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@jd.linklater wrote:

There is no need to bring back fox hunting despite the hunting fraternity spouting their nonsesnse about pest control. Urban foxes are only a pest in our cities because we are so profligate with our waste.  There is no such problem in the countryside.

 

If a farmer has problems with a fox taking livestock he is quite entitled to take a gun and shoot it without the inconvenience of a pack of hounds and an equally repulsive pack of hunters on horses trampling all over his land.

 

Fox hunting is nothing less than a bloodsport disguised in the garb of tradition.

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I think you'll notice I made no mention of pest control! I said it would let some people have some fun, quite readily acknowledging that it is more to do with fun, recreation and sport than anything else! I believe there is some tradition invilvolved though, even though they may not be traditions that all find tasteful.

I'm not trying to disguise Fox hunting as anything but am quite happy to see those who take part get some enjoyment and recreation from it, at least this makes the Foxes of some use!

As for disguise, how about those who disguise class hatred as concern for animal welfare?!