Hayden is Heroic

Filed under: Hayden Panettiere > Inspiration

We have a newfound respect for Hayden Panettiere! Maybe she's not a bad girl after all?

The Heroes TV star recently went on a mission to Japan to help save the dolphins. Unfortunately, she and a few of her activist friends got into a violent confrontation with some local fisherman determined to complete their annual slaughter.

The 18-year-old actress paddled out on a surfboard in an attempt to reach a pod of helpless dolphins to stop them from being driven into a nearby cove and killed.

But she and her fellow surfers were intercepted by a fishing boat before they could reach the dolphins. The fishermen used the boat's propellers to block their way and at one point struck out with a boathook.

It was an ugly and potentially life-threatening confrontation that lasted more than 10 minutes before Hayden and crew were forced to return to the beach.

An emotional Panettiere later spoke out about the incident.

Click here to watch it all.

Then, click here for more information on the Save Japan Dolphins Campaign and to find out how U can help!

Posted: Nov 1, 2007 at 11:01 am / Email this »

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Unusual for a celeb... says – reply to this

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WoW! Good for her. A little foolish but brave and for a good cause. I'm impressed.
b says – reply to this

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who cares about hayden.
1st?
michelle says – reply to this

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first hahaha i didn/'t even read the …whatever…
1 says – reply to this

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last!
First says – reply to this

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First!?
R says – reply to this

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I LOVE BRITNEY!!!
abaxxxxx says – reply to this

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I LOVE DOLPHINS…..save the dolphins
Alexandra says – reply to this

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Omg thats so sad..I'm crying. People have no souls!!!
Lem says – reply to this

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It's good to see someone use their celebrity status to bring awareness to something most people would not have a clue about. Good for her.
wow says – reply to this

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BIIIIIIIG DEEEEAAAAL!!!!
tim says – reply to this

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disgusting!!! how horrible—so sad.
crissy h says – reply to this

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HAYDEN ROCKS. i actually really respect her now. she just started becoming famous and shes already using her fame to help good causes. HAYDEN U ARE AWESOME
Hiro says – reply to this

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Save the dolphins, save the world!
rocket says – reply to this

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big news. blah.
AnOnYmOuS!!! says – reply to this

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I never understood why she was hated on so much. But it's nice to see celebrities actually do something to change the way things are rather than sit around and bitch about it! Hayden and her friends are awesome!!!
jo says – reply to this

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that is so upsetting, how can those fucking assholes kill those poor dolphins..disgusting!!!
m says – reply to this

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disgusting!
Renee says – reply to this

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wow….I have to say, I am impressed.
JENNA says – reply to this

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OMG THIS IS SO SAD WHAT ARE WE DOING PEOPLE WAKE UP CELEB NEW NOOO LOOK WHAT IS HAPPEING IN THE WORLD FUCK BRITNEY SHE HAS MONEY AND ALL SHE DOES IS WASTE IT!!!!! WHO CARES WE NEED TO ALL MAKE A STAND!!!!!!!
WE AT WAR PEOPLE WITH ARE OWN!!!!!!! HELP PLANET EARTH
Kristin says – reply to this

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First BITCHES!!
socks says – reply to this

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I think it's great that someone like hayden is getting involved in work of this kind, and I totally agree that whats going on is horrific, but, to be honest, there are worse problems which we are facing; world hunger, poverty, aids, pollution, global warming…
shameless addict says – reply to this

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A spoilt starlet interrupts local fishermen's "slaughter" of dolphins, who we don't like to kill, because, well because they're SO CUTE!111!! Poor Japanese fisherman. Donate to them instead, then maybe, just maybe they wouldn't have to kill dolphins. They could kill cows, or pigs instead possibly. Because that's fine. Ot cod, because although that's dying out, it's just not that attractive, is it?
ASSHOLE PEREZ says – reply to this

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WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOU SHOW THIS!!!!!
HOW MANY YOUNG KIDS LOG ON TO THE SITE IN THE MORNING????
YOU SHOULD BE SKINNED LIKE THAT FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO!!!!
jen says – reply to this

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I never understood what Perez's initial problem was with her. She has always seemed like a pretty decent individual.
Colin says – reply to this

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Thats terrible. Good for Hayden for doing that, she deserves all the respect in the world for that.
specialk says – reply to this

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i could NEVER see that selfish paris hilton doing shit like this.
Jessica says – reply to this

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That's horrible
Vizz says – reply to this

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wow hayden!!! i almost like you. that was excellent - i wasnt aware that was going on.
Hayden is a moron says – reply to this

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She didn't seem to upset about it later on. There are pics of her lifting up her top and partying in Japan. She's an idiot, you don't put yourself in that kind of danger. Where are the activists for sockeye salmon? Just because they're cute you want to save them?
Cassi says – reply to this

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That is so sad!
Blow Hole says – reply to this

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Poor Dolphins, they should have slaughtered Hayden instead
whoo dun it says – reply to this

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Aww. That's good she is passionate about something.
kaycee says – reply to this

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oh my God that is the most horrible thing I have ever seen! God Bless you Hayden! Please we have to do something!
I don't get it says – reply to this

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If people didn't EAT dolphin meat, there would be no market for it.
etts says – reply to this

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awww thats so sad..
Gringo says – reply to this

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That is so *FUCKED UP*. I actually live in Japan and I had no idea that they were doing this shit. The Japanese sense of entitlement to fucking kill every damnliving thing in the sea, even the ones that are INTELLIGENT, is disgusting. Kudos to sweet Hayden for her efforts. I never did think she was a bad girl. She's adorable.
Luvlee987 says – reply to this

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Still crying…
Perez, you should really be apologizing. She did this just because she believes in the cause. No American promotion, no parv, just because dolphins shouldn't be slaughtered.
Cand says – reply to this

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'Wow' you a wanker and obviously dont give a shit about anyone but yourself. They slaughter those animals at the rate you probably throw yourself around. Have some fucking respect and get a life you looser.
mo-joe says – reply to this

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THAT IS AWESOME THAT SHE IS TRYING TO DO SOMETHING. ITS GREAT SEEE PEOPLE WITH MONEY AND CELEBRITY USING THEIR RESOURCES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Not like the THAT STUPID SELFISH CUM TWAT BRITNEY SPEARS. I use to be a hardcore fan, then I found it funny what she was doing, then I got annoyed now I hate her stupid ass. FUCKING BITCH. LANCE BASS TOO SELFISH SELF PROMOTING EGOTISTICAL QUEEN.
b(2) says – reply to this

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Ridiculous! What are these fisherman supposed to do?! This is their livelihood. It may be very shocking for those of us sitting comfortably on our asses behind computer screens munching on overprocessed food. How dare we judge these fishermen, busy eeking out a living! Stupid Hollywood Know-It-All! Has she actually STUDIED this issue? No, she isn't going to college, she's too busy partying and jumping on self-righteous bandwagons!
What the hell is wrong with the rest of the world? says – reply to this

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This is absolutely disgusting! IF there's nothing wrong with what they're doing, why put up sheets to hide what they're doing??? IT's becuz it's soooooo wrong, in sooooo many ways! What a horrendous way 2 end a creature's life!!
Way 2 go Hayden, 4 putting your own life in danger, & using your celebrity 2 try 2 help our poor fellow creatures!!
Luvlee987 says – reply to this

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Re: ASSHOLE PEREZ – Shit happens in the world. There was no profanity and no nudity. Fuck off with your censorship. People need to know this is happening. ASSHOLE!
Andie says – reply to this

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what is the world coming too? we really don't need to add dolphins to the extinction list. good for hayden. the only reason perez has beef with her is because his ego is as big as he is and he knows that he gets 5 million+ hits a day.
Daan says – reply to this

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I hate the people killing those dolphins. Thumbs up for Hayden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TCX says – reply to this

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Wondering why they kill the dolphin's? Are they killed for food? It's terribly sad, however like the journalist said, the fisherman kill the dolphins for money. Supply and demand, if these fisherman weren't needed to kill these dolphins, they would fish for a different money resource.
The question is why are the dolphins killed, perhaps her celebrity would be best served starting at the top of the chain. Instead of a last minute attempt to release the already "ordered" dolphins.
SENT MONEY says – reply to this

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I am sending over money right now for this cause!!! This is not acceptable!!! Good job Hayden– I like when celebrities do things that are not for tax reasons and just from their heart!!!! MORE STORIES LIKE THIS PEREZ!!!
Liverboy says – reply to this

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Why isn't britney doing some shit like this?
Hypocrites says – reply to this

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Funny how activists only care to save cute animals. Anyone who eats meat or seafood and cries about this is a hypocrite. I eat meat and seafood and will continue to do so.
GO Hayden! says – reply to this

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I love dolphins too and hate the dolphin killers. She's rad. When I was 18 I would have done something like that. It's wonderful to see a starlet with a brain and an awareness of something other than crack, cock and couture.
Jenny says – reply to this

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This is horrific. How anyone can this this sort of thing is an OK think to do is beyond me. My heart breaks for these dolphins. I had no idea that something like this even happened. …
Ashlea says – reply to this

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Thank you so much for sharing this story. I just donated money to the group and hope many others will to. What a sick world we live in. Hayden is obviously a kind and compassionate person.
LCR says – reply to this

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I just contributed to the cause. What a digusting act of cruelty, livlihood or not, this is wrong and something needs to be done.
ashley says – reply to this

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That water was nasty and so were the people how could the police just let them do that….then again we do live in america where we are supposed to have freedom but in reality we are told when and what to do everyday of our lifves.In other countries like japan or even india, people do what they want and they have no consequenses from the police.In the news a few days ago in india a man tried to steal a gold chain from a woman and everyone on the street beat him and tied him to the back of a mortor bike and pulled him down the road.That just shows how different america is and why we have such a "lets save everybody" way of thinking.
Ally says – reply to this

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OH MY GOD. I was NOT prepared to watch that video. That was the most fucked up horrible sad thing I've ever seen. I wish I had been there, I swear I'd go to jail just for the chance to punch that ugly evil fisherman fuck right in his ugly wrinkled yapping little mouth. FUCK I'm so pissed!!!
figure it out says – reply to this

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his initial problem with anybody is they are famous and he isn't. and it just burns his lonely ass
jp says – reply to this

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see perez i've been telling you all along that she's an awesome chick. stop trying to make her into a lohan or shitney. she might not be able to dance and wears dumb clothes sometimes, but how many white people know how to dance? and there are a lot of celebs that dont wear great clothes all the time.
heyyall says – reply to this

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OMG! I am sobbing! They not fish you dumb fucks! This is the like slaughtering a herd of elephants. These creatures are very intelligent, and the way that they are being slaughtered… ( OK I can't stop crying now.
Kill a Jap Save a Dolphin ! says – reply to this

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FUCKING JAPS EAT EVERYTHING ! IS NOTHING SACRED ?
Terese says – reply to this

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I think everyone should be vegan. This is no different than the slaughter of cows or pigs and even chickens. www.goveg.com - I have a new found respect for Hayden.
milka says – reply to this

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Finally, Perez…it is nice to see you doing something ultra-positive with your huge forum…keep it up! There is always room for a little awareness and the great gossip!
Phil says – reply to this

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Boycott Japan.
maguette says – reply to this

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WHAT AN ACTRICE
THIS IS NOT TRUE
IT'S fake cryes
what the hell!
blond and idiot
the dolphine says – reply to this

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#25 - ASSHOLE PEREZ
you go fuck yourself, little kids shouldnt be on this blog either way.

And if you people give a shit about the dolphines then do something other then just post a comment that you hate it. Join a group that actually changes the world instead of letting it get to the shiter
Clo says – reply to this

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:O! OMG! whats the point in that, go Hayden! i would be right there with her!

I cant see the point in killing dolphins, its not like they need to kill them to survive, because there is many many MANY more ways that they can make money ! its POINTLESS!!!!!!!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
sickening practices... says – reply to this

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This is disgusting. These Asian countries will eat anything in the water, even if it is endangered, rare, threatened, or even a pile of slime.

Infuriating.

Hayden, I have more respect for you, for getting involved with something like this at your age. Keep up the fight!!!
johnnyboy says – reply to this

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But doplhin meat tastes fucking awesome. Better than seal or whale atleast. You should try it before judging.
jp says – reply to this

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Re: shameless addict –
you do realize that dolphins are the second smartest mammal on earth right, right behind us? it is a little different moron.
Jesse says – reply to this

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Oh! Bless her!
liz says – reply to this

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That story has broke my heart.
Somebody should sit Britney Spears down to watch it.
This is using celebrity for something good,not the everyday bore of Britney.
YEAH TO HAYDEN
mommy chick says – reply to this

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good for her! future greenpeace-r
Surfer says – reply to this

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She put her life in danger to try and help those dolphins. My opinion of her has changed. Maybe she's not just another vacuous Hollywood teen. Even though I'm not sure if she can actually surf, I thought she looked really hot in a wetsuit.
whatever says – reply to this

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Yeah, let's make sure and save all the CUTE animals…
Hayden is a Cutey Pie says – reply to this

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I like her for doing that, but I hope she does not become a crazy professional protester now.
CK Dexter-Haven says – reply to this

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Thanks for posting this. This is indeed beyond sad that this kind of SLAUGHTER of Marine Mammals is still allowed to take place in the world. PEOPLE need to take notice and STAND UP!
Obsessed says – reply to this

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How gangsta !!!! Very cool
bem says – reply to this

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is tasha from home and away one of the dolphin crusaders??
w says – reply to this

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I bet those dolphins end up being made as sushi. Here's a warning to u sushi lovers.
Grey Space Alien says – reply to this

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Re: ╔═╛۝۞Positive.Vibration۞۝╘═╗ – Dolphins are sentient beings. This is an aberration of the Universe
justAgirl says – reply to this

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Don't give up Hayden.. you're getting the word out now, good for you!!!! So awful
WTF says – reply to this

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We shoulda nuked all of Japan
madmaggie says – reply to this

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thanks for posting this Perez and for highlightin this horrible atrocity.
w says – reply to this

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@bem, i thought it was her too. D one standing next to Hayden. I really miss her on Home & Away. Dat's my fav. soap.
Stupid people says – reply to this

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Wow. Some of you people should be fucking shot in the face. If the biggest concern you have in your life is to write "first" on a blog post (especially when you, in face, aren't "first"), then you're just a waste of oxygen and space. I'm glad Perez took time to show this. And as far as some of these people who posted comments are concerned, I hope what happened to those dolphins happens to you and your family.
fu says – reply to this

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FUCK THE ASIANS
FUCK THE ASIANS
FUCK THE ASIANS
FUCK THE ASIANS
FUCK THE ASIANS
FUCK THE ASIANS
FUCK THE ASIANS
FUCK THE ASIANS
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mar says – reply to this

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she probably did this just so that perez would get off of her back, i could imagine this being played out by her publicist
Patty Cake says – reply to this

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Asians are so fucking hostile and unreasonable! I know I'll get shit for that comment, but I've seen it myself. Asian-Americans/Europeans, Asians who live in developed cities, another story. Laos and Cambodia are especially bad. Surprised these douches were Japanese!
cathy says – reply to this

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I saw this on UK Sky News. It was heartbreaking the way the Japanese fishermen were hoarding the dolphins into this place and then KILLING THEM. I cried when I saw this. Wot is wrong with these people??? Apparently, it is for SUSHI.
cut the nets says – reply to this

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I was really suprised to see hayden risk her life like that,and she is only 18? damn thats pretty brave. what a sad and discusting thing to do to the second smartest mammals on earth or any other fish for that matter,(besides humans,apparently not these humans slaughtering them)the japanese also fished out the waters with their factory boats in the atlantic(up by newfoundland canada and now the locals no longer can fish in their own waters because of speices deplesion.thats exactly why i no longer eat living things.I wish someone went back to cut those nets…….
dia says – reply to this

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very brave ,and such a positive role model….britney, take notes! this is how we want celebrities acting!!! hayden, thank you!!!! i just sent a message to the INternational Marine ATA! tnx perez for the posting! xxxx
nico says – reply to this

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OMG I am actually crying.
monique says – reply to this

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I was so horrified I could not watch the video in its entirety. I have moved way past the point of respect for her now. Bravo to her and the ppl she was there with. It is disgusting what some of us humans will do to animals. Disgusting! >:(
shel says – reply to this

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She's a good kid. It takes guts to get out there and actually do something, rather than just throwing money at the problem from a distance.

Hayden, you're aces in my book kiddo.
JessicaWabbit says – reply to this

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Hayden has a great heart. It makes me so angry and sad at the same time that this slaughter is taking place. Boycott Japan!
Stephanie says – reply to this

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Disturbing.
your mama says – reply to this

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i don't know why i even bother reading the comments portion because it just demonstrates how idiotic people are. i'm better off in my fantasy world believing most people are somewhat intelligent and open minded…
HEaTher says – reply to this

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thats horriable.
something should be done.
mouse says – reply to this

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Thank you for posting this….while most of what you have up is total junk (and helps me escape the crap of my day), I appreciate it when I stumble on something like this which inspires me to take more action. And it's actually educational. I hope others are inspired to take action.
wtf racist asses says – reply to this

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And why the fuck you guys become racist now. everything has to be fucking racism. Have you ever thought its just in thier culture such as spain with torturing bulls. Neither are right, but , wtf. stop with the racism and if you care that much do something about it bitches
karlar says – reply to this

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that took alot of courage not only Hayden but the other participants involved. Everyone should feel so passionate about something they believe in. Its not about who Hayden is, its about what shes doing to try & correct a wrong…Good for her & friends and to all that actually try to make a difference in something they trully believe in!
Juanes says – reply to this

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Fuck that stupid cunt. Who the fuck cares about a few retarded dolphins? I'd like to cut off one of their bottle noses and jam it in her salt water filled gape.