Iceland is storming headfirst down the same controversial path of the Japanese, starting this year’s whale slaughter yesterday. Without much regard for the country’s image it would seem. Even the country’s foreign minister warned that, “I believe this is sacrificing long term interests for short term gains, despite the quota being smaller than in previous years.”
40 minke whales will be killed in this year’s slaughter, despite the whalers asking for quota of 100. Sure, the current number is somewhat better, but I think we all agree with the British government department Defra when they say, “We would like to make clear our country’s opposition to this unnecessary, inhumane operation, and urge the government of Iceland to reconsider its position and reverse its decision.” Read more at the BBC.
