Rick, I'm sure the members of the Welsh Miners hunt (among other similar hunts) would welcome you to visit them to discuss "silly people in red jackets". I know you're joking but the sad fact is that the mass of urban politicians here see it that way in all seriousness, and will make their decisions from that standpoint.

So to very boringly answer the question in the thread title, no John, it shouldn't.

Cheers, Terry (not a hunter)