Iceland faces boycotts
Last October, Iceland announced their decision to allow whalers to
catch 30 minke whales and nine endangered fin whales. This resolution
faced harsh criticism from the public in general and international
community.
The Icelandic Travel Industry Association presented evidence of
cancelled foreign bookings since the resumption of the hunts. Baugur,
owner of UK retailer House of Fraser, described signs of damage to
Icelandic tourism and threats by many groups to stop trading with
foreign companies owned by Icelanders.
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Whaling causes tremendous pain and misery to these majestic animals.
It’s good news for God’s Creation when people take a stand against
cruelty and oppose such industries.
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