David @ Tokyo

5/06/2006

IWC 2006: Carter heading for Tuvalu to "discuss" whaling

NZ Conservation Minister, Chris Carter is apparently off to Tuvalu.

Tuvalu has voted with the pro-whaling nations in the past, but Mr Carter hopes he can persuade it to abstain on some critical issues.

A disgrace. Tuvalu is a sovereign nation, and it's people are quite capable of understanding whaling issues and making a decision by themselves, without Chris Carter's guidance. Then again, perhaps Carter may learn a thing or two out of the discussion, so it may be a useful exercise afterall.

Tuvalu has made its position on the issue quite clear.

Prime Minister Maatia Toafa has called on Australia and New Zealand to allow Tuvalu to be able to make a decision on its own, without pressure.

As a supposedly responsible Minister, Chris Carter should rightfully have heeded this request.

Labels: Chris Carter, IWC vote influence, Tuvalu

posted by David  # 1:23 pm

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