Bethune quits Sea Shepherd over lies

15 May 2012 02:58a.m.

Ben wrote:

To Nessie down below. If your group lies and is constantly found to be lying to the point they are seen as nothing but a bunch of ineffective media chasing loons, exactly what does that do to help stop the issue? Exactly what has he done? All his plans revolve around blocking transfers of already dead whales and prompts Japan to go get more. How is his plan to bankrupt the organization in any way a legitimate goal since the Japanese government funds the program? Where is Watson the rest of the year when Japan is whaling else where? How immoral can the group be for a moral cause before it's no longer moral? Watson's morals can be likened to the allies in WWII firebombing Dresden. Wipe out a city of civilians for very little practical gain. All Watson is doing is continuously shooting the animal rights cause in the foot, thank god he's in jail

13 May 2012 01:43a.m.

Ken wrote:

Paul Watson is a terrorist and should be in jail. He's no different than Jim Jones. He suckers these dumb idiotic people into following him and doing his dirty work. These other countries don't abide by our laws. If they want to eat whales they are going to eat them. These fools run around the world crying save the whales but yet for the most part are probably the sames ones aborting human babies and talking about how right that is. What a bunch of blind fools. I'll tell you what's going to happen. Big butt Paul, "he may not eat meat but he's eating a lot of something", is going to keep on and one of these people are going to kill him. Either that or he'll cause one of his followers to get killed or they will eventually kill someone else. If an eskimo wants to eat a whale I say more power to him and guess what if that's all that's around and I had a chance I'll eat one also. I just wonder what's next for these idiots? I can't understand why they're not in jail. The Sea Shepard people are a cult. There's no telling what goes on when the camara stops rolling on that ship. They worship big pauly like he's their god. What a sad and sick bunch. Don't drink the cool-aid.

08 May 2012 04:28a.m.

Jerry wrote:

Several former Sea Shepherd crew members, including former first-mate Peter Brown, have described their activities as "street theater". Like many organizations, they started out in good faith with a worthy cause, but eventually devolved into PR stunts and dueling propaganda, until their credibility was almost nonexistent.

I applaud their core mission, but I don't put much faith in anything they say or show on film.

28 Apr 2012 07:47p.m.

Jls wrote:

I donot think for him to order this is insane. It makes sense and goes along with what i have seen in him. He sets out to stop them, which is wonderful, i support that. But, he goes way too far and intentionally puts the fishermen in danger, and has said they will not draw a line anywhere. He is, with the ret of the shepards, a pirate!

05 Nov 2011 08:01a.m.

Nessie wrote:

I love Sea Shepherd, who gives if they lie? They are the only ones trying to save the whales, everyone else doesn't care. They are a huge impact on us, and they are great , stfu bethune, as Paul Watson says , protesting gets you nowhere, and its true.. Like greenpeace does? They do nothing but just protest, Sea Shepherd risk their lives for whales, they dont protest , they do tactics, and they dont care what happens between the police and them. I love them and you all should too. The Whales deserve to live here just as much as we do, ALL THE POACHING ANIMAL VESSELS SHOULD SINK.

08 Oct 2011 07:35p.m.

shae wrote:

the sea shepherd is a pirate vessel and should be sunk

06 Aug 2011 06:12p.m.

Randy wrote:

Mike ole buddy, you plainly have your head up your arse.Did you read your statement "The Japanese kill a very very minute percentage of those whale species every year." Based on what??? your estimate?? horseshit mate. I am 46 and I can remember when sperm whale were almost wiped from the planet for good. Don't talk if your not old enough to remember. And lets not forget, whales are sentient beings that have feelings and feel pain. Lets shoot you with a harpoon and see if you think its OK? Paul Watson has devoted his entire life to these beautiful animals you dumb IDIOT! LONG LIVE SEA SHEPHERD !

05 Jun 2011 01:18a.m.

Alex wrote:

Some people are missing the point, these whales are endangered. If whaling ships continue to kill whales at this rate then they will become extinct. It is bad for the environment when any species goes extinct, that is just common sense and something people can learn in a high school class. Perhaps if there were a plethora of whales in the ocean then one could argue that whaling should be permittable, however if the species goes extinct it will negatively impact everyone on the planet.

04 Jun 2011 06:08p.m.

Mike wrote:

Sea Shepperds are a total bunch of hypocrites. They absolutely lie whenever they think it is in their interest to do so. If you watch the show and don't realize this, then you aren't being open minded. Eco terrorism at its best. The Japanese kill a very very minute percentage of those whale species every year. Paul Watson is just playing Admiral of his own navy. Human being need to eat, and Japanese have a right to eat just as much as American's do. If they aren't killing of the whales as a species then they are no different than anyone else responsibly hunting.

02 Jun 2011 07:18a.m.

Kevin wrote:

I think both these people are really good, compassionate, and its a shame that it comes down to this. I think that Sea Sheperd should never have withdrawen its support, but mistakes are made.Lets get on and concentrate on the real issue which is saving the whales.