To the editor:
While I applaud the persistence and strategy of those protesting against the eating of shark fin and who have successfully "undermined and subdued" some restaurateurs' livelihood and businesses, I hope that there won't be any extreme situations that may cause serious conflicts or racial tensions while these groups are letting their messages be known.
It's unanimous when it comes to the advocacy of prohibition of inhumane treatment of animals, but it's an outright slap in the face at other ethnic groups eating culture. Why not put a ban on the inhumane treatment of the ingredients when preparing the famous French cuisine "paté de fois gras" or why not put a ban on other inhumane and cruel processes (i.e. seal-hunting]?
Finally, the saying "It's a test of our tolerance when we're in the majority and it's a test of our courage when we're in the minority" suddenly came across my mind.
Stephen Chiu, Vancouver
