I don't think the Icelanders are arguing that whales should be fished to extinction. The problem when debating with environmentalists on whaling is there doesn't seem to be any middle group with them. You either support a ban on whaling, or you an evil monster who wants all those whales destroyed. I'm happy for the Icelanders to hunt for whales in sustainable numbers, it's not up for me to complain about what they choose eat just as long as they make sure that there is enough for future generations to enjoy it too.