you make the pertinent point, Atlas. there would be no seal-clubbers if rich women didn't want to buy seal furs. these are just readnecks doing a job. the real bastards are the fur-makers.
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Don't give a photo negative votes because you don't like the subject matter - the content is solid, though disturbing, and should be voted on as such...
Newfoundland fishermen in Canada, supplimenting their income. Very controversial here in Canada and elsewhere, with good reason. It's quite barbaric, and some seals get skinned alive.
again I think this is a great picture because it seems to be capable to stir strong emotions yet it gets negative votes. And I wonder if the negative votes are because the (violent and) distasteful nature of the picture. A gut reaction I guess. BTW (IMHO) if those are inuits or any other native people this is a way of life for them. But if those are some other people hunting for sport well... I feel more negative about it.
I really didn't wish to see a photo like this. My heart has always gone out to the poor seals who suffer at the hands of these b*stards. But I still didn't want to actually SEE it.