1. Halldór Ásgrímsson argues that sustainable whaling of species that are not endangered is vital to the economies of many nations like Iceland and should be internationally supported. The World Wildlife Fund calls for a ban on all commercial whaling. In your opinion, which author supports his argument more effectively? Explain. Do you think nations need to protect all whales by supporting a ban on all commercial whaling or should some commercial whaling of non-endangered species be allowed for countries who can prove they have economic need? Explain your answer.

2. Richard Miniter contends that hunting makes elephants an economic asset which encourages local people to protect them. On the other hand, Matthew Scully maintains that hunting can never protect elephants because it only serves the short-term interests of people motivated by personal gain and leads to overexploitation. Do you think that self-interest...