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Old 12-19-2007
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Re: Watson threatens to ram Jap whalers.

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Originally Posted by hairballxavier View Post
So what is more important to you, a tourists desire to see a whale or a hungry person being able to eat?

Or do you think there can be a reasonable balance in policy that protects both the food and tourism industries?
This is not about a hungry person being able to eat, considering that the whale meat in questions retails for over $1000 per kilo in Japan, and is considered one of their most expensive delicacies.
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