[Jeff Higgins]

Originally Posted by stuartj

The video is clearly labelled as to its source Jeff, and it relates to the contact between the vessels referenced by the previous poster. I think its worth more than his unsourced claims.

Of course it is (on both counts). What is missing, however, is days and days of confrontation and provocation that I'm sure would be less than flattering to the Sea Shepherd's captain and crew. They are behaving irresponsibly. That would be fine with me if they were only risking their lives, but they are also risking the lives of men on the other vessels. They need to be made to stop, even at the cost of their ship and their lives.

Originally Posted by stuartj

I dont know if youve done any blue water sailing Jeff, but allowing a small vessel to contact a large vessel generally goes badly for the small vessel.

I've done none whatsoever, but it certainly doesn't take any experience to reach that conclusion. But, again, the Sea Shepherd has put everyone involved at this level of risk, have they not?

Originally Posted by stuartj

Of course SSCS are attempting to disrupt the activities of the whaling fleet, that is their stated aim. And Jeff, Japanese naval surprises generally arent funny.

Yes, both of our countries' histories speak to that. I'm not suggesting this in any sort of humorous context - the Japanese navy needs to sink that ship before her and her crew hurt innocent men on those other vessels. Make their intentions very clear, give them the option to leave, and when they don't - sink the bastards. Any survivors they manage to collect get tried for piracy in Japan. This isn't a game.