Makah Whaling Update 8/19/02

Cure, but dishonest editing job there GM. Apparently you were too busy trying to prove your point to cite the entire article, including the conclusion:

'But if 'Eye of the Whale' ends up serving as a primary resource of gray whale history and biology, its unabashed conservationist POV won't matter. In the end, after such an astounding journey that takes him from desert salt flats to glacial sea ice, Russell's is a voice that deserves to be heard. And the way he sees it, whales and humans share the simplest of profound needs: a place to call home.' Copyright SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE PUBLISHING COMPANY Jul 15, 2001

That IS a good crit methinks..

You also ignore the positve reviews given by most important US newspapers (ie LA Times, Washington Post, NY Times), that the book is on the Scientific American Editors' Recommended List and named by the LA Times among its Best Books of 2001.

Thus your credibility crumbles.

Richard Hayduke Lives! 'The universe of the wilderness is disappearing like a snowbank on a south-facing slope on a warm June day.' Robert Marshall

Richard Hayduke Lives! 'The universe of the wilderness is disappearing like a snowbank on a south-facing slope on a warm June day.' Robert Marshall

ho ho ..

Crap is crap, no matter how much you perfume it - it still stinks Scientific American? that esteemed non-biased journal??? ***ROFLMAO'***

Thought you did´nt support or believe in science/scientists?? OOPs, forgot - you do when you think it supports your argument.....

Don´t forget the credible Mr Russel´s

'However, once the moratorium took effect, Japan and Norway continued to hunt, using a regulatory loophole allowing nations to issue themselves special permits, to continue killing whales for 'scientific research.' The IWC had passed 19 resolutions urging the Japanese government not to issue such permits, but the requests have been ignored. Norway self-allocates a quota of 674 minke whales in the North Atlantic, but now says it can't afford to store all the boxes of packed meat and has announced an export agreement with Japan. ''

Extremely lousy background research on the part of Mr. R would´nt you say? 'Can´t afford to store all the boxes of packed meat? ' - Scientific research permit? Norway has a commercial hunt, always has had, always will have...

That´s the problem with biased writers with preconcieved notions and belief- - they seem to have selective memories where facts are concerned

GM

'If you can't achieve your aims through facts, then baffle your opposition with bullshit.' Earth Force p. 108, Paul Watson (1993)

I know that from reading your posts.

So what is your problem with Scientific American? It is well respected here by virtually every scientist and academic instructor I know. Sure, it publishes articles for the scientifically literate public rather than as a journal for professionals, but I know many professionals who use it to stay abreast of areas outside their main field of study.

I AM a scientist, ding-dong. I just have enough philosophy to know that science isn't the only truth.

Yes, you do.

Richard Hayduke Lives! 'The universe of the wilderness is disappearing like a snowbank on a south-facing slope on a warm June day.' Robert Marshall