We knew we had to pass by the dying sea lion, and we did so only to find it already dead. To our horror we discovered upon closer examination the animal had been shot numerous times with a rifle. We reported this upon our return, and were informed the authorities had attempted to apprehend without success someone or a group of malicious humans who were shooting up seals and sea lions up and down the Wild Olympic Coast. What were the reasons these killers did what they chose to do? Spite? Pure meanness? Misguided hatred of the Federal government? Racial hostility between Whites and Natives taken out on the wildlife? Just a bunch of ignorant, stupid ass dumbshits without any empathy at all for anything? We felt angry, outraged, and helpless. And we’re not gonna shut up about it.