Hey guys!
I decided after my presentation that my topic may not be the strongest or easiest to write about. In a last minute risky maneuver, I have changed my topic. I'm now writing about how whaling by the Japanese in particular, is morally wrong. I plan to start out giving some background on whaling and the Japanese culture that is connected to the sea. I will still use the argument that our relationship with nature decides how we treat it, but it will no longer be the central tenant of my paper. The Japanese have never sustainable used their natural resources and are known world wide for their blatant environmental degradation. They don't view wildlife as valuable, and they therefore are not inclined to protect it. The Japanese kill hundred of whales each year under the veil that they are needed for "scientific research".
I plan to argue that:
1)- biologically harvesting whales is not sustainable
2)- killing whales, which are subjects of a life, is morally wrong (relying on Raegan here)
3)- scientific experimentation on animals, especially when it results in death, is morally reprehensible (animals rights)
If you have any sources or ideas for directions I should go with it, I'd love to hear your input!
Thanks!
-Kimber
