firstpoint said...Lobes said...
I agree with the Sea Sheperds aims but I do question their motives and I particularly dont like being treated like an idiot.
Sea Sheperd portrayed themselves as completely innocent in this ramming situation when I feel that is unlikely to be the case. I saw the video and its obvious they positioned their boat provocatively close to the Jap ship. The smaller, faster, more agile vessel is obliged to give way to the larger one.
I agree with the previous poster who said they are polarising the situation and going to lose supporters because of this. And sinking brand new boats doesnt impress anyone.
Why would I want to donate money to or support Sea Sheperd when they get some kook captain to put the Batboat under a whaler on day 1? Massive Fail.
kook captain is about right,intentions may be pure,execution is almost piracy,however captain rudd and first mate garrett need to step up,seashepard needs to video the slaughter and thats all
One small issue here: The Australian waters bit. Only about 3 countries in the world actually recognise our rights to the waters. If it's not recognised it can not be fought about. Krudd and Garret really can't do a thing otherwise upset trade partners we sell our resources to.
Sea Sheperd losing members: Don't think so, they needed something like this to happen. They are seen as a renegade, extremist version of Greenpeace. Without this kind of thing occasionally happening there brand (and that's what they sell to fund the organisation) means nothing.
Did you not notice the coolest sticker on your board or car or shirt to wear was a Sea Shepherd one? This little incident will help their cause no-end. People love a renegade, it keeps you interested. Very clever actually.
My media professor told me something back in '94 that I will never forget:
If a dog bites a man that's not news, but if the man bites the dog well clear the front page and headlines....
(slaughtering whales for no good reason)
