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You are so courageous! Seeing last night's news I had been wondering what choices would be left to you now, for indeed, the crews on the whalers seem to be under enormous pressure from home. Doing some reading on the ICR's website and elsewhere, in addition I got the impression that they really think they must do what they're doing. They seem to view minke whales almost as something like an infestation that must be got rid of as it not only robs humans of their food, but also because the high numbers of minke whales keep - according to their theory - the blue whale's population from recovering (and, of course, if the blue whale is kept from recovering that "resource" will never be available again for human consumption and profit ... not to mention how hideous it is to view any living creature as resource). So thinking they're right in what they're doing and you're wrong in hindering them, and with the kind of pressure they are under regarding quotas and public opinion, there will be fewer and fewer hesitation to go for what they want at all costs. Sorry, this is not meant to discourage you, not at all. It's just one's really somehow there with you and putting oneself in your place and experiencing the frights and wondering what will happen next. As I said, it's most courageous and brave of you that even after this incident you will not be deterred. How wonderful if something could be invented to divert that bloody harpoon from its course, once it's been shot, away from the whale, away from you, some magnet or what ... Anyway, continuing to keep all fingers crossed and may Poseidon be with you - it's his creatures, too, you're protecting after all. Pavlos

Well Done ! I appplaud your actions and bravery.

Greenpeace has one a new supporter ... ME.

What the Japanese are doing is deplorable, harpooning whales in the name of science what a joke .... keep up the great work, I encourage and congratulate you all.

Stay Safe.

http://fr.groups.yahoo.com/group/Dolphinus2/message/107

campaign in french for you "the greenpeace" very best.

I can only repeat all the encouragement you are receiving from others. I read and search everyday to find where this is making headlines in other than Australia and NZ and finally today on yahoo it made a headline. (maybe I've missed it but this is the 1st I've seen it on a headline on yahoo.)That's another sort of "win" it needs to be in peoples' faces what the Japanese are doing.
You are brave beyond all words and you are peaceful - water canon vs grenade tipped harpoon?
Stay the course I believe the world is beginning to tune in and I hope the killing will stop.
Maybe you can create a mutiny onboard the whale killer - wouldn't that be something! Keep with the eye contact. We care about everyone of you, even the humans on the whale killer.

If the Japanese are truely doing whale research, why don't they prove it? I know why-because that's not really what they're doing! In fact, they are doing a better job of contradicting their statement than supporting it. This won't go on too long unnoticed, thanks to the efforts of Greenpeace!
-Dan Myers

Hi Folks,

I thought everyone might find the following link about Machievellian pro-whaling tactics informative -

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0601/S00035.htm

Keep up the good work!

Just a note to say on behalf of all those at home thanks. Be safe. With you all in spirit.
Keep up the good fight Greenpeace.
In solidarity.
Kym

You guys are my hero's! I can't even imagine what it must be like out there. I wish I could be there. It makes me SO mad when i watch the news or read about these barbaric acts I can't even describe my anger with words. Keep up your great work. Why doesn't the government send a navy boat out to sea and just blow them out the water? They are fishing in OUR waters and it is against our LAW to kill whales so why the hell are we letting these bastards get away with it? Everyone can see its not research, they have already taken more than they said they would. Why are they researching thousands of DEAD whales? I'm sure you would get the same information from ten ALIVE whales. Absoloutely disgusting.

Kia Ora,
Just more words of thanks and encouragement.

Ma koutou nga tamariki o Tangaroa e manaaki, Ma Tangaroa koutou e tiaki i nga wa katoa.

As you care for the children of Tangaroa (Maori God of the Sea), May Tangaroa in turn protect you always.

Peace

A question. At this point in time, how many whales have the Japanese taken? They must be far below their expected quota.

An observation. The whalers must feel a grudging admiration for your courage and tenacity, and willingness to endanger your own lives to save whales. Most of these men probably don't want to kill whales, but it's a job, and they have no choice. Kind of like the butchers that slaughter cattle, pigs, chickens, horses, etc., so that we humans can eat.

My thoughts are with you daily - wish I could do more to help.
Keep sending letters, I guess.
Take CARE and BE SAFE.
echo