Last night the only Fail Warrior I like, Pete Bethune, made a predawn attempt to board the Shona Maru II. The ship that hit and sank his ship the Ady Gil. His plan was to arrest the captain and take him to New Zealand for trial. Of course that didn't happen and they took Bethune to Japan for trial.
He was found guilty on a few counts, given a two year suspended prison sentence, and released. He did spend a few months in jail though and his presence in Japan caused a media controversy.
Pete at least has the gumption to attempt something risky unlike the ever alert looking Paul Watson. Pete has the conviction of his actions again unlike Watson who won't do anything risky. Pete would risk sinking the Steve Irwin by ramming the Nisshan Maru, the factory ship, while Watson is more interested in something happening to him so he can call the media about it and extend his fifteen minutes.
Bethune is interested in going to prison for his cause, Watson is interested in getting red paint splattered over the word "Research" on the side of a ship. There's your difference.
Regardless the season has ended now and we'll wait until next season to see how many times the Fail Warriors can shoot themselves in the foot again.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
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