'Secret' dolphin slaughter defies protests

Japan Times ^ | Nov. 30, 2005

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[Fzob]

If I understand this correctly, they herd the critters into a cove to make it easier to kill for consumption.

Sounds Ok to me.

[Firefigher NC]

I really don't care about dolphins and whales to be honest.

[presidio9]

I find dolphins to be somewhat interesting in the sense that they are supposed to be the most intelligent animals. But since the ones being hunted are in no way endangered, I sure wish the liberal press would invest some of this outrage in the plight of unborn human beings.

[broadway]

I had no idea dolphins could be killed "inHUMANely"......

[Firefigher NC]

Nah, sea mammals are way more valuable to them than human beings, but only in a political sense. I seriously doubt any of them really give a hoot about dolphins, much less know anything about them.

[Gordongekko909]

Iruka!

"Baakk-kik-baa-baa!"

Translation: KAWAIIIIII!!!

[avg_freeper]

I hope it's tuna safe dolphin.

[presidio9]

Demi Moore molested by dolphin

[gilor]

What to dolphins taste like?

I remember one comedian saying "Am I the only one who thinks tuna tasted better when there was still dolphin in it?"

[presidio9]

Dolphin Casserole

[humblegunner]

I love dolphins.

I also like them ground up into flour.

I use only genuine "All-Porpoise Flour".

It makes a good coating for fried seafood.

[herkbird]

Turning any animal into a food source is not a pleasant thing to view. Killing is the process that most people don't care or want to see. The worded scenery of what goes on in this harbor probably pales in comparison to what goes on in Slaughter houses. As long as the animal is being used for food and other useful products with minimum waste is all that really concerns me.

I also know that many fish need to be bled to make the meat taste better. I've done it to many big fish that I've caught' but never to the extent that a small bay would run from the blood. I've never caught that many at one time.

The oceans are a violent place to live in for species that are desired food sources for many of the ocean's predators. All living creatures on earth must eat, and vegetables for many creatures just don't factor in as the sole source of food. I like meat on my plate when I eat.

[Dr.Zoidberg]

"However," he commented, "if they are so proud of this, why do they take such pains to hide their activity?"

I'll take a stab at an answer Mr. O'Barry.

With terrorist groups like PETA, ALF and their ilk ready at a moments notice to destroy, kill and maim anyone to forward their agenda. Maybe they don't want to have to deal with the lies, demonstrations and terrorist attacks broadcasting images of the fishing would provoke?

I don't drag a film crew into the pig lot when we butcher a mess of hogs. I suspect these people are doing the same for the same reason. Any fool who doesn't understand where meat comes from might get a wee bit upset to see the actual butchering process.

Oh, and the gratuitous "heavy metals" fear mongering crap was just a bit over the top. You PETAphile types will stop at nothing to sell your bulls*it.

Thing is, we ain't buying it anymore.

[DTogo]

I'm not in favor of killing dolphins or whales, but I hunt deer, so it would be hypocritical of me to criticize the Japanese for hunting the way they want to.

Zannen desu ga, shikata ga nai... It's regrettable, but not much you can do about it...

Japan * ping * (kono risuto ni hairitai ka detai wo shirasete kudasai : let me know if you want on or off this list)

[bukkdems]

What a disgusting bunch of hateful, unctuous idiots have taken over this site! Did you know that dolphins have bigger brains than you? That they love sex more than humans, are the most playful, curious and trainable animal in the sea? Nevermind their service in our Navy, they have saved countless drowning people and inspired mankind with their beauty.

Dr. Francis Crick (co-discoverer of DNA) found dolphins, and possibly whales, to be the only known animals that did not dream during sleep, (even birds do it) and speculated they may have such high intelligence that they never forget ANYTHING in their lives.

I am sick and tired of every single thing posted on this forum being twisted into some sanctimonious circle-jerk comment on abortion, to the exclusion of recognizing human cruelty.

[packrat35]

But they taste good, so too bad.

Dolphin, the other white meat!