Have already made my points as to why I do not believe so. Would someone please provide evidence that they were, indeed, starving.
Otherwise, that is pure speculation.
The reason I am focusing on this group of fishermen is because they did not mention they were starving. Yet, they found it to be a priority to mention the turtle's blood and what its supposed properties are for.
If there really are people starving, especially kids, and what appears to be a healthy group of adults not sharing food, then shame on that group of men! Hope the sex was worth it
Sheeper -- Good point!

