Dolphins = non human persons

[pokerfan]

[T Wolf]

1. If not for our destroying their (ocean) world, they are smart enough to stay as far away

from humans as dolphinly possible.

[MineralMan]

3. Not really. I've had them approach my fishing boat in California

and give me a lookover. They didn't seem inclined to fear me much. Clever critters -- I gave them some of my live bait, which did nothing to discourage them.

[catbyte]

4. I was in a zodiac in the Au Au Channel on Maui

several years ago and we were surrounded by at least 24 dolphins. I leaned over to look in the water and, as I did, one of the dolphins turned slightly and looked me right in the eye. I felt a surge of something I never felt before--recognition? Awe? I don't know, but I'm absolutely sure that that dolphin was as aware and as curious of me as I was him him. It was one of the most awesome experiences of my life and I still get chills thinking about it.

Diane

Anishnabe in MI

[Mojambo]

2. One of my favorite Onion headlines.

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/28315

"Dolphins Evolve Opposable Thumbs"

'Oh, Shit,' Says Humanity

[rrneck]

5. So long

and thanks for all the fish.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojydNb3Lrrs

[groovedaddy]

6. don't forget the whales! Sentient? Very well could be. n.t

[frebrd]

7. And humans should be regarded as.........

non-cetacean persons.

:)

[Iggo]

8. That's it. I'me getting dolphin-married,

[ZombieHorde]

9. I am sure there are scientists who feel the same about their pet dog or cat. nt