Anita Phillips sent a message to Laura Alber that said:
It has come to my attention that you are a supporter of Safari Club International - the same club that Walter Palmer was a member of when he killed Cecil the Lion. Now because of trophy hunting, 3 of Cecil\'s lionesses and six cubs are missing and presumed dead. Since trophy hunting and poaching are pushing these animals to the brink of extinction, might I suggest that you end your association with SCI and start spending some of your $$$ on charitable organizations that protect animals like Cecil, elephants, rhinos, etc. Let me give you some information: The African elephant will be extinct in 10 years and they DO NOT breed in captivity, the lion will be extinct in 20 years or less, The white rhino â one male left & 3 females. They are guarded 24/7. These animals desperately need your help. At least one Ranger in Africa is murdered each week by poachers, while defending & protecting these animals. As a major company I think you have an obligation to protect wildlife and killing them does NOT CONserve them. One lion, with excellent genes and now 9 more lions also with excellent genes are presumed and most likely dead! That is NOT CONservation. That makes 10 lions all because of one selfish person! And, Safari Club International has A LOT of rich, selfish people. They have enough $$$ and only care about one thing: themselves! Is their business so important to you that you would risk putting these animals on the brink of extinction? What will be left on this planet for future generations to enjoy? Please re-consider your stance on this matter or I will take my business elsewhere. Thank you.
Anita Phillips
Elmira, New York
607-732-1308
