traveller Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Per the report on the BBC tv news last night Norway is continuing hunting Minke whales - "Norway is not bound by the 20-year-old commercial moratorium administered by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) because it objected to the ban's introduction. In total, nearly 800 whales are to be caught by the Norwegians between now and the end of the season; and there are plans here to increase the total whale catch to 1,800 every year". From IOM Newspapers website:- MORE than 100 Norwegians will be coming to the Island on May 13 for a unique celebration of their country's century of independence. The group. from the county of Rogaland in southwest Norway, will include senior political representatives, people interested in culture and a 70-strong symphony choir. Being at the centre of the west coast oil and gas production area, Rogaland is one of the richest counties in Norway. The party of visitors will arrive on May 13 for five days of celebrations organised by the government and other Manx bodies. The programme of action-packed events includes performances by the Stavanger Symphony Choir, the opening of an exhibition of Norwegian art at the Manx Museum's National Art Gallery and a Norwegian and Manx parade on the morning of May 17, Norway's national day. Norse kings once ruled the Island and Tynwald was established by Viking settlers over 1,000 years ago. Chief Minister Donald Gelling MLC said: 'I am absolutely delighted that our guests from Rogaland value their connections with the Isle of Man so much that they are travelling all the way here to mark Norway's national day and its one hundred years of independence.' He added: 'The Island will be joining with them to celebrate those connections, which go back more than 1,000 years to the origins of our own independent, national parliament.' In recent years the Island has been building on its historic links with Norway to develop cultural and economic opportunities of mutual benefit. HELLO - who else thinks its morally indefensible to hunt whales? Is anyone going to protest? What is the IOM Government's stance with regard to whaling? What, if anything, is the Chief Minsiter going to say about whaling to the Norwegian politicians he will be meeting? Does the majority of people on the IOM want "to develop cultural and economic opportunities of mutual benefit" with Norway whilst it still pursues Minke whales? reponses on a postcard please and if you can afford 10p why not call your MHK and tell him/her what you think IOM Government should do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian rush Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I'm sure you've already thrown out every Japanese product you own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I'd be more inclined to protest if it was 100 Norwegian whale hunters visiting the island... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germann Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 If Norwegians want to eat whales, and if Koreans want to eat dogs then that's fine by me. It's their culture. Leave them be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 There is a slight difference in that whales are a little less plentiful, but in essence, I agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 The only problem is that having eaten whale it tastes so dam good. It really does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Posting before someone alleges conspiracy with Norwegian Government to ship jobs out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ean Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Don't be stupid ans. We're inviting them over to fish in our waters! And the Government are determined to get rid of the small fishing industry we have here and the norwegians offered, as long as they get to eat any whales that they catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germann Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Fish in our waters? What fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speckled Frost Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 What do you mean 'what fish'? Just the other day I saw a goby in a rock pool at Niarbyl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I would be up for a protest, haven't time to organise one but would take part for sure if someone does organise one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian rush Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 If these norwegian whales eat kippers swimming in Manx territorial waters when they're here, I'm all for them being shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey_magic Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Is There A Protest Arranged The Norwegian Visitors Is there anything stopping you from arranging a protest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I was hoping Marge would be on the Mannin Line about it, but we've lost both of those institutions Now then, now then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveller Posted May 10, 2005 Author Share Posted May 10, 2005 I agree with Old Git - and if there is anyone to organise a protest I would be up for being on it. Thing is whales and dolphins are warm blooded mammals not fish....but guess this missive has lost its chips if no one else cares.....or do they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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