Sea Shepherd Kicks Pete Bethune Out For Bow And Arrows On Ship
Written by Vegetarian Star on June 15th, 2010 in Animal Issues.
Pete Bethune
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has severed its ties with Pete Bethune after learning he brought bow and arrows along with him on a mission.
A letter written by Sea Shepherd deputy chief executive Chuck Swift on the organization’s website explains the decision to part with Bethune.
“The bow and arrows revealed to be on the Sea Shepherd vessel Ady Gil, and in the possession of Captain Bethune on that ship, are absolutely not in line with Sea Shepherd’s policy.”
“Even though we know Captain Bethune’s objectives were sincere, that the bow and arrows were never used in Sea Shepherd actions and that he certainly never intended to use the bow and arrows against any person, his decision to bring them on a Sea Shepherd campaign is unacceptable.”
“Therefore, although Sea Shepherd will continue to support Captain Bethune through his legal battle in Japan, Sea Shepherd will not select him to participate in future campaigns.
“Captain Bethune is an amazing and brave conservationist, he is a hero for the whales, but unfortunately he will no longer be formally associated with, or be a representative of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, because his methods are not in complete alignment with the organisations [sic].”
Bethune is currently on trial for assault charges against Japanese whalers in Japan, but not for any incidents involving the bow and arrows. Bethune could face 2 years in jail if convicted.
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