Laurel's Law

"While I know that the visitors to our parks should be protected, so should our wildlife. I think those that intentionally put themselves in danger by choosing to be in close proximity to wild animals should be fined heavily and that money earmarked for th"

"Please stop this and help us educate instead of harm our wildlife. This is for Laurel. The NPS personal needs to get busy. They too lax and have failed to protect Laurel. "

"This is an unfortunate event. This law needs to be changed. "

"NPS = FOOLS!"

"I am signing this petition to protest the killing of Laurel, the black bear. That was a travesty to kill her. She had really done nothing wrong. It was the ignorant tourist who got too close and being only 1 yr. old, thought he wanted to "play"."

"I was deeply saddened to hear about little Laurel. The man who caused her death should be ashamed of himself."

"PLEASE, I BEG OF YOU CHANGE YOUR RULES.NO BABY BEAR SHOULD BE KILLED BECAUSE A MAN OR WOMAN GETS IN ITS FACE.IM SORRY BUT THIS TIME OF SPRING THE SMALL BEARS ,THIS SIZE , GET THROWN OUT AND THE MOTHER GOES ON HER WAY, AND LEAVES THESE BABIES AND THEY ARE "

"Laws need to be changed! Stop killing our Black Bears!!!"

"Lets try and change these laws so no more bears will be killed to human stupidity."

"euthanization should be reserved for putting out of their misery..not simply to get rid of the problem!! To me Laurel was not the problem but a silly human's actions and uninformed People!! "

"Laurel did not have to be euthanized. Park policies need to be reviewed and I hope they work with the NABC and Dr. Rogers and/or Sue Mansfield to help create new policies."

"There are other ways to manage bear "problems" other than killing! "

"I am proud to be a part of this, thank you for the opportunity. Love & miss you Laurel."

"When anyone goes to a State or National Park they should understand they are entering the home of animals and should be respectful. This Bear was not doing anything but trying to tell man that he was anxious. We need to protect the wildlife and educate "

"This has to change...it's just not fair to do this to any animal!!! We need to educate people about these animals not kill them...Please change these laws!!"

"This was so wrong. Each case should be evaluated on its merits. Because of this all tourist are being called ugly names. We spend 6 months in Pigeon Forge and have never harassed any animal. We do enjoy driving in the car and seeing the bears. If the"

"Change the present law that requires euthanization of the black bear"