I don't know about you, but as an average american while not vegan, I didn't buy whale products. I don't think many people do, so americans not buying whale products isn't going to stop the japanese from buying whale products. The only way those murderers are going to stop whaling, is if someone confronts them and that is what the Sea Shepard is doing. I support them, though I think they shouldn't be putting themselves in so much danger by boarding the other ships.