is it just me or is watson purposely trying to endanger himself and others? because its not the whaling thats driving the sea sheperd to do these things, its themselves. Everyone has a choice and its their decision whether or not to do stupud things in the middle of the ocean or whether to negotiate and talk about it like a mature adult.
I did a Level 1 NCEA Research project on the anti-whaling campaign and I honestly think the Japanese are at fault here. The Sea Shepherds are trying to protect the whales and animals have just as much right to be protected as humans do. Whales should not have to die just because the Japanese want to do tests on them and then chop them up and send them away to markets to sell for millions. The only reason the Sea Shepherds are resorting to such interaction is because Australia and other countries are too scared to stand up because Japan is such a valuable ally to have (according to them). We as a nation should be doing something because at this rate we are driving the sea life to extinction and the extinction of the human race. Yes, those who eat meat do encourage animal slaughter in a way, but we don't need to go to the extent of eating every living thing on this planet. Animals such as Gorillas, Whales, Seals, all these animals are not necessary to us. They are animals who are peaceful and friendly, people are just choosing to kill them simply because of greed and selfishness. We should be banning commercial whaling whether it is for research or profit. If research is required then they should not be killed.
I think those guys (Sea Shepards) are self appointed gaurdians of the whales. Some of the crew seem to like getting "rammed" in a number of ways. No one seems to note the fact that what they are committing is piracy/violence. Remember when that Vegan sissy captain faked getting shot by the japs? These guys make a living being agitators. The law needs to go after the people who donate money to them for aiding and abbetting piracy. They could indict Bob Barker, The Red Hot Chili Peppers if they really did give them money and they knew it was fpr piracy. Pretty hard to deny knowing or having watched on TV thier antics. Another way to stop this ongoing pirate show is to call in question the captain's papers. If he is committing unsafe acts at sea, then he may be called to task by the maritime authorities. He and the crew may be able to be taken into lawful custody by the Japanese whaling crews. Then to Japan for a trial and subsequent imprisonment. (they have a real strict prison system too!) Some of the crew might enjoy getting "rammed" in he prison as well. There, that should do it!