Fourteen-year-old Sam Matheson from WA, while swimming, climbed on the back of a southern right whale, not realizing it was illegal. The maximum penalty is $10,000, but he was let off with a warning. This news has created a huge stir world-wide. However, the so-called 'whale-harassment' should perhaps be looked at in context:
Firstly, was this really a case of harassment? The whale wasn't disturbed, unless he had some sort of subconscious emotional trauma :) And the boy enjoyed the experience, although it was unplanned.
Secondly, it would seem we need to focus more on life-and-death human issues. For example, every day, in our hospitals and 'family planning' clinics, thousands of babies are aborted. These are the voiceless victims of society.
And finally, perhaps we need to look more closely at those people in our midst who are victims of harassment ... and abuse! Tell me what you think.
"Whale harrassment"?? Now I've heard everything!
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