After watching Whale Wars repeatedly and having always had a affinity to whales, you would think that others in the United States would form some kind of aversion to the killing of whales. We should also have a greater aversion to eating them as well.
Based on the espisodes of Whale Wars, one gets the impression that it was the country of Japan that was the main killer and consumer of whales.
Today, while reading the news, I was sadden to see that one of my favorite Sushi restaurants in Santa Monica, California was busted for selling whale meat to its patrons. What restaurant you ask? The Hump.
The Hump was always know for having excellent fish. Celebrities can be seen sitting by themselves on weeknights reading a book and enjoying the fine sushi. But after reading that the Hump was serving whale meat as part of the cheaf recommended fish, I don't think I can ever eat there away.
The news said that the chef faces, a maximum one year prison and a fine up to $100,000.00. Whiel the restaurant only faces a max $100,000 fine. I personally think that the owners of the resturant and the chef should face potential jail time together.
Prison time should not be limited to only the chef.
Killing and eating whale meat is wrong. We should not do anything in this country that will contribute to that imoral industry.