ORIGINAL: Killer_Primate
We’re killers, and so are the anti’s, they’re just not capable of thinking through this subject, or probably any other in a logical or methodical manner. Sure they will sway a portion of the weaker side of the public into believing what they say. That’s the way that it works. Sorry but it happens here, to us, the hunters as well. I think many of you and them should go take a class in logic or formal debate before being able to represent hunters, or any other cause that you feel strongly about, because that is what we’re doing, here, on line.
You start using words like harvest and you’re giving in to politics. Do lions harvest gazelle? Or do they kill them and eat them? Don’t sugar coat anything or no one will believe what you say; since you’re now a politician.
I hunt deer because I enjoy killing them and eating them; it is a celebration of my existence. I am the offspring of the worthy hunters, and I belong to the only extant hominids because of it! I am proud of those before me, and I’m certainly thankful. I will not disrespect them by giving into the weak end of the gene pool, and I won’t down play the extent of their achievements by engaging in an overly simplified game of political correctness.
To use the word harvest is to hide the word kill. And when you have to hide what you’re doing, you’re doing something wrong. When you’re doing something wrong, you won’t do it for long.
Man-up, go kill something. Just make sure you eat it and it will all be fine.
KP
Disclaimer - I agree with the article, just not some of you deep-enders... (if that's a word)
Huckleberry,
“the weak” were not defined as “all non hunters” in my post. They were the people who are easily swayed to an extreme end of a given topic and represent a very small percentage of society. Perhaps I didn’t get that point across very well, or you didn’t take the time to read it, and comprehend it. But, my point is, I am not going to base my decision or actions on what these people are going to do or say. They will always be there, doing what they feel that they should be doing. I’ve got too much that I need to do, and want to do in my life, to waste any time dealing with them. They are not worthy of my time.
On to the other 80% you referenced, it is my opinion that we should not pretend that we don’t exist or hide from them. You mentioned common sense, and I agree, and stated that I agreed with the original post, and or its reference material. I’m not, and I didn’t state that you should in any way flaunt hunting or killing. However, I do believe that if you try to hide, cover-up, or sugar coat anything, it is perceived as doing something wrong, and we should be careful not to portray the image that we’re doing something wrong. We’re not doing anything wrong. We are celebrating our existence, no matter what you found “the last time you checked.”
Do you know how people came to inhabit North America? In case you don’t I’ll give you the short version; we (humans, the only remaining form of hominids) followed migratory big game animals. The men were the hunters (which I guess may be the 20% you mentioned) the women and children were gatherers, I guess, I mean what else are they going to do while the men are hunting (anyway the other 80% perhaps)? We followed these animals across the Bering Strait each year and then back into Russia and we did this for a very long time. In fact we did this until the ice/snow bridge melted away at the end of the ice age, and some of use were stuck, here, in North America. Those people eventually settled down and started hunting other animals, such as the white tail deer. They were the first to plant roots in north America and decide to not migrate. They were later known as the Pueblos. What does this have to do with anything you ask? We weren’t crossing the Bering Strait twice a year (long journey) to gather as you mentioned, or implied. Unless we were gathering ice and snow…
But, to not disagree totally, even longer ago, we were primarily gatherers, but then we became scavengers also, with a new taste for meat. And finally we liberated ourselves into hunters. In my opinion, this was the biggest step in mans history, and the events that lead up to become hunters, and our travels there after, are most likely the only reason that we are the extant hominid. Therefore I will celebrate the accomplishments of those before me. If you want to cower in the face of the liberals who act as if they’re doing you a favor by allowing you to hunt, go ahead, that is your right. But I will not, I will be proud of who I am and I will continue to not hide what I do. Sure I’ll do it with a level of respect, but I will not budge on what I think is my right. My right as an American, and my right as a man.
I’ve quoted myself to make it easy for you to reread what I originally wrote, if you’re interested.
Respectfully,
KP
P.S. GMMAT, The lion doesn’t fear the giraffe, and neither should you.