We like to think of ourselves as civilized and progress. Go back a few decades and see what we used to find acceptable and then compare it to know. With new knowledge, awareness, and of course, activism, we can change minds, alter ideas, and even change established practices. Tradition and heritage may hold some sway, but in light of what we now believe is inexcusable or barbaric, they fail to find full support.
This Is Horrifying
Still, there are places on this planet that are fully entrenched in their unconscionable desire to destroy. This is especially true of the age old clash of man vs. nature. On the one side is the dwindling number of pilot whales around the world. On the other is the 1000 year old practice of the Faroe Islands off of Denmark. The result is a disturbing mass slaughter which sees hundreds of these animals killed and the neighboring waterways bright red with their blood.
So Red
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Whaling has long been a source of livelihood for those in underdeveloped nations (Japan though). It is something that stretches back centuries and has been immortalized in art and literature. There is still a market for whale meat and the fat (known as blubber) and, even with the high profile protest and constant pressure from organizations like PETA, there are still places that make it their trade.
So Brutal
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