Iceland stops whaling!

[Mr.X]

Some very good news for these magnificent creatures.

http://www.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUSL2460655320070824?feedType=RSS&feedName=scienceNews

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[Tomeck]

That's true? I hope.

In August 2007, I was in Iceland and I saw that watching whales for tourists is much more popular that hunting!

 

[lock_washer]

Looking at from an econonical point of view: Its not a viable industry. The outlay of expenses don't justify the cost of it.

 

[Mr.X]

Interesting observations. Lack of consumer interest will (hopefully) finish off Japan's whaling fleet. It also seems that the Green Alternative will be the whale watching industry.

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[Cacia]

that's great.

let's celebrate!

I saw those whale ships in Reykjevik...big bloody killing machines, I'll never forget it.

One step forward for mankind

You have been pretty constant on this issue--thanks for all you do

 

[drbill]

Great news! Wish we could get humans to stop killing other humans, too.

 

[Azza]

The Hindu are still waiting for the rest of the world to stop killing Cows....

 

[Mr.X]

The Hindu are still waiting for the rest of the world to stop killing Cows....

This would not be a bad thing. Global greenhouse emissions would tumble.

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=20772&Cr=global&Cr1=warming

Cows in India are not all that "sacred". They are respected and celebrated as a symbol of giving. However, cows are typically left to fend for their own in some of the worst environmental conditions I have ever seen. Same goes for other critters I ran across in India.

Back to the thread – Iceland’s cessation of whaling is cause for celebration. A toast to everyone here on SB who has advocated the end of whaling! This development will positively affect the 2008 Whaling Commission meetings.

Cheers,

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[Aelvin]

great news!! I saw one of those killing machines in Japan too, can never forget the scene.

 

[Skookumchuck]

Somewhat akin to closeing the barn door after everythings been sent too the slaughterhouse but good news anyway. For a comprehensive overview of the atrocities committed by humanity see Farley Mowat's "Sea of Slaughter".