I know slaughter of farm animals is not pretty... however they have the means of dispatching the animal quickly most times.
I have seen footage of whale hunts, and it is bloody... I have never seen a clean kill, and all the other whales are trying to help the one in need... only to be killed themselves. They struggle and flail as they are being dragged onto the boat and cut apart alive.
I completely agree with dsaundry's comments. I posted and asked why this still happens, and never did ask what people thought of farm animals being started
At least with cattle and many animals their hides are made into leather and suede, and the entire body does not go to waste. They pretty much use it all up for one thing or another. What happens to a deal whale?