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Originally Posted by Umihito
If this is directed at what I said:
Exactly, I would consider bullfighting culture because it's unique to / originated in Spain, and Matadors still wear the costumes they have been throughout the ages.
But what I'm saying is, I don't see how whaling is cultural to Japan. It's not unique, nor does it reflect traditions throughout the ages. It's just get on a boat, shoot some whales, process them and sell them.
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And hunting the whale down in the waters around Antarctica at the southern end of the world is hardly part of the cultural heritage!
Let's face it the cultural argument doesn't hold up at all. The scientific argument is a complete sham. The economics of it makes no sense at all. There is only one valid reason why the industry continues and that's politics.