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[–] 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (3 children)

I think the thought is that native islanders can harbor racist notions against white people. Whether that actually played a part or not remains to be seen.

Edit: what's with the downvotes? I'm explaining why they might try to play the race card. Not condoning racism, claiming racism for sympathy, or his actions.

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  • [–] 28 points 5 months ago* (1 child)

    I don't think it would've made a difference, when he was told there was a fine for attacking the seal and that it's extremely endangered he responded with "I don't care, I'm rich"

    Dudes face immediately became a target regardless of race

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago*

    Maybe so, but it's a terrible defence as the lawyer stated it.

    Like the lawyer is in a Hawaiian court and says what boils down to "bro the natives only hate him cos he's white - plus they way more seals your honour". That's a terrible argument. 1) know your audience. 2) "a different race also broke the law" is not a defence. P. S. Didn't downvote, I appreciate the attempted explanation.

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