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	Cuddly polar bear cub better off dead, activist says

Newfman

3-19-2007 4:34 PM

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3-19-2007 4:53 PM

gingembre

What an ass! His argument is ridiculous, especially in light of the threatened status of polar bears. This guy sounds scary.

3-19-2007 5:42 PM

Socratoad

Perhaps it might, just might be more humane if this over zealous so called activist were put out of his misery.

3-19-2007 6:41 PM

dellarae

Here, Here !!!

3-19-2007 9:45 PM

double-d

Agreed! What a dork!

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