Post by Norman WellsPost by JudithPost by Norman WellsPost by JudithI see that the bitch has said that she is in favour of killing wild animals in
the most horrific way: they being attacked and torn limb by limb until they
die: despite that at the last count a clear majority of he public were against
the repeal of the Fox Hunting legislation.
I don't think it's a matter for general public opinion. It doesn't
affect the vast majority of the population.
Post by JudithJust shows how in touch she is with hardworking© strong and stable British
People.
It's purely a countryside matter. Why should it be decided or even
influenced by inner city flat-dwellers and chattering Islington socialites?
How about the population at large (except Tories) have some moral standards and
do not wish to see wild animals abused and effectively tortured and torn to
death.
They won't see it, just as you and the vast majority of others here have
never seen it. Hunting hardly ever happens in Hackney.
Not all hunts are based in a quaint English village and this is just one
in my neck of the woods that we are all exposed to -
http://www.crawleyandhorshamhunt.co.uk/
I currently live just outside of a city, but can see the sea in one
direction and The Downs in the other so you do not need to live in a
quaint little English village to experience fox hunting or live outside
of one to have no personal experience.
I first saw a hunt when I was a kid and we were in Devon - it shocked me
to my boots. I also have the misfortune to experience one of the major
hunts when I visit my in-laws.
Post by Norman WellsBe honest, it's a class thing.
No - it is an animal welfare thing. I am against any sport that, at its
core, rips animals to pieces.
I am also against bull fighting, bear bating, hare coursing and cock
fighting.
Post by Norman WellsThe riff-raff see hunting as toff sport
and they can possibly get one over on them if they can get it banned.
This is simply a childish defence to justify the continuing existence of
the sport.
How about arguing for it on its merits instead?
Post by Norman WellsNever mind that they've never seen it, never participated in it, and
never been affected by it, they think they should have a say in it.
Certainly I have never participated in one but you think that gives me
no right to an opinion on the practice?
Post by Norman WellsWell, with respect, I disagree. Decisions should be made by those
affected. Everyone else should mind their own business.
We are all entitled to our opinions and according to the current poll on
YouGov, the very vast majority of the UK agree with me rather than you
but I do fear it is something the Tories are going to use their
unopposed power to to restore.