I think the thread remained civil - is because we all deal with death differently, and we know that to be true from real life experiences.

For example - It is impossible to compare kshunter's experience with animal death, with someone who never butchered an animal they raised. I can attest to that experience as well - and usually, that type of experience occur's when we are young - and yes it does change the way people look at death, especially animal death.

Should a death scene be shown on TV, I don't know - I mean when you watch soap operas, and nighttime drama TV, they have no problem enacting death scenes for humans - and few oppose it, usually it raises the ratings. I for one would rather the entire hunt was shown. Its more realistic - and it does bother me when they "pull the camera away" on a Buckmaster's show. It bothers me because it is SOOOOOO OBVIOUS that they do not want too show the death throws of an animal - its almost like there IS something to hide. If I really thought it was in respect for the animal - I wouldn't care - but sadly, I feel it is because the networks, producers - and probably some of the hunter's - are afraid of the perception - even among the hunting public.