Of course it is easier to demonise the Japs given that "they are not like us". I have no major issues with people who are against whaling per se, free will after all that - i exercise mine by eating it on occasion.
But the double standard (and ignorance) shown by the cynical elements (read: Sea Shepard) in the Anti-Whaling movement - which seem to have found a wellspring in a swathe of Australian society (for both the right and wrong reasons) sickens me. Everyone seems to conveniently ignore what goes on in so called "Civilized Europe".
What i would love to see is for the "Whale Whores" go and pull their monkey business in Norther Europe - that would be compelling television.
So, full credit to you technicals4me for making this point.
