Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

truebrit71

(20,805 posts)

8. There is a difference between hunting for food, and hunting for "sport".

Reply to Hun Joro (Reply #6)

Wed Jul 29, 2015, 01:12 PM

Jul 2015

The fact he had a name doesn't enter into it.

I ate bits of a pig called Pinky once. Very tasty too. But he wasn't tortured for 40 hours, skinned and beheaded.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

18 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Zimbabwean officials: American man wanted in killing of Cecil the lion [View all] RKP5637 Jul 2015 OP

Better get him before he leaves the country, he'll never be extradited tularetom Jul 2015 #1

If that happens we can put him on trial here. iandhr Jul 2015 #16

Palmer�s office is completely shut at the moment. CountAllVotes Jul 2015 #2

To paraphrase Prof. Gary L. Francione: We are all the dentist opedwriter Jul 2015 #3

Yup. Because we all eat lion burgers right? truebrit71 Jul 2015 #5

Please explain this difference. In detail. I don't get it. Hun Joro Jul 2015 #6

There is a difference between hunting for food, and hunting for "sport". truebrit71 Jul 2015 #8

No, I still don't get it. RIP, Pinky. Hun Joro Jul 2015 #11

You are right. Lurker Deluxe Jul 2015 #12

What about the cute, cuddly animals that Cecil ate?... SidDithers Jul 2015 #18

The difference...... opedwriter Jul 2015 #14

It can take a nuance not readily available to the irrational or dogmatic mind... LanternWaste Jul 2015 #7

Very good point!!! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2015 #13

Maybe... kwolf68 Jul 2015 #15

Jollies opedwriter Jul 2015 #17

Losing my mind on this kwolf68 Jul 2015 #4

Cecil brought in tourist dollars. KittyWampus Jul 2015 #9

I know it kwolf68 Jul 2015 #10