I'm not a Vegan, nor a Vegetarian. I AM a Carnivore, and I like my meat screaming rare. The main issue is sustainability and food needs. Northern European countries harvest the Minke whale, which is far from endangered. Japan's ruse about "Scientific Research" is patently false, but their annual 'take' is not a threat to sustainability, not that I have any love for the Japanese. 

I used to admire Watson and Sea Shepherd, but  their increase in fame has also included  proportional increase in zealotism. I think I'll form a new group called "Save the Cows" and tell NYC "No more steaks, eat broccoli".

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