It will be good for the Sea Shepherd organization if someone keeps asking those questions. For me, Paul answered those questions to my satisfaction throughout the film. First, he knows his maritime law. He can quote the law like the devil can quote the Bible. He knows when someone is doing something illegal and is righteous and indignant in demanding that they stop. Second, he proudly claims never to have killed or injured another human being in pursuing his work. I confess I haven’t personally verified the claim. I am nevertheless glad to hear the emphasis that Paul puts on that statement, because it tells me he himself recognizes that it’s an important component to being a cop. The movie also points out that no national governments are doing anything to police the waters and enforce the U.N. charters, so if not for private citizens and organizations, there is no enforcement at all.
