Every little bit hurts

Story posted on various web news sites;

In a move that will shock many of its UK customers, TESCO is selling live frogs and turtles at its branches in China. The suffering inflicted on these animals is so extreme that were it to take place in the UK, TESCO directors would undoubtedly face criminal charges. In addition to the most horrendous cruelty, the live turtle and frog trade is acutely environmentally destructive, and is contributing to the rapid extinction of a number of species. Presumably TESCO believe that consumers will remain unaware of the shocking activities they are financing and promoting abroad, while claiming to "promote high standards of animal welfare" in literature issued to customers in the UK. The Tortoise Trust is demanding that TESCO immediately cease all involvement with this revolting trade, and is calling upon the public to shop elsewhere and to avoid all TESCO products and services until they do so. Details of our campaign may be seen at: http://www.tortoisetrust.org/activities/tesco.html Tesco are not alone in abandoning all ethical standards on animal welfare and conservation in the headlong rush to secure profits in China. The US chain WALMART is engaged in almost identical activities, and along with French chain CARREFOUR also offers live snakes (typically killed by being skinned alive) and barbecued pigeons in its Chinese stores. Andy C. Highfield http://www.tortoisetrust.org/