Laurel's Law
In Rememberance of Laurel: This petition is to help change the law that requires euthanization of the black bear. Certain circumstances should not require this action. continue reading »
"Black bears are not aggressive. People should be prosecuted for feeding them,especially if they complain of being bitten,not punish the bear. Send the bear to rescue organiation."
"This is not justice for the gentle black bear."
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"I am in favor of Laurel's Law which would allow "circumstances" to come into play before euthanizing a bear. For example, a "cub" who nipped someone would NOT be euthanized because 1) she's a cub and 2) she may just be a curious youngster. Laurel's case w"
"One bite does not an attack make! Let's try to understand animal behavior and not just react to our fears."
"Dont kill the bear!! find a sanctuary for her. You too would bite someone if you were as afraid as she was. Do your research, show compassion, show intelligence, show that you can be different and proactive. Dont do what everybody expects, be unique if y"
"Laurel being euthanized was so uncalled for. This law does need to be changed. "
"It's not right to punish a wild animal with death for doing what wild animals do."
"No animal, no bear should be put down if a hiker/person is breaking the law of being too close. Ever."
"This law must be changed. It is our duty to protect the black bear. God placed them here for a purpose and not for humans to take them away."
"Folks need to be educated about bears so that bears do not pay the price of bad behavior on the part of humans."
"We need to change the laws re killing bears!"
"Not all bears and circumstances are alike. We need to learn how to share our planet with our animal neighbors. We are the ones displacing them and should be more understanding and compassionate. "
"Every case of bear and human contact should be evaluated on the facts of the situation. There should not be a firm law that says a bear should be euthanized. Each case is different, and the fault of the human should be considered, as it is the humans wh"
"I've benn to cades cove many times. I see people going too close to the bears and it's ridiculous. Stay back zoom your camera if you want a closeup. Common sense!!!! Hello...................."
