Burnie, I know the argument that you are encountering. The drugging and releasing ends up causing a high percentage of the animals to die from the shock. Consequently, why ,one reson, that the WHA concept is ill fated. You can also point to the hypocrisy of teh PETA crowd with their cavalier attitude of just letting them die, and they will--slow, dreadful diseased, parasite filled, deaths. Very humane. Also, the meat is wasted, and entire herds have been lost in some regions due to overpopulation leading to this very scenario. Second, the justification via teh revenue gained doesn't fly either. Ends does not justify the means. Casinos, and gambling revenues are used to build schools--at the expense of many addicted, and victimized 'get rich quick' mentalities, and teh false hope of getting something for nothing as opposed to the long range benefit of teaching people to work hard and save money, and to invest wisely. For every big lotto winner, there are literally millions of losers. Some kids lunch money went to purchase that 'easy street' winning ticket.