Thanks Matt for bringing this to our attention.

Who the F? is WHA anyhow. Has anyone ever heard of these people before?

I would also like to echo Greg's sentiments posted much earlier. As well as, despite Matt's request to keep this a civilized ADULT conversation, say that this is B*llsh*t.

Here's what I just sent in my emails.... which everyone should be sending!!!

TO: '[email protected]'
I would sincerely like to request that you pull your support for the World Hunting Associations planned "World Hunting Tour." [/align] This concept, while possibly well meant in its intent, would be the worstthingto happen to the sport of hunting in our time.[/align] [/align] Tothe non hunting public, who wouldn't watch the show anyhow, there would simply be the image of trophy hunters out attacking, maiming and harassing animals for monetary gain.[/align] Inour youth, there would be a perversion of the true spirit of hunting. To them it would no longer be a natural expression of who we are and the role we play in nature, but rather a circus sideshow with no basis in the cycle of life.[/align] [/align] Hunting is about providing food for ourselves and our families. Hunting is about pride in the skills that we develop to partake in the sport. Hunting is about family and friends sharing common bonds.[/align] [/align] Hunting should never be a game show. And for this reason I again urge you to pull your support for the "World Hunting Tour."[/align] [/align] Thank You,[/align] Chris Tremblay[/align] Dighton, Massachusetts

And this is what I got back from Mr. Stone (probably a cut/paste...but that's understandable):

Mike Stone [[email protected]]

Thank you for your email. We are listening to our customers. In response to this kind of feedback, we held an emergency meeting with the CEO of the WHA yesterday. Both parties are meeting again next week. We have not signed any formal agreements agreeing to be a sponsor. We will issue a Press Release when a final decision is made. Again, thank you for your honest input. I can say that we are listening and this will influence our final decision.

Mike Stone

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