Japan halts Antarctic whale hunt after chase by Sea Shepherd

Agreed. And with recalls of eggs, meat, even veggies, we have work to be done. Especially since the companies had flouted regulations. And some people want no regulations. Why?

the recalls are worrisome, down right scary, I sometimes ask myself " what is going on!!??"
I'm 62 and until recently recalls were unheard of. Why people don't want regulations is beyond me. Especially now, because of the recalls.
I often wonder if this has something to do with all the genetic manipulations, to produce
more food faster.
We need a Paul Watson, watching out for the food we put in our mouths.
I'm not sure what we can do individually.

Thank you for the image archdruid. Hopefully this will open the eyes of those who keep saying that the Japanese are only hunting the non-endangered Minke whale. That is a Gray whale on the left and a Minke on the right.

You said it, "whale slaughter".

My link also said "chicken slaughter", hundreds of millions rather than a mere handful.

Chickens are domesticated animals raised by farmers, and although I do not condone the practices they utilize, chickens are NOT wild or indiginous animals that make up the planet's ecosystem. Slaughtering whales is an assault on our planet and it's necessary bio-diversity to sustain itself.

I agree,....but I think if someone tries to joust with the momentum of "cultural relativism" in the evolving " lowest common denominator ethics" of lazy modern democracies,...they will lose. ( I'm not saying I am against making an occasional attempt however. )

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I lived in Japan for most of the 1960s and ate a lot of semi-frozen whale sashimi in the hot summers. Just dip thin slices in soy sauce and wasabi. It was also popular breaded and fried, quite similar to chicken fried steak.

In the 1960s the treaty to protect whales in the Southern Arctic Sanctuary (a breeding ground for the whales) was not in effect. But it is NOW (signed by 23 countries). The Japanese can take their lying, gluttonous, whale-eating culture and stick it up their asses. They claim research. But it is all really commercial whaling which is ILLEGAL in the Southern Arctic Sanctuary. Why do think the Japanese Navy has not come to the illegal whaler's rescue - because Japan knows what they are doing down there is totally illegal and against the international treaty. Whether whale meat is tasty or not is not the point. The point is to protect a vital link in the bio-diversity chain that keeps our planet running the way nature intended it.

Thank you for your well phrased comment particularly the description of "... The Japanese ... lying, gluttonous, whale-eating culture..." Most of the Japanese I have met, and the one I married 48 years ago would never sink to such name calling. They are a very polite people and they have been whaling since the 12th century.

If you want to protest something and make a difference in the world why don't you speak out against the inhumane slaughter and living conditions of pigs and chickens right here in America? Rather than a few hundred animals I am talking about literally millions that live a life of misery and die horrible deaths so you can have popcorn chicken and pork chops.

Charliesommers, no disrespect meant towards your wife. Actually, there are many Japanese who support the anti-whaling campaign. I must try to curb my passion from boiling over. Thanks for the tug on my coat. However, this is not the 12th century and the Japanese whalers are not whaling like they did then. A serious toll has been taken on our planet's ecosystem due to the 'history and culture' of countries, including the U.S. Again, no disrespect toward your wife of 48 years. Congratulations on your solid relationship.

As a member of several animals rights groups, I do speak out over the inhumane treatment of pigs, chickens, cows, circus animals, greyhounds, mink, sable, rabbits, illegal exotic pets, puppy mills, the raising of veal, canned-hunts of exotic animals, ivory poaching, big cat skins, gorilla and monkey hands, feet and heads for sale, ad nauseam. I am also a vegan who does not eat meat. But saving our planet and, hence, mankind is my main goal. That's all. Plain and simple.

I eat meat, but I make it locally grown. And I so support you on all the others. PETA does great work. Thanks.

Absolutely Beautiful!

Yes, they are right down there with Americans who eat veal, foie gras, and squab.

Sarcasism or humor, or serious. But just to be sure I do not place baby cows, pigeon or any other lower intelligence species who have been raised by man to be eaten by man, anyplace near eating another species (whales)with maybe as much intelligence as our own and most certainly a very complex brain, and sonar thats beyond imagination, who until man almost hunted to extinction for OIL meat was a byproduct dominated this planet in sheer numbers. Not everything I have to say about that but its enough to think on.

Yes, let's stick to what we know, like hunting wolves, that are a valuable part of the ecosystem, from helicopters.

Do you really think that anyone with anti-whaling sentiments thinks that shooting wolves from a helicopter is ok. Nope, only Sarah Palin and her ilk.

I watched that episode. The Ady Gil belonged to the guy who risked it, and it was known he was a bit overly enthusiastic. Watson also talked in the episode and the next one that what the guy did was wrong and that he would have to take the heat. I still support the group.

Everyone knows its BS. +^d