Posted by AuntieMel on May 18, 2005, at 14:45:44
In reply to Re: Did a Texan do anything to you? » AuntieMel, posted by alexandra_k on May 17, 2005, at 16:46:38
>>>>The main reason given was the idea that IRL hunting puts us in contact with nature.
>>>>But IMO it is man asserting ones dominance over nature.
>>>>The fact that we have hunted for many years doesn't justify it.I guess part of this question depends on how you defind "nature."
I believe that it *is* natural for humans to eat meat, and this is proven to me by the structure of our teeth.
So then there is the question of when does natural quit. Was it when the first spears were developed? Bows and arrows?
I'm not fond of hunting in any form - and I don't even own a gun - but I do see a difference.
The more 'back to nature' the hunting is the least I oppose it.
To Me:
Stalking with bow and arrow is preferable to shooting.
I think it is over the top to set up feeders to lure in the animal.
Even worse is spraying the area with female urine to attract the males.
I personally think internet hunting is sick. So are the places that keep exotic animals in cages and let them out in front of you so you can shoot them.
Sorry you've been down. And maybe I'm too sensitive. It just seems lately you've had only bad to say about America and Americans.
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