Letter: People enjoy hunting for a variety of reasons
Date: Jul 9, 2005 11:25 AM
PUBLICATION: The Windsor Star
DATE: 2005.07.09
EDITION: Final
SECTION: Editorial/Opinion
PAGE: A9
BYLINE: Michael R. Thomlinson
SOURCE: Windsor Star

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People enjoy hunting for a variety of reasons

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B. Rawles points out that very few hunters in Amherstburg need to hunt to survive.
This is most assuredly true. Most people I know hunt for a multitude of reasons,
such as the fresh air and exercise, the challenge of tracking, the connection with
our traditions and heritage, the taste of wild game and a genuine love for the wilderness
and all the creatures in it.

Hunters and anglers in your province have been a driving force for conservation
for decades, and have contributed to preserving wetlands and wilderness.

Besides, are we to use the doctrine of need to judge all actions of others?

B. Rawles does not need to drive a car or enjoy a latte at Starbucks, but of course
these activities likely fall within his narrow definition of what is compatible
with modern, civilized values.

Michael R. Thomlinson

Calgary, Alta.