Topic: We should ban whaling
whaling does need to be regulated but a ban is not the answer.  banning will just cause it to go underground and be worse off in the long run
Whaling endangers an animal species that is important to our oceanic ecosystem and should be banned.
whaling endangers various species of whales and could upset the balance of the ecosystem if it is allowed to continue.
whaling gives many people the food and energy needed for their livelehood
whaling has an important cultural heritage in countries like norway and japan.
whaling has been a part of many cultures for a long time and has not decimated the population of whales.
whaling has been an intergral part of many cultures for centuries.
whaling has decreased the population of these creatures to a phenomenal number and needs to be stopped.
whaling has devastating effects on the entire ocean ecosystem.
whaling has led to a major decrease in whale populations over the years.
whaling has no place left in our world.  we need to stop this practice now.
whaling has strong cultural affinity for some peoples. it should be well regulated to ensure sustainability but not banned outright.
whaling in some cultures is widely accepted and a way of life to them.
Whaling in some parts of the world create jobs where people need them and should not be banned.
whaling is a barbaric practice that destroys majestic animals
whaling is a cruel sport that is depleting the oceans natural resources.
Whaling is a cruel, barbaric and outdated practice.
whaling is a cruel, unnecessary practice that endangers the populations of many species of marine life
whaling is a cultural habit that should not be forced to stop
Whaling is a cultural practice for several groups and we should control these practices instead of banning them outright.
whaling is a cultural tradition that is honoured by some countries
whaling is a deep rooted cultural event that would stall families
whaling is a form of employment in remote areas
whaling is a form of inhumane hunting that causes environmental degradation.
whaling is a legitimate source of food and other resources for some cultures.
whaling is a lifelong occupation in some areas of the world and it is necessary for the inhabitants to survive
whaling is a major life blood for some communities.
whaling is a means for supporting some cultures.
whaling is a means of obtaining a living for many families.  the income earned by catching a whale feed families.
whales are not close to extinction.  they can be harvested without threats.
whaling is a necessity to provide life essentials to people in other countries and it is not our say as to whether they should be able to make a living or not
whaling is a part of many cultures and has been so for centuries & key to survival for some people
whaling is a part of many peoples cultures
whaling is a part of some nations culture and banning it would take away part of their heritage
whaling is a particularly cruel and inhumane with 16,000 whales killed every year during the last century endangering some species.
whaling is a tradition with some native groups and they need the meat to survive through winter