New addition to the JREF community

Hello all, just thought I'd introduce myself as this is my first post on these forums. Have been reading over the previous threads a little, and it's safe to say that the whaling issue does raise the blood pressure of a few people here.
This is one issue that I feel strongly about too - on one hand I'm a huge fan of all things Japanese, but I can't ignore the needless cruelty that's involved in whale hunting.
I'm just curious to know if there are many Japanese people on these forums who are against the hunting of whales? With demonstrated non-lethal whale research proving to be just as effective as the lethal (and cruel) alternative, I just don't see the point.
I welcome everyone's opinions, but please try and keep responses respectful.

G'day Micky and welcome on board

Good call and was also curious as to the JP anti whalers as we see plenty of pro here.

Us "anti's" need as much support as we can get..

I'm sure Rose, sara and Chi will be chipping in..

From the roof of Japan, I give you a big welcome to JREF !! I hope you stick around and spend some time with us all, and get to know the place.

I ask for your consideration and understanding in my moving this introduction of a thread here--to Member's Introductions. (since it was much more an introduction than not)

In the even that you wish to open a thread on whaling, please first check out what's there, and see if you can post on an existing thread. If there is nothing that really fits your theme, or angle, then please do open a new thread. (I tend to think we have had enough spread of angles, though)

WELCOME !! MM