Arguments Against Whaling

The common good is an important thing to consider in our daily lives. Sometimes we must put aside our own worries and beliefs in order to help improve society as a whole. One particular topic that some might say blurs the lines of the common good is whaling. The issue here is whether or not whaling is justifiable in today’s society, can people who are for and against whaling come together and work towards the common good? Organisations such as the International Whaling Commission which are against whaling and countries such as Japan and pro-whaling nations continue to fight for what they believe is right. Is it fair for countries to try and prevent other countries from whaling? Do they have any right to stop countries like Japan, Iceland and Greenland who believe that whaling is part of their culture? This paper will bring together these different perspectives and provide an in-depth discussion on how we as a society can come together and promote the achievement of the common good in regards to whaling. …show more content…
When interviewed on BBC News Tokyo (2010), Shintaro Sato was asked why whale meat is so popular? He replied. “You don’t feel sad when you eat pork, you don’t think about the pig. It’s the same with whales.” This gives you an insight into what the people of Japan think of whaling. They don’t see it like other countries where it is seen as inhuman or barbaric it’s just a part of their life, just like eating fish or steak is very normal in most countries, eating whale in Japan is similar, it is a part of their culture and is a tradition that goes back many