[Graybeard58]

perhaps, in that I see no reason for them to be killed

I'm not clear on what they do with them. Are they eaten? If so, it's no different than killing a cow or deer or a chicken for that matter.

No, I'm not convinced that they are doing it for research purposes, they are doing it for profit and there's nothing wrong with profit as far as most conservatives think but there's an end use for those whales, I suppose other cultures find them palatable.

[Darksheare]

Alot of people see dolphins and go “awwwwww”.
They never get to see those cute critters viciously shred other animals for simple sport.

As for Sea Shepherd, they are little more than petty thugs with ships.
Think of ELF or Earth First on the open ocean, and about as smart.

[MarMema]

Cows, deer, and chickens are local and landlocked. Whales are unowned and subject to the greed and bloodthirsty behavior of all who can access the ocean.

It's too bad you are unclear about whales.

here is what one should do with whales, fyi

[Kozak]

I'm not clear on what they do with them. Are they eaten? If so, it's no different than killing a cow or deer or a chicken for that matter.

The Japanese are harvesting a limited number of Minke Whales (NOT ENDANGERED) as research. Legal under the IWC rules. The rules ALSO state, NONE of the whales can be wasted, hence the Japanese have the right to package the remaining whale meat for food. Period. If the Sea Moe Larry and Curlys don't like it they should work to get the LAW changed. Until then they are pirates and should be treated as such.

[MarMema]

Then you would be ok also with the killing of bald eagles for food?