Too many humans are bad for nature

In response to recent comments about too many deer, a spokesperson for the deer released a prepared statement:

“We understand what the humans are saying. The problem we have is that we inhabited this area long before they came along.”

The spokesperson went on to say, “At first we gave them a break by allowing them, in limited numbers, to move into the area, build homes and even hunt other residents for food. We figured that as long as they didn’t bother us, we wouldn’t bother them.”

A lawyer for the deer stated that a court injunction will be sought to have some, but not all, of the ‘feral mammals’ removed. “I believe my clients have been very patient and co-operative and have endured enough,” he said. “Now action is required and the ‘deer’ are asking for your support.

If you wish to help, go to www.peta.org, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on ‘Contact Peta,’ operators are standing by to accept reports of feral humans. The deer assured readers that the humans will be treated humanely, and only those that are able to be rehabilitated will be returned to the area.

“Sure they’re cute, but they’re not pets, they’re wildlife. And their activities can have a significant impact on deer health and safety (the risk of catastrophic injury to deer from humans – from their cars, for example – or disease spread by their droppings, and on plants and property).”

In closing they added, “We are beyond the point of an educational mission to deal with what is, in reality, a community wide issue.”

William ‘Cotton Tail’ Perry

Victoria

Proud to be a healthy Canadian

I am proud to be a Canadian. Yes, there is lots to be proud of being a Canadian such as freedom of speech, thought and religion, as your July 1 editorial indicated.

I am grateful for all the above privileges but most for having excellent health care that Tommy Douglas fought so hard for for all of us to receive equally, even though it is not perfect.

I am most proud to be a Canadian because of the humbleness we stand for. We have lots to boast and feel superior over but we choose to remain humble.

The Americans are not always respectful of that view. We have had misunderstandings from Americans expressed about us. But that is precisely what makes me most proud and pleased to be a Canadian.

Claire-Laura Durocher

Victoria