Quote Originally Posted by blackcrystal22 View Post
Not that I give a monkey arse about PETA.

But, what's the story behind the seal hunting? What are they hunting seals for?
Well there are two kinds of seal hunt, the inuits seal hunt and (for lack of a better term) 'everyone elses' seal hunt (although both happen at the same time of year).

The inuit have been hunting seal for over 4,000 years, it is a mainstay to their diet and part of their traditions and culture.

'Everyone else' started tagging along for the pelts to make clothing. Lately (because of all the negative media hype) however the demand for seal pelts has gone down.

That is how it was explained to me anyways. Despite all the negativity, it is no more cruel or inhumane than an average commercial slaughterhouse.