Norwegian Hunting Whales
Do you agree with the Norwegian and Japanese position on permitting the hunting of non-endangered species of whales as a cultural exemption?
Fishing and hunting have been for some communities a way of living for several hundred years. This way of living and the methods associated have been part of their identity for generations after generations, and in many cases preserved by these communities. Because of the globalization, the world is becoming a “global village” where some powerful countries feel the right to intervene in other countries’ policies. In my opinion, no countries have the rights to impose their beliefs and ways of living in another country. So, I agree with the Norwegian and Japanese position on permitting the hunting of non-endangered species of whales as a cultural exemption.
2. Do you think the whaling ban constitutes a violation of these nations' sovereignty?
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For the fishermen of Norway and Japan, hunting whales have been their occupation during several hundred years.
5. Does the economic impact of whaling on the small fishing villages weigh into your decision?
According the article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “ everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care” (“The Universal Declaration of Human Rights”). For these fishermen, the whaling ban will remove the resources they need to buy food, clothing and take care of their housing and health. The economic impact of whaling on the small fishing villages is not only a cultural issue, but also a human rights issue and it will weigh on my decision.
6. How should these claims be balanced against world opinion - which is generally very supportive of the protection of
Fishing and hunting have been for some communities a way of living for several hundred years. This way of living and the methods associated have been part of their identity for generations after generations, and in many cases preserved by these communities. Because of the globalization, the world is becoming a “global village” where some powerful countries feel the right to intervene in other countries’ policies. In my opinion, no countries have the rights to impose their beliefs and ways of living in another country. So, I agree with the Norwegian and Japanese position on permitting the hunting of non-endangered species of whales as a cultural exemption.
2. Do you think the whaling ban constitutes a violation of these nations' sovereignty?
The sea where the whales …show more content…
For the fishermen of Norway and Japan, hunting whales have been their occupation during several hundred years.
5. Does the economic impact of whaling on the small fishing villages weigh into your decision?
According the article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “ everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care” (“The Universal Declaration of Human Rights”). For these fishermen, the whaling ban will remove the resources they need to buy food, clothing and take care of their housing and health. The economic impact of whaling on the small fishing villages is not only a cultural issue, but also a human rights issue and it will weigh on my decision.
6. How should these claims be balanced against world opinion - which is generally very supportive of the protection of