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[-] original_reader@lemmy.ml 39 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

"Whaling in the Faroe Islands is conducted in accordance with international law and globally recognized principles of sustainable development," according to the island's government website. "It is sustainable and fully regulated, with a strong emphasis on animal welfare, and a requirement today for participants to be licensed to use the mandatory methods and equipment. Whale drives only take place in bays that are officially approved for the purpose, and only schools of whales found in close proximity to land, usually within one nautical mile, are driven ashore."

The fact that it has to be justified in this way shows that something isn't right. Just because something is legal doesn't make it right.

Also, what kind of nonsense is this: "with a strong emphasis on animal welfare". It's a species hunted and killed by the hundreds! What kind of welfare is seen there!?

Humans' way of justifying their dubious morals can be disgusting!

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 21 points 1 year ago

Just for the sake of accuracy, not because I don't think this is barbaric, it's definitely barbaric, but they hunt pilot whales, which aren't endangered.

[-] sabbath@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

TPTB feel the same way about humans. 🤑 🤗 🤑

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