Activists board Japanese whaling ship

France 24 ^ | 1/8/2012

[Slings and Arrows]

Try them as pirates.

[af_vet_rr]

and the three negotiated their way past the razor wire and spikes and over the rails to successfully board the Japanese whaling vessel," Sea Shepherd said of the Forest Rescue trio.

They were now "being held as prisoners on board the Japanese vessel

When I hear the word "successful" or "successfully", the first thing that comes to mind is boarding a Japanese whaling vessel and being taken prisoner.

[Jonty30]

Isn’t that the reason why ships carry flags, because they are essentially an extension of a country.

If that whaling ship had the Japan flags, those idiots essentially invaded Japan and were lucky the Japanese sailors just didn’t throw them overboard with anchors tied to their feet.

[DB]

I don’t like either side.

But watching the incompetence of the Sea Shepherds is entertaining... I’m just surprised there aren’t more dead ones. From time to time they do some incredibly stupid things...

[Eldon Tyrell]

Every time you think a libtard has said or done the stupidest thing ever - they come through with something even better.

I hope the 3 pirates spend a long time in jail.

[21twelve]

“...Forest Rescue Australia environmental group...”

They must have taken a wrong turn at Brisbane.

[Ronin]

I hope the crew of the whaling ship is generous with the fresh red meat in their rations. What’s your pleasure, gents? Rare, medium, well done, sashimi-style? Our pleasure, guys. Only the choicest freshest cuts...

It might take them a couple of days for them to get hungry enough to get used to the idea, but they’d eat it. And since they’re probably not getting off that ship until it returns to Japan — and then into the custody of The Japan Coast Guard — they’ll have a long time to appreciate the flavor.

[60Gunner]

That there is an official act of piracy. Slit their frigging throats and dump the bodies overboard.

[faucetman]

Pirates? Did they attempt to take over the vessel? Not their purpose. PROTEST, ever hear of the word?

These inept bunch of hippies have done more to save whales than anything the gubmimt is doing. They are holding their gubmints feet to the fire. I give them a lot of credit for sticking up for a cause (a very worthy cause) they believe in. They literally risk their lives for what they believe in. You have to admire them for that.

I for one can't wait for the next episodes, looks like they will be doozies.

[jonascord]

Isn't it the way that, somewhere between the Southern Ocean and Japan, they stole 50 feet of chain, in an attempt at sabotage, and swam away, presumably to return to Australia. No one in the crew saw them go...

A search was conducted, without success...

[Jonty30]

You have the right to protest, but not damage property or risk other’s lives, which these idiots do too often.

Let’s hope they enjoy their stay in the Japanese Hilton.

[jonascord]

You actually believe these worthless lefties are not a waste of carbon based life... How sweet...

[donmeaker]

Keep in mind that Norway takes more whales than Japan. No need to go to the Southern ocean. The pirates could try to take over Norse ships, but that would be a losing proposition. I understand the Norse have lengths of chain ready to help the pirates help the whales by converting them to fish food.

[JSteff]

PROTEST, ever hear of the word?

The trespassed on Japaneses territory illegally in and attempt to prevent them from earning money and doing their Jobs. Not invited on the vessels, have tied numerous time to prevent them from dong their jobs.

So were you part of the occupy crowd or aligned with them in any way? Sure do act that way!

[dalereed]

As pirates, execute them immediately and feed their carcases to the sharks!

[Lazamataz]

They literally risk their lives for what they believe in. You have to admire them for that.

Communists risk their lives for what they believe in, too.

F***ing hippies can die.

[good1]

Did they attempt to take over the vessel?

Absolutely! Their entire purpose is to take over the ship and redirect its mission to something other than taking whales. You've just redefined piracy with the word protest and think that makes the activity acceptable.

Yes, I have heard the word 'protest.' It can be done, in this case, from land. A protest is strictly verbal. Once physical actions takes place, i.e. blocking access, physical confrontation, boarding ships,you have escalated past 'protest' to 'prevention' and 'provocation.'

[Slings and Arrows]

Feeling stupid yet?

[Hot Tabasco]

When I hear the word "successful" or "successfully", the first thing that comes to mind

LOL!