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Originally Posted by Nyororin
So... They should whale in an even crueler method, taking protected whales that are in direct danger of extinction?
Okay then.
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I was only highlighting the fact that Japan is full of sh*t when it cites tradition.. but I suppose if they use the tools they did back in the day it would severely limit the damage they could do to the whaling population and it would restrict whaling to Japanese waters so I wouldn't have a problem with it.
Also why have you ignored the point I made about the Ainu fishing rights?
Japan are hypocrites... citing tradition when it comes to whaling but denying Ainu access to wild salmon in the name of tradition?
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Originally Posted by Nyororin
If the world feels that they should stop, then the laws should being changed to prevent it. If they`re using a "loophole" - then close the loophole. At this point in time, it is legal, and I see any violent attacks against them because you don`t agree with them WAY out of line. Petition those who control the thing, not attack the little guys who are out there making a living.
Even those in Japan who are against whaling find Sea Shepard and their tactics flat out terrifying.
And, as mentioned before - Japan is not the only country whaling. But they`re the only ones I ever hear are attacked...
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New Zealand has been working with it's anti-whaling allies to close the loophole.
Overall I think Sea Shepherd is doing a great job in stopping the whaling. I don't think violating International law helps their cause but if it is true and Japan made no money out of this "research" then good on them. They've won the battle.
The whaler's are not the innocent "little guys" to me. They are a cog in the machine that is Japanese whaling enterprise. They deserve everything they get.