Oo er ..well it seems my whaling remark has touched a nerve somewhere (probably in Japan). In the interest of free speech - which the 'commentator' said Australia doesn't have - I have republished the original snotty comment for your consideration:
From "Hoge": How do you feel japanese whaling?Japanese whale fishing is completely lawful. And is completely scientific. In addition, it is a Japanese gastronomic culture to eat whales. You should refrain from the act of denying the culture of another country. watch this video.To the person who wants to know why Japan hunts whales http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=xWYOJYEOvSk[DragonBall] Freezer VS Japanese whalinghttp://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=HdUPHXNPVR4Why is there NO Freedom of media in australia?if doubt me? Post my comment this URL. http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,23155612-5007146,00.html
February 5, 2008 12:42 AM
mmm - why is it that the theme from Bridge Over the River Kwai is humming round my head right now? Anyway...
My reply:I'm not disputing the Japanese right to whale as part of their culture, although I don't like it. I DO dispute the "scientific" aspect of it though - what a load of rubbish. It's also very rude of the Japanese to hunt whales in Australian waters, especially when Australians are so against it. If Japanese people want to catch whales - they can do it in their own waters. And if they haven't got any, then tough nuggies.
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