Exotic animal trade hurts diversity
I was very dismayed that Rudy did not discourage people from bringing
back "exotic pets" on their travels or buy fur (even though he did say
it was "politically incorrect"). Your show is on public radio and has
many listeners. IMHO, giving these actions (i.e. buying "exotic pets"
and fur) your subtle approval is very irresponsible as they lead
directly to the suffering of animals.
The trade in "exotic animals" is a multi-billion trade and very often
illegal, resulting in many problems associated with the demise of
endangered species, upset of the ecosystem and biodiversity, and not
to say the suffering and death of wild animals that are taken out of
their natural habitat, transported to foreign lands, etc.
--Carmen
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