News: In a video title “Kids connected to a world of whales,” the Australian Minister for the Environment Malcolm Turnbull has targeted Japan for his anti-whaling message. “Can you imagine what life on Earth would be like without these magnificent creatures? Hundreds of years of whaling nearly wiped them out,” Turnbull says. “We urge all countries, especially our friends in Japan, to bring their whaling programs to an end.”
The video even comes with Japanese subtitles. Japan allows hunting of the humpback whale and reportedly over 500 whales were killed last year. (more)
Analysis: The video already has over 16,000 views. The Australian government is the first government to use YouTube in such an overt way for propaganda targeted at another country. Using children in the debate, wow, now that’s bringing out all the stops.
