07-30-2015, 02:38 PM
I don't doubt that some Zimbabweans are unaware or unfazed by the killing of Cecil. There is 80% poverty, illiteracy, and other issues the citizens there are facing in their day to day lives.
But, the conservationists, the police, some of the citizens of Zimbabwe, and a lot of people around the world obviously do care. Not only was Cecil protected, he was part of a research study for years and he reportedly drew tourists (and their desperately needed $$$).
At any rate, I care about what happened to Cecil and hold his killers in contempt. And, l agree with Zimbabwean police that those who broke the law and killed him deserve to be prosecuted.
I don't know if Palmer will be prosecuted or if he'll get off by claiming he didn't know this particular lion was protected (which may be true), but I'm glad he's being forced to answer for his part publicly.
But, the conservationists, the police, some of the citizens of Zimbabwe, and a lot of people around the world obviously do care. Not only was Cecil protected, he was part of a research study for years and he reportedly drew tourists (and their desperately needed $$$).
At any rate, I care about what happened to Cecil and hold his killers in contempt. And, l agree with Zimbabwean police that those who broke the law and killed him deserve to be prosecuted.
I don't know if Palmer will be prosecuted or if he'll get off by claiming he didn't know this particular lion was protected (which may be true), but I'm glad he's being forced to answer for his part publicly.