would have to address the issue of southern ocean ownership.. the world does not agree to australian claim over those oceans, do not forget that. It aint our waters, the whales are not ours, our laws do not apply there.. yet why do all the greenies including bob brown and garret keep spouting lies all day about it?? As for the piracy charges, hilarious. With all the evidence against SS, do you seriously think they have grounds to stand on in a court of law? Another PR stunt. s. None of you have addressed my initial point. The fact that SS which is based in the Netherlands focus their violent protest against the japanese is because its easy for them to gain public support from australians down here (and hence, $$) than it is for them to protest against greenland, norway and iceland nextdoor to them who hunt whale species more endangered than Minkes. Why do you think that's the case? Connect the dots. You dont have to look far, plenty of comments on this site and other news site clearly indicate racial hatred. Garry says: 12:13pm | 09/01/10 Deliah I can not agree this is the stupidest idea Sea Shephard has had. It will be the laughing stock of those who are not rabid whale lovers (I do not call them enviormentalists because only whales are being looked at). It is like a terrorist bring you up on terrorism charges for protecting yourself against attacks from them. Sea Shepard