Oishinbo - Vol. 13 Ch. 114 - The War for Whaling (Part 3)

[MangaDex]

 

[Babymech2]

So much for the manga's starting point that whaling bans were prompted by the activities of 'no-name young people' - it was actually this Scooby Doo villain all along!

 

[Mugiwara325]

So much for the manga's starting point that whaling bans were prompted by the activities of 'no-name young people' - it was actually this Scooby Doo villain all along!

I think it's more that this asshole took advantage of the rising anti-whaling sentiment to fuel his pursuit of political power. He couldn't have gained his status if the people at large weren't sympathetic to the anti-whaling cause.

 

[friendly]

Hm. Another interesting chapter where... theres no real denyin' part of this is very true. I legitimately remember growing up hearing a LOT of really, really racist shit thrown around about the idea of The Cruel Hunting of Whales. And there's absolutely people who then take advantage of people feeling "justified" in hatred of other races, and the 80s.... well.

waves a hand. its a little complicated. This is why its fun to read stuff with an open mind.