“"Lying pro-hunt scum."


What sort of person makes such offensive comments?”

“" It really is time to stop harassing our democracy. "

What sort of statement is that to make? Gary Hills simply does not understand what democracy or politics are.

The Hunting Act is an utterly preposterous law and it is right that MPs are constantly harrassed over it.

I've continued flushing and chasing deer with my dogs for the past three years and I have always kept the relevant MPs and my chief constable informed that I am openly flouting their absurd law.

The police are fully aware the law is ridiculous. They won;t prosecute me for a simple reason. If I shot the deer I flush out and chase then I would be obeying the law. As I don't shoot them I am breaking it.

All I had to do is write to the police, tell them the MPs that voted this through are ignorant incompetent fools and remind them that if they give me any trouble whatsoever then I might just obey their vacuous legislation and shoot the deer and they leave me well alone and free to carry on chasing them.

A law that cannot be enforced for fear of it being obeyed is totally absurd.

I'll be out with my dogschasing deer this weekend. I am engaged in fun, welfare friendly wildlife management and will not stop for a bunch of fools in Westimster.”

“Jill Wells clearly demonstrates how this minority group of misanthropic protesters have been brainwashed by the most class-ridden gang of agitators, since the Class War scum of the early Eighties first surfaced. . Their ignorance of real country life and real country living is breathtaking. . As sheep farming declined on the lowland farms and also the smaller mixed family farms, hunting became a much less important part of agricultural life and although it still had many followers, fewer people actually participated and for those that did, it was mainly just ride out with the hounds. . .Those without an active local hunt just resorted to the shotgun when the need arose. . But now as was demonstrated by the Countryside March and the growth of the Countryside Alliance, hunting is here to stay. . If the Hunting act is repealed and replaced with other safeguards ensuring there are no abuses, that will be good for the fox. . But let no one be in any doubt; if things stay as they are, when a rural fox becomes a problem, it will be dealt with. . If Gill wishes to be a vegan or live on pasta that is her prerogative. . The vast majority will continue to enjoy steak and chips.”

“The simple fact about fox hunting is that it is a sport, which hides behind the need to control the number of foxes, apparently decimating chickens and lambs. All animals which are exploited for human gain, and playing on the loss of jobs in the rural community is dishonest. Perhaps it is time to retrain, and rethink. Keeping farm animals is a precious waste of scarce resources which could be put to better use by growing food to eat. We were told that hounds would have to be slaughtered when the fox hunting ban came into force. This from the hunting fraternity who purport to care for their animals; surely it is more honest to admit that all are used purely as a traditional countryside pastime for the landed gentry with tenants being paid to take part. There is no excuse for fox hunting and no excuse for keeping so many livestock. It is a luxury we can no longer afford. As a vegetarian, I manage to eat well and stay healthy. It simply disgusts me that we abuse our position as guardians of the land to justify our own greed and desire for cruel sport.”

“Well done Judi, I always enjoy the high quality of debate that the anti hunt lobby bring to the table.”

“That's another pint you owe me Editor. . I make that eleven. . Child's play. . I must be doing wonders for your circulation. . Best Charles”

“Isn't it strange the Countryside Alliance don't mention who upheld their complaint. And are the anonymous comments theirs regarding bias. Come on Alliance let's be having you on this.”

“I agree with Mrs. Sally Brown.
The law against hunting needs tightening up NOT overturning.
This country need to move forwards not backwards!”

“Hunting supporters are perfectly entitled to disregard an opinion poll conducted by Mori. After all it was Mori who prediected that the London mayoral election would be reck-and-neck between Boris and Ken. How wrong they were ...”

“Only 16% of people questioned want hunting to return? With 75% wanting the ban to stay. That speaks volumes and shows how effective the hunting ban has become. The ban works because it sets a principle in law that hunting with dogs is wrong. Regardless of the games played by the hunt lobby and their friend Conservative Leader David Cameron the ban will remain. Not only has animal welfare for the fox been vastly improved but the banning of hunting has raised Britain's standing globally. For the first time in decades Britain is freely able to speak out against other forms of animal cruelty without being accused of hypocrisy due to fox hunting. From Bull Fighting to Seal Culling we can now raised our concerns with our heads held high. For those that seek the return of extreme animal cruelty. It really is time to stop harassing our democracy. The decades of debate on every single aspect of hunting has been talked through at length. There really is nothing to add. The overall result of decades of debate proved without doubt that hunting with dogs never had anything to do with population control but just enjoyment for the few that took part. Whatever Britain needs it is not blood sport and while we know the hunting lobby is pinning their hopes on David Cameron winning in 2010 and scrapping the ban, here's another aspect that even Cameron will panic over. 59% of Conservative Supporters do not want the ban lifted. It's time hunting with dogs was left in the history books where it should have been decades ago. There is not one single reason for the ban to be lifted. Charles Henry your claim of polling being manipulated by government is bogus. This poll was conducted independently and deep down you know that is true. Because you do not like the answers of the poll you try to dismiss its finding. However you can't change reality as the British people will never accept the need for hunting with dogs to return. That is the true reality, it is time to start listening and move on from this senseless need to want to kill for fun. Gary Hills Campaign Director, Support the Hunting Act (Ban) UK”