Pros And Cons Of Whaling

Exemption for whaling

For the exemption for whaling issue, you will answer the following:

Questions for Discussion:

Do you agree with the Norwegian and Japanese position on permitting the hunting of non-endangered species of whales as a cultural exemption?

I disagree. To explain why it is enough to recall a lot of traditions that existed for many centuries and were considered very necessary for the existence of some peoples from which they nevertheless had to abandon our time. For example, human sacrifices that existed in many parts of our planet (Maya Indians, Celtic tribes, India), animal sacrifices existed in Rome and in many peoples of northern Europe and the Middle East. Traditional dueling of nobles in Europe or in the wild west. If we recall the number of very important traditions from which humanity has refused in the course of its development simply following the logic of peaceful coexistence and the conservation of the surrounding nature, then it becomes completely unclear why in the case of commercial prey of whales, an exception should be made. I believe no exceptions are required.

Do you think the whaling ban constitutes a violation of these nations' sovereignty?
The whole point of international agreements and restrictions in intervening in sovereignty. But this is a permissible interference in the sovereignty of which the countries are mutually agreed upon for the conservation of nature and for the less toxic inter-existence on the planet. However, I do not approve of the possible forceful enforcement of such demands, namely, military intervention is not a permissible interference in sovereignty. And interference at the level of requirements and the possible refusal to trade with a country that does not agree with the demand is quite adequate measures. The country itself should choose it economically more profitable to extract whales or trade with surrounding