Whale Wars

[BHAboi]

any one seen it? thoes dirty japs will rot in hell

 

[BHAboi]

take that as no

 

[NMH]

See my sig.

Sea Shepherd goes after those scum, as much as possible. Any harassment and publicity helps, and Sea Shepherd are for real (not taking funds so they can roll in dosh or head for the Bahamas, putting it all to use for the cause).

You can support them easily, and no amount is too little to donate.
Simples.

 

[gruntage]

if you saw the recent episode of south park you'd realise why the Japs kill Whales and Dophins....

 

[HampshireSeagulls]

Bloody eco-terrorists, should be sunk. Everything is food, it's just that some of it is easier to catch.

 

[Hatterlovesbrighton]

I've never actually been sure what the fuss was about whaling either, especially whales that aren't endangered.

 

[HampshireSeagulls]

Does anyone moan because the Eskimo hunt whale and seal? Sorry, that should be "Inuit". There are bigger issues than whale hunting in the world, perhaps the whale huggers should be looking at them instead of charging around the oceans in boats they are dangerously unqualified to sail. Plenty of footage of these boats carrying out illegal boardings, dangerous manoeuvres, etc.

 

[NMH]

I've never actually been sure what the fuss was about whaling either, especially whales that aren't endangered.

Ahem. How do you think species GET to be listed as endangered?

Also, if hunting were approved, do you think hunters would be those discerning types who'd make sure the species they were harpooning wasn't an endangered one (or even; a member of the last surviving pair in existence) ?

 

[HampshireSeagulls]

If hunting was approved, then the quotas should be enforced and there should be a proactive fine/punishment system in place. Government and international checks could be carried out properly. Granted, one or two whales might get harpooned in error, but it could/should be better controlled than having an illegal police force trying to impose their own law on people who have no interest or requirement to comply.

 

[NMH]

Does anyone moan because the Eskimo hunt whale and seal? Sorry, that should be "Inuit". There are bigger issues than whale hunting in the world, perhaps the whale huggers should be looking at them instead of charging around the oceans in boats they are dangerously unqualified to sail. Plenty of footage of these boats carrying out illegal boardings, dangerous manoeuvres, etc.

Which is all to be applauded.
Were pitch invasions and demonstrations against Archer and Bellotti all legal?

 

[HampshireSeagulls]

No, but I would not have moaned had they been harpooned. Seriously, the legal system was not in place at the time to protect us from those two fools, but the FA got the kick up the backside it needed and put the laws in place which meant that it should not happen again.

 

[Hatterlovesbrighton]

Ahem. How do you think species GET to be listed as endangered?

Also, if hunting were approved, do you think hunters would be those discerning types who'd make sure the species they were harpooning wasn't an endangered one (or even; a member of the last surviving pair in existence) ?

You could say that about any species of animal in the world. Countries restrict fishing on species that are low in stock and this is rigorously enforced and offenders prosecuted.

Why couldn't the same thing apply to whales?

 

[NMH]

No, but I would not have moaned had they been harpooned. Seriously, the legal system was not in place at the time to protect us from those two fools, but the FA got the kick up the backside it needed and put the laws in place which meant that it should not happen again.

Who kicked them up the backside, and while such things take place who's going to bring it to the attention of 'authority' and for how long, before it's already too late?

For many species on this planet it is already too late, and because there is a natural system that cares nothing for human 'legal' issues, nature can f*** OUR species up. If it were always down to what some other guy wants to call ethical, you probably wouldn't even be around, or maybe you just wouldn't be free to have an opinion.

Maybe archeology is your field, where you can get to look at things that are long-extinct?
Personally, I like the idea of sharing this Earth with amazing living species, not just to look at an artist's impression.

 

[NMH]

You could say that about any species of animal in the world. Countries restrict fishing on species that are low in stock and this is rigorously enforced and offenders prosecuted.

Why couldn't the same thing apply to whales?

I'm not sure what you are asking, but there are restrictions placed on countries, and yet some break those restrictions. Japan, for instance, claimed they were doing "scientific research" with their whaling vessels recently, and yet went ahead with hunting just the same as if it were commercial!
Who's letting the 'authorities' KNOW when someone is breaking the rules?
How do YOU know when a species is mistakenly slaughtered, or hounded into extinction? Or do you really prefer to just read about it afterwards??

Here, knock yourself out;
Photo: China's Rare River Dolphin Now Extinct, Experts Announc

Rare Photographs of Now Extinct BeastsEnvironmental Graffiti

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Personally, I like the idea of sharing this Earth with amazing living species, not just to look at an artist's impression.

I'll leave the whale hunting debate to you, Hampshire and Hatterlovesbrighton but I am mildly curious...how often do you hang out with whales?

 

[NMH]

I'll leave the whale hunting debate to you, Hampshire and Hatterlovesbrighton but I am mildly curious...how often do you hang out with whales?

That was HILARIOUS!

No, really, stop - my sides are aching

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

I'd love to taste whale meat.

I've tasted lots of different less common animals meat but whale is probably top of my list now.

Don't think it would be as nice as a crocodile steak though, mainly becasue of the oil content.

 

[Silent Bob]

Bloody eco-terrorists, should be sunk. Everything is food, it's just that some of it is easier to catch.

I'm not sure there is any other kind of "food" that is killed as brutally as whales.

 

[Twinkle Toes]

I'm not sure there is any other kind of "food" that is killed as brutally as whales.

Good point, well made. I f***ing hate the way nations - such as Japan - try to get away with (& do) massacring whales & other protected/endangered species in the name of 'Scientific Research'. Absolute disgrace imo. I wish responsible nations would mobilise their forces & blow their bastard fleets out of the water, quite frankly. Sorted.

Love & Peace y'all x X

 

[8ace]

They serve whale for school dinners in Japan.