Thread: Obama in hot water over shark fin soup

Originally Posted by ludahai

Yeah, because the slaughter of dozens of millions of sharks each year for their fins is something that we should just turn away form.

No, because he didn't order shark-anything.

Originally Posted by X Factor

I don't think that's what he was saying. I think he meant more, pick your battles (I'm sure he'll correct me if I'm wrong). Activism can be a great thing, but criticizing the president for just being in the proximity of fin soup hurts the credibility of the movement.

Bingo!!!!!!!!

Only in this country can a news article followed by a 9-page discussion on said news article be about a bowl of soup that a guy didn't eat.

Originally Posted by Khayembii Communique

Only in this country can a news article followed by a 9-page discussion on said news article be about a bowl of soup that a guy didn't eat.

Best post I've read all day!

Originally Posted by X Factor

I don't think that's what he was saying. I think he meant more, pick your battles (I'm sure he'll correct me if I'm wrong). Activism can be a great thing, but criticizing the president for just being in the proximity of fin soup hurts the credibility of the movement.

I totally agree. I have not joined in the criticism of the President on this and PETA does take things way too far. However, finning is a horrible practice that has to be stopped.

Originally Posted by radcen

No, because he didn't order shark-anything.

Did I say he did? I suggest you read my comments on this thread.