Ginja
Nothing personal taken or implied :wave:
Interesting to hear all the various perspectives. Though in large part there still comes across this general feel of antipathy toward countryside 'types'.
To me, just goes to show how deep views run and the huning with hounds debate largely just the visible tip of the iceberg regards these issues.
Think that perhaps underpins the disquiet many Fieldsports people are feeling - that with Fox Hunting 'dealt with' attention is going to come to bear upon other topics. Already mentioned - angling likely to be the last as it is so popular.
That just illustrates my concern that we face government and legislation by perception rather than logic/ fact etc. Arguable if we got good law. But experience shows that legislation of this type tends to be poorly drafted and a nightmare for those affected.
Worrier that I am, it concerns me that people who feel disenfranchised from the process will potentially resort to reopening the doors via means such as terrorism. OK talking extreme extrapolation, but it is the process I am trying to highlight.
In terms of the gist of this forum - Bushcraft. I think much of our area of interest runs the risk of negative perception. Something to think about.
Good debate guys. To echo Ginja, some fairly strong diametrically opposed views being expressed - but constructively and politely. Being able to communicate in such a way speaks volumes for the membership of the forum.
Nothing personal taken or implied :wave:
Interesting to hear all the various perspectives. Though in large part there still comes across this general feel of antipathy toward countryside 'types'.
To me, just goes to show how deep views run and the huning with hounds debate largely just the visible tip of the iceberg regards these issues.
Think that perhaps underpins the disquiet many Fieldsports people are feeling - that with Fox Hunting 'dealt with' attention is going to come to bear upon other topics. Already mentioned - angling likely to be the last as it is so popular.
That just illustrates my concern that we face government and legislation by perception rather than logic/ fact etc. Arguable if we got good law. But experience shows that legislation of this type tends to be poorly drafted and a nightmare for those affected.
Worrier that I am, it concerns me that people who feel disenfranchised from the process will potentially resort to reopening the doors via means such as terrorism. OK talking extreme extrapolation, but it is the process I am trying to highlight.
In terms of the gist of this forum - Bushcraft. I think much of our area of interest runs the risk of negative perception. Something to think about.
Good debate guys. To echo Ginja, some fairly strong diametrically opposed views being expressed - but constructively and politely. Being able to communicate in such a way speaks volumes for the membership of the forum.
