Look: Right Now Hundreds Are Protesting At The Dental Office Owned By Killer Of Cecil The Lion
The killing of a beloved lion in Zimbabwe has unleashed a torrent of outrage, and it’s gone local, at the office of the man who shot and killed Cecil.
It’s called “Minnesota nice,” the belief that people from Minnesota are, well, nice, courteous, well-mannered, self-deprecating, polite, and restrained.
Through that lens, take a look at the anger and outrage displayed in these images of hundreds of Minnesotans who right now are descending on the office of Dr. Walter Palmer, the Bloomington dentist who killed Cecil the lion.
Cecil, of course, was a 13-year old protected lion beloved by tourists to Zimbabwe around the world.Â
Palmer admits to killing Cecil, although he claims he thought it was perfectly legal.Â
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Palmer was convicted of lying to wildlife authorities in the U.S. before.
A “big game” hunter, Palmer paid about $55,000 to hunt Cecil.Â
He shot him with a bow and arrow, and when that didn’t end Cecil’s life, Palmer for the next 40 hours, hunted Cecil down and ultimately shot and killed him with a shotgun.
Americans are outraged, and this has become one of the biggest stories in recent weeks.
Take a look at these images, and remember, if Minnesotans are displaying this much anger, imagine how the rest of the nation feels.
“Justice for Cecil,” protestors chant.
#CecilTheLion protestors chant: #JusticeForCecil outside #WalterPalmer dentist office in Bloomington, MN pic.twitter.com/81ZUrx8kW7
— Jennifer Mayerle (@jennifermayerle) July 29, 2015
A memorial for Cecil the Lion killed in Africa by a MN dentist is growing at the now closed office in Bloomington. pic.twitter.com/K9UaQxGhsr
— E Linares (@WCCOEL) July 28, 2015
Outside #WalterPalmer office in Bloomington. A protest is scheduled for 4p. #CecilTheLion pic.twitter.com/9U9dDlbMzu
— Jennifer Mayerle (@jennifermayerle) July 29, 2015
Scores of protesters, onlookers, media & @bpd_mn police at #WalterPalmer office. #CecilTheLion pic.twitter.com/8flFZMv7G1
— Jennifer Mayerle (@jennifermayerle) July 29, 2015
Dispute broke out among protesters after someone taped a sign saying “Rot In Hell” to the doors of Palmer’s office. pic.twitter.com/bLS7NOPkSx
— E Linares (@WCCOEL) July 29, 2015
The protest outside Dr Walter Palmer’s office is growing. At least 250-300 here including police and media. pic.twitter.com/j5vbBHSNlk
— E Linares (@WCCOEL) July 29, 2015
Protesters have started putting stuffed animals on Palmer’s office sign. pic.twitter.com/QrMtlwzsqH
— E Linares (@WCCOEL) July 29, 2015
Chanting started, now more than 300 ppl are here. pic.twitter.com/1lACoNkyeQ
— E Linares (@WCCOEL) July 29, 2015
More are arriving by the min. pic.twitter.com/AdgupNdpR1
— E Linares (@WCCOEL) July 29, 2015
There’s a rapidly advancing petition on the White House’s website calling for the extradition of Dr. Palmer to face charges in Zimbabwe. Sign it and share it with as many people as you can.
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EARLIER:
Jimmy Kimmel Slams Hunter Who Killed Cecil The Lion: ‘That Difficult For You To Get An Erection?’
Ted Nugent On Cecil The Lion: ‘God Are People Stupid’ – ‘Story Is A Lie’ And A ‘Joke’
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Image by E Linares via Twitter
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