The difference between right and wrong - blog 6

In the documentary film, The Cove by Louie Psihoyos, the case against dolphin slaughter is evident and well presented.  Although the two perspectives between the Japanese and U.S., are not equally broadcasted, I feel that it is a strong and extremely important issue that people all across the world should be aware of. This argument of not killing dolphins is most definitely a convincing argument. By the Japanese refusing to speak and/or clarify their wrong actions puts them in a deeper hole that they cannot get out of.  In technical terms, there is no obligation for one to explain any unethical actions, however if those type of people such as the Japanese, want to be left alone and not constantly harassed, the smart option for their benefit would to at least give their side to the issue. Overall, I feel that the un-acceptable and vulgar information should be released to the public, despite how horrific it may be.  The absurd  and gruesome actions need to come to an end. If the Japanese cannot speak and explain themselves, it furthermore adds in to the fact of how there is no significant and strong enough reason to continue on killing so many dolphins.

One would come to think that if both sides to an argument are not presented, that it wouldn’t be a convincing argument.  However for this case scenario, the Japanese were given the opportunity to speak and explain themselves as to why they are killing so many dolphins and why they are so secretive about where and how, yet they chose otherwise.  The defiance in the faces of the Japanese fisherman and inappropriate attitude sets the scene making the viewers of this film even more furious with their actions.  Their attitudes are portrayed as though everything has to be their way or no way. Each year approximately 23,000 dolphins are killed in Japan, some survive and are used for training although the vast majority are slaughtered and killed slowly.   Babies are lost and separated from their parents and some unfortunately witness their own family and friends being killed. Within seconds the water goes from blue to deep musky red and bodies gradually disappearing.  The site of this all happening is horrific and difficult to watch, although as terrible as it is, I feel it is important for it to be incorporated with the documentary and shown to as many people as possible.  It is an issue that is getting way too much out of hand and the more people that could help support and save the dolphins, may increase the chance of dolphins being saved.