Posted on 11/20/2017 3:59:15 AM PST by marktwain
There is a great movie called “In The Blood” about big-game hunting. It features Teddy Roosevelt’s grandson and great-grandson (IIRC). Also footage and journal entries by Teddy himself. When I found my copy, it was VERY hard to obtain. I don’t know what it’s like, now. (Maybe I ought to digitize it and share it...Nah, just kidding.)
It does a good job of illustrating the thinking/culture/power of the hunting of big, dangerous game.
Also, books by Peter Capstick are outstanding in some of the explanations...as well as the actual drama that is involved in these hunts.
But that’s only if you wanted to understand. If you’re mind’s made up, these won’t provide you with any assistance in that.
“you’re” should be your.
I know, I know.
Thanks...I’m not trying to stop anyone from hunting...I will never understand how anyone can look at a beautiful animal and kill it for the thrill. Food yes...death for deaths sake. No. Just the way I’m wired.
I understand. Matter of fact, I think most big game/trophy hunters would be appalled at someone who hunts with a “death for death’s sake” attitude.
Maybe that’s hyperbole and you don’t actually view it that way. Because that’s not the way it is.
But it’s easier to make your case by expressing it that way, for sure. But it’s a gross mis-characterization and I bet you already know that, or with some thought would understand that it is.
So, maybe there’s something else to it that you just don’t get, yet.
I guess that doesn't rise to your godlike level though, huh?
You lost me there, what the heck are you talking about?
I don’t think is much big game hunting in Egypt or Libya. I do know what I’m talking about regarding hunters policing their area. Please look at this link from my friend Buzz Charlton.
I don't care about what you think on the topic one way or another, really.
No, I’ve been to South Africa, not to Congo. I know you don’t, or you would have an open mind about conservation and hunting. Sorry I wasted time messing with you.
and that is exactly what it is about...killing for bragging rights to entertain the bored little rich boys
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