We the undersigned are asking and begging you to please consider the safety of Japan by doing something about the dolphin drive hunting taking place. I understand that this hunting is a huge part of Japanese culture, and the meat is a great way to make a profit, but recent discoveries have shown that dolphin meat contains toxic levels of mercury and cadmium, possibly liking to the 1700 deaths from mercury poisening in the 1950's. I speak for the entire country of Japan when I say that dolphin meat is not safe for anyone to eat. I believe there is a reason for the high mercury and cadmium levels in dolphin meat. I believe that it's not natural for humans to consume this meat.
Another thing to consider is extintion. I'm not just talking about the extinction of dolphins. What's to become of man-kind if we keep killing off species after species? Every animal is linked together in a chain. Think about the animals that consume dolphins and porpoises as a vital part of their diet. If dolphins become extinct, there goes a huge part of that animal's diet, which puts that animal at risk for extinction.
Please think about the future of Japan instead of the profit of the present. Please consider the safety of your country, and the security of the species. Dolphins are the most majestic creatures of the sea, and I believe we need to stop destroying them. Please consider this letter. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
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