121 online
 
Most Popular Choices
Share on Facebook 33 Printer Friendly Page More Sharing
Exclusive to OpEd News:
General News    H3'ed 6/10/12

" Sea Shepherd" Captain Paul Watson Interview: Waiting on German Justice and a Note From Martin Sheen

By       (Page 2 of 2 pages) Become a premium member to see this article and all articles as one long page.   13 comments
Follow Me on Twitter     Message Jerry Cope
Become a Fan
  (1 fan)


Martin Sheen by Sea Shepherd

Actor and environmentalist Martin Sheen sent the following note for readers;

One of Time magazine's environmental heroes of the 20th century, my good friend, Captain Paul Watson, is beloved the world over as one of the forefather's of the marine conservation movement.  Simply put, there is absolutely no one who has done more to positively and directly impact the health of our oceans and their eco-systems.  I invite conservation-minded individuals around the globe to join me in urging Germany to deny this politically motivated extradition request from Costa Rica and allow Paul to return to his critical role of protecting sharks, whales, seals, dolphins, sea turtles and other marine animals who, if not for his and Sea Shepherd's actions, would no doubt be plundered into extinction.

Contact Information for the German Minister of Justice is;

Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger

Federal Minister of Justice

Telephone 030 - 227 751 62

Fax 030 - 227 764 02

E-Mail: sabine.leutheusser- Email address removed  


Photos of Paul Watson and Martin Sheen Courtesy Sea Shepherd




Next Page  1  |  2

(Note: You can view every article as one long page if you sign up as an Advocate Member, or higher).

Must Read 1   Well Said 1   Funny 1  
Rate It | View Ratings

Jerry Cope Social Media Pages: Facebook page url on login Profile not filled in       Twitter page url on login Profile not filled in       Linkedin page url on login Profile not filled in       Instagram page url on login Profile not filled in

Following a serious injury, Jerry was inspired to rededicate his life to working on environmental issues full time. Drawing on his experience in the jewelry industry and jewelry design, in 2006 Jerry began developing eco-friendly sustainable (more...)
 
Go To Commenting
The views expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of this website or its editors.
Follow Me on Twitter     Writers Guidelines

 
Contact AuthorContact Author Contact EditorContact Editor Author PageView Authors' Articles
Support OpEdNews

OpEdNews depends upon can't survive without your help.

If you value this article and the work of OpEdNews, please either Donate or Purchase a premium membership.

STAY IN THE KNOW
If you've enjoyed this, sign up for our daily or weekly newsletter to get lots of great progressive content.
Daily Weekly     OpEd News Newsletter
Name
Email
   (Opens new browser window)
 

Most Popular Articles by this Author:     (View All Most Popular Articles by this Author)

" Sea Shepherd" Captain Paul Watson Interview: Waiting on German Justice and a Note From Martin Sheen

NASA Data Strengthens Reports of Toxic Rain on the Gulf Coast From BP Spill

Much Ado About Nothing: EDF Fracking Study Misguided and Irrelevant

CRUDE JUSTICE: Stuart Smith, How To Win the Legal War with Big Oil. (Interview)

The United States of Carbon

Obama To Attend UN COP18 Climate Conference in Qatar?

To View Comments or Join the Conversation:

Tell A Friend