Whales the losers in collisions with ships...

Here's the story from RedOrbit.com. I have a soft spot for whales. It's might not really be consistent with my beliefs, but I think their are certain creatures that are more than mere animals. All the primates, and the Cetaceans. Cetaceans include whales, dolphins and porpoises. There is something intangible that I see in Cetaceans that I don't see in my cats. If I may be so bold, intelligence. Not "I can use the liter box" or "I found the water dish" intelligence. I mean, real thinking intelligence.

So, I know we cannot stop international commerce. But I really think we need to do something about these creatures. Smart, majestic, beautiful, they are like nothing else on Earth. Surely here must be some way we can suffer some minor inconvenience to let these wonderful beasts migrate and mate. They were the undisputed masters of their domain until we came with our noisy ships, destroying their ability to communicate for untold miles. They think, learn, teach, and have, as near as we can tell, and actual language. I believe in Man's dominion over the Earth. I however see that as a position of responsibility. They cannot defend themselves from us. We must defend them. And, surely we can find some way to steer around them.
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And that's enough for now.

Brian Norwood

Platypi Design