Apr07
Turn Gitmo Into an Empathy Exhibit
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We've written a letter to Mr. Fried suggesting that, once all of the detainees have been relocated, Gitmo keep its doors open as an "empathy center." The detention center would change its name to the Guantanamo Bay Empathy Exhibit (GBEE) and display our Animal Liberation Project. The GBEE would teach people that—regardless of race, religion, ability, gender, or species—everyone deserves respect and compassion, and it would allow people to explore ways that they can promote nonviolent and non-exploitive relationships with all beings.
We really hope that Mr. Fried takes us up on our offer. With the Senate's proposal to lift the 47-year-old ban on travel to Cuba, now is a great time to show the world that we are willing to learn from our mistakes. After all, if the U.S. and Cuba can break down barriers, shouldn't people be able to do the same with animals?
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Wonderfully written, Tracy!! Here's hoping they consider.
Posted by: Carla | April 7, 2009 03:03 PM
Well said Tracy =} It would be wonderful away to make a horrible place something positive. Hope they actually do it..
Posted by: Crystal | April 7, 2009 04:15 PM
If they decide to do this, I suggest they use the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, California as their model.
Posted by: Rev. Meg Schramm | April 8, 2009 11:18 AM
I just saw a slide show of how in an Island called Island of Feroe in Dinamarca young males slawtter Dolphins once a year to show that they are a man. Please go to lail-alsahara.com to see the pictures, they are worrifying.
The ocean is red from their blood
Posted by: Zenaida Rivera | June 3, 2009 09:53 AM