EATEN TO EXTINCTION

Mankind will eat anything that live on this earth just to satisfiy their lust. Conservationists are losing the battle to prevent these creatures from extinction. Governments spend billions, no make that trillions of dollars, for their war toys. But when it comes to saving the very earth we stay on, they seem to be short of funds and shy away from passing stricter laws to prevent more destruction of this planet. Politicians give lip service to get votes. NGOs are left to fend for themselves and very few are independent monetarily to go beyond self administeration. Their programmes are just on papers and little else, and will remain so until we open our eyes and take upon ourselve to make change happen.

Small action on every body's part will go a long way. We may think we are too insignificant to make any effect. But if each of us do our part to protect the enviroment and our fast dwindling animal species, the multiplier effect will be able to check the rot. All that is needed is our willingness to act for change.

As an example, if you are to plan a company dinner, make sure to go through the menu. If you see shark fin soup on the menu, you can ask for substitution with something else. Imagine the thousands of people doing the same. At the very least, you can go to sleep with a clear conscience. Next time, you write to your MPs to bring this up in Parliament! - No shark fin soup on the menu at all functions including government functions. You won't die by not eating shark fin soup, but the sharks sure will.