution to saving the dolphins; keep the previousamendment by the MMPA. Studies show that even after the trapping wasstopped dolphin populations were only slowly regaining strength. If we stop theprotection of them now, we could be looking at the annihilation of many dolphinspecies. after that, how would the fishermen find their tuna? Their solution is notthe most intelligent. If you are going to trap the dolphins, at least make sure theyare safely returned. We cannot be lazy and careless with living creatures. It iscruel and unusual punishment, and I for one will not stand for it. What I can do personally to help is write to the Presidential candidates andcomplain about what the Clinton administration has done. As hopeless as it mayseem, if enough people voice their opinion, change can be made. Something elseI can do personally is make sure that my family purchases brands of tuna fromBumblebee, StarK...
