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Times change - and this type of thing is mainly for 'sport' and where we have progressed somewhat. Hence why the consensus is against whale and dolphin killing now, even though some still practice such, and why we banned stag and fox-hunting in the UK.
It really isn't. It is more about change and progress. Not so long ago we had children up chimneys and down mines, but such would be unthinkable in the more civilised countries now. Similarly, we are now acknowledging that so many creatures share attributes with humans such that we can be more empathetic as to the lives they lead. And given that few people actually do need to kill anything in order to live, this sport oriented killing just shows itself for what it is - some guy (or gal) getting off over killing something generally more powerful than themselves, and as to which it could tear them apart quite easily, but them having a rather large advantage - a modern weapon. Well, big deal!
Do you think this was about you?
I've nothing to add.It really isn't. It is more about change and progress. Not so long ago we had children up chimneys and down mines, but such would be unthinkable in the more civilised countries now. Similarly, we are now acknowledging that so many creatures share attributes with humans such that we can be more empathetic as to the lives they lead. And given that few people actually do need to kill anything in order to live, this sport oriented killing just shows itself for what it is - some guy (or gal) getting off over killing something generally more powerful than themselves, and as to which it could tear them apart quite easily, but them having a rather large advantage - a modern weapon. Well, big deal!
In the states we have stopped trying to exterminate the wolves. They were nearly exterminated. We have a hunting season to keep bears manageable and deer. It is important to have hunters, here; but we don't try to exterminate species.Times change - and this type of thing is mainly for 'sport' and where we have progressed somewhat. Hence why the consensus is against whale and dolphin killing now, even though some still practice such, and why we banned stag and fox-hunting in the UK.
This trophy-hunting nonsense is just another relic of past times and so unnecessary - apart from in the inflated egos of those doing the killing.
Because of the arguments proffered.
I'm sure many will understand that controlling populations might be necessary - whatever form that takes - but not the sport aspect.
Sometimes I wonder what nature was thinking when it came up with us.
I agree. I think She must have been in a foul mood. I hope She comes up with a remedy, and soon.
I think we may turn out to be a self-correcting error.
The difference is that lions kill to survive. In trophy hunting, the killing is totally unnecessary.
He seemed decent enough, at the start.
Maybe we mount his head on a wall?
I'm glad that's changed and more people acknowledge them for the cowardly wankers they are. What's so heroic or manly ir tough about shooting an animal fron a distance that won't get a chance to defend itself?
That is very rare and different from trophy hunting. Yeah, Tsavo had an extreme problem, but it's the very highly unusual nature of that incident that lead to a movie about it.
Or at least provide an appropriate personalised car plate.
