As usual, loads of Red-Herrings being thrown in by people whose argument doesn't hold water. Dragging in supposed 'greater evils' or trying to dispose of the anti-hunting fraternity as simply 'the socially-jealous' are threadbare and impoverished arguments. There is one question here, and one question only - In a civilised society in the 21st century, is there any conceivable justification for human beings killing other creatures in a savage and horrific manner?

There can only be one answer, and anyone with an ounce of decency knows what it is.