1.I am completely against this senseless massacre.
2.I am also against knee-jerk reactions that spread like wildfire through the Internet, without due care.
3.This photograph was attached to an email I received recently, which was so riddled with grammatical and factual errors that I did some quick research to clarify things: http://yardyyardyyardy.blogspot.com/2009/11/gotta…

I too am very much against this outdated custom. But I warn those who attempt to change the Faroese mindset: it’s a total waste of time swearing and cursing etc. You need a considered approach, perhaps offering solutions, showing a mature understanding of their situation (not AGREEING with them, just being aware of their traditions and their thinking). Generate a global groundswell with reason, clarity, purpose, calmness.
Write to the Faroes Government, NOT the Danish one (it’s not the Danes’ issue, it’s the Faroes’ killings). Aggression will only run off their backs and entrench their behaviour.
Good luck!
PhilBee, NZ