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Originally Posted by Maggy J
All I want is for animals to be treated as animals ,not as qasi humans.I want them treated humanely and with respect.I however don't want to see people's livelihoods and interests interfered with either provided they treat the animals they deal with humanely.
Fishing is NOT a sport it is hunting for food.Fox hunting is not hunting for food it is a sport just as is badger baiting,dog fighting and cock fighting and all of the latter are illegal for good clear reasons.
However from time to time it may well be that us humans have to take responsibility for the welfare of the animals in our environment and that may mean killing them.As long as it is done with thoughtfulness and kindness and humanely I shouldn't think anyone can object.
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It’s a pity more people don’t see it that way.
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Originally Posted by Pierre
It's not a sport, nor is it pest control, it's a country pursuit.
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I don't fox hunt, I never have, but if people want to saddle up and go for a ride with their dogs and kill a wild animal whilst they're out. Fine by me.
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You can keep your country pursuits, just take out the bit in bold.