tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post6185039528342721653..comments2023-03-22T04:50:13.275-07:00Comments on 7 Speaks: Should states ban the sale of shark fins?Tr. Laceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16714259595053989007noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-62723463563259944082011-11-27T11:59:38.137-08:002011-11-27T11:59:38.137-08:00I think that this shark finning is wrong. I think ...I think that this shark finning is wrong. I think it's wrong because they're killing poor sharks just for some soup. Also just like Alex Ong said the shark fin doesn't provide any flavor, it just makes a nice texture.<br /><br />I also think that it's unfair to Chinese tradition. That only their food being used from shark fin is banned but not shark meat or shark skin used for accessories. I just think that they should stop using animal products for clothing and stuff like that. But i understand for food.<br /><br />That is what I think.ISMAILnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-20508724178176666672011-11-22T06:45:14.498-08:002011-11-22T06:45:14.498-08:00I think that the correct side is the side that say...I think that the correct side is the side that says that say that they don't like the ban on shark fins because in other country's the shark fins cost more than other country's in the world.And if you wanted a bowl of shark fins they would be $80.00.California wants to ban the sales of the shark fins so that would mean no more shark fins in the whole state.A lot of the shark fins are sold in San Francisco.Some sharks are caught and their fins are already cut off they would just put the sharks back in the water because their tails are already cut off.Thats why I think that side is correct.wyspernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-22751486053213846472011-11-22T06:38:59.213-08:002011-11-22T06:38:59.213-08:00I'm on the animal rights side because people a...I'm on the animal rights side because people are killing sharks by cutting off their fins and just throwing the sharks back into the ocean to die. We need to ban the selling of shark fins. The decrease in the sharks population is dropping fast. I agree with the people of California that we need to ban selling shark fins because if you'er just going to cut off the fin then you might as well take the whole thing.<br /><br /> This is why I agree on taking down the selling of sharks fins. I hope that we can stop the shark fin selling so the animal rights won't be disturbed.Johnson wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-4499417549020995942011-11-22T06:29:46.634-08:002011-11-22T06:29:46.634-08:00i think that it is not o.k because it is nasty and...i think that it is not o.k because it is nasty and disgusting for a person to eat a shark fin. I disagree mostly because i think it is nasty and disgusting it is OK to eat see food but there a time when you have to draw a line. A s<br />hark really you have to be sort of a weirdo is sort of eat a shark if you don’t like hearing about a shark eat a man, woman,kid how do thin do you think a shark family feels about you killing there dad mom friend of other family member, did you ever think maybe that is the reason that they kill human besides that cannot help them selves to blood and human flesh.clayton wilsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-78159509074136867242011-11-22T06:28:56.042-08:002011-11-22T06:28:56.042-08:00I must say, this debate in the article is quite ha...I must say, this debate in the article is quite hard to choose a side because to me both sides are right. I agree that the way they fin the shark is terrible and that the sharks not should be over fished.But, i also agree that the state should <br />not ban a tradition away from the Chinese culture.After thinking about it a little I thought of a solution , I think that there should be a law that says that you are only allow to fish a certain amount of shark and that the fisherman is require to take the whole shark and kill it so it wont be left to die and the shark death rate will decrease.Mykyahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-13685454335729501842011-11-22T06:17:29.758-08:002011-11-22T06:17:29.758-08:00ecause if someone was to have this going on for ye...ecause if someone was to have this going on for years then why would they just know realize they don't like it and if you were to celebrate it and someone took it away from you how would you feel? I know that i wouldn't like it because if i were to have it going for along time and someone decide to ban me from doing it i know that i wouldn't like and i would also go against the people that are trying to do it.Amanda S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-38387815620181528412011-11-22T06:12:51.649-08:002011-11-22T06:12:51.649-08:00I like California plan to ban sales of shark fins ...I like California plan to ban sales of shark fins because only mostly Asian people like it and if everyone else don't what's the point of killing sharks. I think it's parsimonious to just cut off a shark fin then throw it back in the water. It can make other sea animals sick. It's bad for the ocean ecosystem. In conclusion, these are all my reasons why agree with the new law banning the sales of shark fins.Faithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-19440465480548820892011-11-21T16:48:16.889-08:002011-11-21T16:48:16.889-08:00I think that they should ban shark fin soup and di...I think that they should ban shark fin soup and distribution and possession of shark fins. I think that because i think its inhuman for them to cut off the animals fins, then they would toss the sharks back into the ocean to die. I also agree with the supporters of the ban who say that shark finning is bad for the ocean ecosystem. Also in the article it says that 73 million sharks per year are killed.<br /> Additionally, i think that this is true as it says in the article that shark finning is "upsetting nature's balance worldwide". So this would indeed, decrease seafood businesses. Cheung said "The law doesn't ban shark meat or a handbag made with shark skin—just fins. I myself believe it's unfair." I disagree with Cheung because they probably don't skin the shark off then throw it back in the water, im pretty sure. In conclusion that's why i think that they should ban shaark fin soup and distribution and posession of shark fins.Apollonianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-72124373359596243832011-11-21T11:11:47.074-08:002011-11-21T11:11:47.074-08:00I agree with the side that wants to ban the sale o...I agree with the side that wants to ban the sale of shark fins. I think that cutting off sharks' fins and throwing them back into the water to die is inhumane. Though I do agree with the side that upholds the legislation, I can understand some things that the other side is saying. Another reason why I agree with the legislation is that shark fining is bad for the ecosystem.<br /><br /> Though i do agree with the legislation, I can see what Mr. Cheung is trying to say. Banning only shark fins could be seen as racial profiling if you look at it a certain way. California does not want to ban frog legs or fish eyes, just shark fins. But I think the reason for this is because of the inhumane way that they cut off the fins. If when they cut off the fins they killed the shark as well, I think that California would be off their backs because then they could use the meat and the skin and other organs. Not that I think that it is right, I'm just saying that that would be more humane in my opinion.<br /><br /> Another reason why I agree with the legislation is that killing so many sharks is bad for the ecosystem, and we should really be conscious of the ecosystem. Especially now that we have global warming and other eco-problems. If the natural ecosystem gets really messed up, then that could create more problems that we might not be able to fix. Sharks are a big part of the oceanic ecosystem, and if they were to go extinct, that would be really bad for the ecosystem.Kianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-7843655156770999452011-11-21T11:10:16.495-08:002011-11-21T11:10:16.495-08:00I do not think that the banning of shark fins is t...I do not think that the banning of shark fins is the right idea. How is killing a shark more important than killing a cow, or a chicken.<br /><br />I am a man who thinks that tradition is important. That it is not fair to take tradition away from families, just because of animal right reasons, when thousands of cows die every day to be eaten as well.<br /><br />I love animals as much as the next guy, but a world without meat in it's food would be dull and boring. Sharks have no significance in the world, I do not want them to be extinct, but what harm will happen to the world if sharks die.<br /><br />I would actually love to try shark fin soup, I love Chinese food and think this will be no exception to the great Asian cuisine. <br /><br />In conclusion, I think It is not a good idea to ban the sale of shark fins because of two things, tradition, and the hypocrisy of the people who are for this bill.Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-36302768487623666542011-11-21T10:55:06.270-08:002011-11-21T10:55:06.270-08:00Some people think that it is alright to cut sharks...Some people think that it is alright to cut sharks fins and then through them back and let them die. Just so they can have shark fin soup. while others think that's wrong. I agree with the the people that think that's wrong.<br /><br />I think this because if you are going to have shark fin soup at least use the whole shark. not eat one little part of the shark then through it away. I also agree because it is not a need to have shark fin soup. people can live without it. My final reason is because it is an animals life that goes to waste.mitchellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-87793104481942323772011-11-21T10:11:21.635-08:002011-11-21T10:11:21.635-08:00I think that the they should stop serving shark fi...I think that the they should stop serving shark fin soup. I think that they should stop doing this because shark fining poses a threat to the ocean ecosystem. Also an estimated 73 million amount of sharks are slaughtered every year. Also because the way they obtain the shark fins is inhumane. They also say that the shark fins are not necessary, they just provide texture.<br /><br />I do think that it might be an offense to some Asian people but they specifically stated that it is not necessary to add the shark fins. I understand that some do not support the idea of banning shark fining. It is a tradition to some Asian people and that it is for many celebrations. It also is unfair to attack the Asian culture and food. In conclusion I think this law should be passed but with the exception of some celebrations.Tomasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-65437619781855943822011-11-21T10:09:21.730-08:002011-11-21T10:09:21.730-08:00One group of people believe that sharks fins shoul...One group of people believe that sharks fins should be banned for a few reasons. One that it disrupts the oceans ecosystem. Also because they believe that the way to obtain the fins is inhumane. They think it should be illegal to import the fins not only to kill them. They also say that the fins are not even necessary to make the broth. They say it only givers the broth some texture. They also state that an estimated 73 million sharks are killed per year. <br /><br /> But the people who do not support the ban have their own reasons. One being that it is a Chinese tradition. Another being that the soup is used for many special occasions and that it is an unfair attack on the Asian culture and food. They also say that it is racial profiling. They also think its unfair because shark meat nor shark skin are banned but shark fins are. They believe that that is unfair. They also think its unnecessary because the amount of soup produced is already waning, especially among the younger population. <br /><br /> My personal opinion is that they should not be banned. I think that the entire shark should be killed and the meat and skin should be taken off. I think it's unnecessary to kill an entire shark just for the fins. I also think it is unfair to only ban that portion of shark product. Especially to the Chinese culture. I do not think we should not make it illegal.Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-82972985736604423222011-11-21T08:37:59.352-08:002011-11-21T08:37:59.352-08:00I support the side that opposes eating shark fin s...I support the side that opposes eating shark fin soup because they don't derserve to be killed just so people can enjoy food. When those people cut the fins off of the sharks they are hurting the population of the ocean. They are also polluting the ocean by throwing the remains of the sharks into our oceans. I don't understand why people have to eat shark fin soup. We have many other delicious soups out there. In conclusion , I personally don't think that eating shark fin soup is the right thing to do.Amber :Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-59419717745727475612011-11-21T08:27:42.158-08:002011-11-21T08:27:42.158-08:00I don't support the ban. I don't because e...I don't support the ban. I don't because even though it may reduce the death rate for sharks. It won't go down completely because people still kill sharks. Why go after one part don't leave it half way done. They should ban shark killing completely. Not only the part that has to do with someone culture. Although it may not be that way, it seems like they are targeting that culture only. So I'm against it.alicianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-43425381015634732802011-11-21T07:33:19.296-08:002011-11-21T07:33:19.296-08:00Importing shark fins for soup and other things sh...Importing shark fins for soup and other things should be banned because too many sharks are dying. Sharks are treated badly when they are killed. The fishermen take their fins and throw them back in the ocean. This kills the sharks and threatens the oceans. The world is not just for humans; it is also for animals, fish and plants. We have to work together. Shark fins should be made illegal or at least there should be a limited number imported.<br /><br /><br />Some people do not want to ban shark fins. Shark fins are used in a Chinese soup. The soup is for big events. Is this hurting Chinese culture? There are alternatives to fins for the soup. It is wrong to take shark fins but throw the skin, teeth etc. back into the ocean. Why do they only care about fins! The fins add texture to the soup but no taste. Yes, we should be able to eat what we want but fishing for shark fins is hurting the whole ocean. No more shark fins!aaron w-snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-75919391374420207422011-11-21T06:52:04.832-08:002011-11-21T06:52:04.832-08:00I agree to the sale of shark fin be banned because...I agree to the sale of shark fin be banned because people are just killing the sharks and throwing them back into the ocean. And also people are disturbed by the images and videos of the sharks fin being sliced off and be thrown back into the ocean. Ong a chef says that they should replace the shark fin with other sea foods and ingredients, because its just both and shark fin. He said the shark fin doesn't really have a taste its flavorless.Diamondnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-68889047803717294892011-11-21T06:51:10.294-08:002011-11-21T06:51:10.294-08:00In my opinion, I think they should ban the sale of...In my opinion, I think they should ban the sale of shark fins because its not good for the sharks and for the animals in the oceans life cycle. Taking sharks away from the ocean, activists say, is upsetting nature's balance worldwide. This could affect other seafood businesses. This can decrease the amount of seafood places. Seafood is popular in some places in the world.<br /><br />I also feel as though shark fin is not that useful in shark fin soup. In shark fin soup, all it does is give the soup its texture. Normal people don't play with their soup with their hands they just eat it or sip it. Also, the people that make shark fin soup can substitute the anonymous texture of the shark fin with other ingredients.Trinianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-63570113137951603742011-11-21T06:51:09.930-08:002011-11-21T06:51:09.930-08:00I'D support the side that's against making...I'D support the side that's against making shark fin soup because the way how they treat the sharks is so horrible. I mean the way how the people would just cut off sharks' fins while they're still alive is evil. So I believe that shark fin soup should be banned if the animal is being killed like that. I hope that shark fin soup will be banned.Rosanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-52016881639402859022011-11-21T06:50:45.596-08:002011-11-21T06:50:45.596-08:00The people who are with the banning of shark fin t...The people who are with the banning of shark fin think that it is a good idea because they think that the selling of shark fin is unnecessary because shark fin has no taste.Alex Ong is a chef who saw a video of people cutting a shark's fins off then tossing it back in the ocean to die. He implores chef to change the fins in shark fin soup with other seafoods. Seventy three million sharks have per year are slaughtered for mainly shark fin soup. People are saying that removing such a main componet of the ocean is upsetting nature's balance worldwide. This are some of the reasons why people think shark fin should be banned. <br /> Some people are against the banning of shark fin because they say it is apart of their traditions. They say say it is at wedding, banquets, and speacial occasions. They think it is wrong to ban shark fin and not shark meat or making handbags of shark skin. This are some of the opposing ideas of banning shark fin. <br /> I agree that lawmakers should pass the bill banning the sales of shark fin. I think this because it is cruel because in the artical it says that there was a video of people cutting off the fins of the shark and then throwing it back in the water to die. I honestly think that is stupid because why throw the shark back in the water when you can eat or sale the other parts of the shark. Also people say that shark fin is flavorless so i don not know why it will make a big difference, if you can not even taste it in the soup.This is my opion of the banning shark fin.Logan 0.onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-7265707936708082582011-11-21T06:50:18.640-08:002011-11-21T06:50:18.640-08:00I think that they should ban shark fins from being...I think that they should ban shark fins from being made into soup, and other things. Because most types of shark are endangered, and cutting of shark fins can kill the shark.<br />So, I think the idea of making shark fins into soup, is a bad idea.Johnnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04525628157933657450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-1017589453397476192011-11-21T06:50:13.045-08:002011-11-21T06:50:13.045-08:00 I think that the ban is… well depending on if a ... I think that the ban is… well depending on if a Chinese person in charge I truly think that it should be the Chinese should decide. They,re the ones who put the shark fin on their menu, they should be the ones who take it off. For example, it is just like if a restaurant only served fish and a member from the city council is angry that all that restaurant serves is fish and choose to close down the restaurant. Aaron M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-39119237610757364082011-11-21T06:49:30.661-08:002011-11-21T06:49:30.661-08:00In the state of California there is a huge debate ...In the state of California there is a huge debate on whether they should ban the I support the banning,distribution,and possession of shark fin.I supports this because it's wrong to be killing sharks just for their fins and they're decreasing the amount of sharks in the ocean.I also don't support it because it's a Chinese tradition to eat shark in and if you take that they won have the religion.So maybe if they just use the shark fin and the rest of the shark it would be a little better than just taking them for their fins.Although they will still be decreasing the amount of sharks we won't be just taking their fins and leaving dropping the rest back into the ocean.keziahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-25977866679751097772011-11-21T06:49:27.282-08:002011-11-21T06:49:27.282-08:00Personally, I think that they should band should b...Personally, I think that they should band should band the sale of shark fins because animal cruelty isn't fair. I think its not fair at all because if you were a shark you wouldn't want to die that way. I think that its unfair to the sharks they could still sell shark fins but, i don't think isn't fair to harm another animal who hasn't hurt you but, you wont say anything when they eat you take a look at the movie jaws that represents allot. I think a tradition is not that important than animal cruelty.<br /> <br /> I think that like i said to keep the tradition alive but not use shark fins this time they should use another creature out of the sea. I think that they don't need shark fins they just need each other. I think since they are all in the same place they should have a parade or festival insteadtanaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854329767964741092.post-27487418161357415332011-11-21T04:21:20.984-08:002011-11-21T04:21:20.984-08:00I think it should be banned. It's cruel to tak...I think it should be banned. It's cruel to take away a sharks fins then dump him back in the ocean for texture in a rare soup. Even as much as i hate sharks it still is not fair to do something like this.philippanoreply@blogger.com