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pokerfan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-12-10 03:17 PM
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Dolphins = non human persons

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T Wolf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-12-10 03:20 PM
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1. If not for our destroying their (ocean) world, they are smart enough to stay as far away
from humans as dolphinly possible.
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MineralMan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-12-10 03:24 PM
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3. Not really. I've had them approach my fishing boat in California
and give me a lookover. They didn't seem inclined to fear me much. Clever critters -- I gave them some of my live bait, which did nothing to discourage them.
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catbyte Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-12-10 03:33 PM
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4. I was in a zodiac in the Au Au Channel on Maui
several years ago and we were surrounded by at least 24 dolphins. I leaned over to look in the water and, as I did, one of the dolphins turned slightly and looked me right in the eye. I felt a surge of something I never felt before--recognition? Awe? I don't know, but I'm absolutely sure that that dolphin was as aware and as curious of me as I was him him. It was one of the most awesome experiences of my life and I still get chills thinking about it.

Diane

Anishnabe in MI
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-12-10 03:22 PM
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2. One of my favorite Onion headlines.
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/28315

"Dolphins Evolve Opposable Thumbs"

'Oh, Shit,' Says Humanity
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rrneck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-12-10 03:46 PM
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5. So long
and thanks for all the fish.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojydNb3Lrrs

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groovedaddy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-12-10 03:51 PM
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6. don't forget the whales! Sentient? Very well could be. n.t
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frebrd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-12-10 04:51 PM
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7. And humans should be regarded as.........
non-cetacean persons.

:)
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Iggo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-12-10 05:34 PM
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8. That's it. I'me getting dolphin-married,
Edited on Tue Jan-12-10 05:36 PM by Iggo
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ZombieHorde Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-13-10 12:56 AM
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9. I am sure there are scientists who feel the same about their pet dog or cat. nt
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