[chiuchimu]

^ finally some real arguments.

I don't think the government should do any form of subsidizing. Japan should whale in coastal waters only and the industry should be regulated like with the rest of the fishing industry. By Japan and not the IWC.

If the industry goes bankrupt. then that's the way it should be. If whaling proves profitable and sustainable in Japan then that's OK too.

The case of migratory whales that stop in japan should not be whaled until enough data about them is gathered.