SO,to summarize,IMO,one should learn what a good shot is.They should be competent with their equipment.They should know what shots they feel they can make and take an animal quickly and humanely and stick only to shots they feel the odds are stacked in their favor to take an animal quickly and humanely.Then and only then are you an ethical hunter.
Good post...
Also....I think it's important to note that what's ethical for someone else.....may NOT be, for you....and vice-versa (in the shot selection world). Just because "I" can't pulll off a 60yd shot on a deer.....doesn't mean someone else can't. Some people can pull off that shot with completely ethical accuracy. Just because YOU don't feel comfortable.....or YOU can't fathom taking a certain type of shot......don't assume everyone is in the same boat.