Unfortunately, because of this, gray whales no longer feel danger and flee from humans and their boats. It will take neither skill nor courage to kill them, as they are well known for their friendly and curious manner. In gray whale birthing lagoons, whales are particularly fond of approaching boats to have their heads rubbed and their gums and tongue massaged by human hands. Claims for aboriginal whaling are being used as a tool for commercial interests to re-open commercial whaling. Tradition need not be based in killing.
Many traditional peoples continue to practice their sacred ways without killing animals.
Stump Talk is put out every other week by a few ecofreaks.