Ban Whaling in the Faroe Islands

Dear Minister Espersen,
 
Thank you for your decision to limit the slaughter of whales; such a compassionate gesture is met with respect and encouragement. However, I am disturbed regarding the slaughter of other whales as well as dolphins that occurs annually in the Faroes Islands. This practice involves manipulating the whale's and dolphin's route and destination by forcing them together and into an area from which they are unable to escape. Once imprisoned in this area, they are needlessly and violently slaughtered, subjected to extremely cruel actions that cause intense suffering, prolonged pain, and extreme fear, and that cannot be legitimately described as either humane or justified. Indeed, it is significant to illustrate these actions as evidence of extreme indifference and a gross disrespect of sentient life. As such, I respectfully request that the you use your influence to effect an immediate discontinuation of all indefensible slaughter.
 
This event is promoted as a cultural tradition, a celebration of heritage and spirit, but mitigating words and euphemistic descriptions cannot conceal the inherently barbaric nature of this hunt. I am certain you can appreciate that any celebration built on a foundation of extreme animal cruelty, exploitation, and suffering cannot be justified as an expression of historical pride; indeed, condemning whales and dolphins, or any other animals, to a torturous ceremony is unjustifiable. Commemorating cultural history is admirable, yet subjecting an innocent creature to such a primitive ritual only demonstrates apathy and a lack of principles. Furthermore, from a pragmatic position, you should be aware of the toxicity of whale and dolphin meat, and consumption of such could prove dangerous.
 
I am asking that you provide immediate relief on behalf of our animal friends: please act swiftly and responsibly by enacting an immediate moratorium on these savage hunts. Regrettably, until such a time, I feel my only recourse is to promote a boycott of Denmark with respect to both tourism and products. Please provide your obligatory duty and responsibility by protecting these animals; your additional ethical gesture of compassion would serve as an international model of empathy.
 
Thank you for your attention to this urgent issue.