You say that it matters a lot to those who do it.

But you also say that it is 'not so very important' that the practice of these few people - who think there is sporting pleasure in chasing and tearing other animals to pieces with dogs - should continue.

If it is thought by you that this cruel practice is 'not so very important' - where then do you see the need for the cruelty? For if there is no need for this practice and it is 'not so very important' to continue chase and kill foxes with dogs - then surely any cruelty involved in this practice must be needless.

Or are you really saying that the practice of chasing and killing foxes with dogs for the plesure of a few is not inflicting cruelty at all?