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In reply to the discussion: Trophy hunter who killed lions and elephants is shot dead by robbers who ambushed him when his truck [View all]sarisataka
(22,672 posts)You missed where I indicated I despise trophy hunting. IMO opinion killing an animal for no reason except personal gratification is barbaric. Worse as a barbarian would eat the animal.
I must, however, acknowledge the reality that trophy hunting is not illegal. Nor is it illegal to hunt endangered species as long as the proper permits are obtained and laws followed. I have not researched him at all, have you seen any report that he was a criminal or bribed authorities? (Full disclosure-it would not change my opinion if he were a criminal.)
Rest assured I have been educated. Many believe murder is permissible, even to be celebrated in certain cases. I am of the quaint notion that all humans have value.
It is my belief that a person is "bad" (meaning criminal) they should face justice under the law, not summary execution. If the person is "bad" because I do not like what they do for a living but it is legal, I just have to live with that.
People may think ill of me but I am going to maintain my ethical standards.