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Thread #78514 Message #1416169
Posted By: GUEST
21-Feb-05 - 02:37 AM
Thread Name: BS: Hunting banned in England/Wales
Subject: RE: BS: Hunting banned in England/Wales
I think the attraction is the warm blood of the hunted animal.
There is something primeval about riding fast across country chasing a prey until it is pulled apart and then smearing its blood on a child. The child is initiated into the sport. The thrill never leaves the child.
Otis Ferry probably started out in this fashion.
No-one seems to mention blood lust when defending hunting but that is what it is all about.