cooeecobber said...

cooeecobber at 09:35 AM JST - 30th June

Of course it should be legal, but don't expect it anytime soon in Japan. What percentage of JT does the government control?

Posted in Should marijuana use be legalized? at 09:35 AM JST - 30th June
cooeecobber at 11:33 AM JST - 26th January

Tjrandom,

The culture they are trying to protect, is a commercial culture, eh? Mechanised whaling, introduced by the Norwegians in the 1900's, and revived by the Americans after the war. They can dress it up all they like as a tradition, blah, blah, blah, but it is simply not, except…

Posted in Japan, U.S. in talks to allow Japan to engage in 'coastal whaling' at 11:33 AM JST - 26th January
cooeecobber at 11:18 AM JST - 26th January

Good for you, now tell your government to agree to let coastal whalers around the world catch whales. No more complaints from Australia about coastal whaling thank you.

Not so fast, David. You don't have a convert! I said "traditional" as in indigenous populations, using traditional methods, not being denied…

Posted in Japan, U.S. in talks to allow Japan to engage in 'coastal whaling' at 11:18 AM JST - 26th January
cooeecobber at 09:56 AM JST - 26th January

"Traditional" coastal whaling, as in pre-1900, before the Norwegians introduced mechanised killing? Carried out by the few coastal communities in Japan that actually have a whaling tradition? I don't have a problem with that.

Posted in Japan, U.S. in talks to allow Japan to engage in 'coastal whaling' at 09:56 AM JST - 26th January
cooeecobber at 09:56 AM JST - 25th January

Well summed-up Aussieooo.

The arguments for whaling are weak, to say the least! But the tactics of the paid lobbyists is to NOT address the kinds of points you raised. Instead they play a game of distraction, to keep the discussion away from these kinds of points. I must say,…

Posted in Australia: diplomacy, not courts best way to stop whaling at 09:56 AM JST - 25th January
cooeecobber at 05:34 PM JST - 23rd January

Aussieooo - Yes, and isn't it interesting how silent the Japanese media have been on the Yushin Maru #2! Including the pro-whalers here!

Posted in Australia: diplomacy, not courts best way to stop whaling at 05:34 PM JST - 23rd January
cooeecobber at 02:30 PM JST - 23rd January

davidattokyo

Once again you demonstrate how different we are. But that's OK, I like reading diverse opinions! You needn't feel threatened by people who don't share your view. Nor should you despair when you are unable to persuade them as to your point of view. I only wish the collective…

Posted in Sea Shepherd offers to stop harassing whalers if Australia takes legal action at 02:30 PM JST - 23rd January
cooeecobber at 11:25 AM JST - 23rd January

You can say this, because whaling doesn't effect you jack either way.

David, this is where our philosophy differs. Whaling DOES affect me, and every one else. It's called biodiversity. And I'll bet my personal carbon footprint is smaller than yours, because, where I am able, I make efforts to…

Posted in Sea Shepherd offers to stop harassing whalers if Australia takes legal action at 11:25 AM JST - 23rd January
cooeecobber at 10:44 AM JST - 23rd January

So, Sea Shepherd just refuelled in Australia, eh? Not bad for a so-called "terrorist" group! But wait a minute, the Japanese whaling fleet are barred from entering Australian ports! The Yushin Maru #2 had to go to Indonesia for repairs.

How perplexing!

Posted in Australia: diplomacy, not courts best way to stop whaling at 10:44 AM JST - 23rd January
cooeecobber at 09:43 AM JST - 23rd January

davidattokyo

Just don't make stuff up.

Mate, I can't see into the future, and nor can you. So my point about not knowing what will be the consequences of global warming on fisheries, including whaling, stands. At best, it is educated guessing. And that position is supported by all…

Posted in Sea Shepherd offers to stop harassing whalers if Australia takes legal action at 09:43 AM JST - 23rd January