“In my lifetime I want to eradicate whaling.” – Paul Watson. Paul Watson is out of jail, back in France and still fighting for whales, dolphins, turtles, manatees and more. Paul Watson talks to Skaana host, Mark Leiren-Young, about his arrest and how it helped raise awareness about sketchy international arrest warrants, Japan’s unjust justice system, illegal whaling, aggressive non-violence and his response to being called a “terrorist.” “I find it absolutely amazing that my case is being discussed at the highest levels of Japan… it really shows you how defensive they are about their illegal whaling operations.”
3:10 Paul Watson on being released from prison in Greenland.
4:00 The politics behind his prison time.
6:48 “I find it absolutely amazing that my case is being discussed at the highest levels of Japan… it really shows you how defensive they are about their illegal whaling operations.”
8:00 “In the description, in the Red Notice, I’m described as an armed and extremely dangerous terrorist.”
8:57 Challenging Interpol.
10:20 His iconic status in France.
11:25 “I’ve been doing this for fifty years. I’ve never been convicted of a felony crime and I’ve never caused an injury to anybody… When anybody says, ‘people say you’re a terrorist, what’s your response.’ I’ve never worked for Monsanto or Exxon.”
12:15 Explaining “aggressive nonviolence.”
13:43 On getting arrested.
14:58 His cell – with a view of whales. And other prisoners asking for autographs.
19:35 Receiving more than 5000 letters.
20:48 “I’ve been given political asylum in France.”
21:11 “If I go to Canada, I’ll be immediately arrested.”
23:43 Why the French are so supportive.
28:38 Iceland vs. whales.
29:21 Paul Watson Foundation vs. Icelandic whalers and more – including protecting dolphins, turtles and manatees.
36:17 Paul Watson on how to support his work and what he’s up to now and next. “In my lifetime I want to eradicate whaling.”
37:45 Why Paul Watson is willing to put his life on the line for whales.
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