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Message: <blockquote data-quote="CaptainSpaulding" data-source="post: 1747098" data-attributes="member: 83601">I realise that what I'm about to state will be taken by some as naive, sentimental or merely an emotional reactionary response. Even I see it this way sometimes. But these proposals haven't surfaced overnight.I think it's long, long overdue that we, ordinary caring people - perhaps the silent majority - properly organise ourselves to respond to events like this as there are happening. Not waiting to watch the results sandwiched between the banality of something like hairy bikers and top gear. Just another content provision.Wouldn't you like to respond in overwhelming numbers? Peacefully, I hasten to add. The aim being that sheer weight in numbers is the key 'weapon'. An international flash mob, so to speak. There is no reason why this can't be achieved with mobile internet etc. providing ease for keeping in touch. Inertial, procrastination, 'can't be arsed', and possibility of arrest are the only barriers I can see. Theoretically there are enough animal lovers across the globe, that long distance travel shouldn't be a barrier either. There should be enough 'locals' available on call to be of use.Perhaps I should be the one to do it? Perhaps there is such a website that already co-ordinates this? Tell me if there is! Perhaps I should just shut the fvck up and talk about birds and photography?Discuss...</blockquote>