Quote Originally Posted by irishseashipping.com View Post
I have no problems with country folk chasing round on horses after a fox which has a sporting chance of getting away - however, the thought of urban yobs baiting foxes and chasing them with dogs sickens me.

Some might wonder why the difference in attitude to the two groups



Organised rural foxhunting as been part of the rural scene for many years combining some sport with controil of a pest which harms landowners interests and I have always considered the ban on organised hunting an attack on rural intrests by "townies". Yes I am a townie - but I value the countryside and the rural way of life.

However, urban yobs are only into it for pure sadism in my oppinion.

If its not urban foxes they are hunting it will be some poor cat or small non aggressive dog.

If a fox is killing your animals then it should be treated as vermin but I don't understand how there is a difference bewteen dressing up in silly outfits and killing foxes when compared to "urban fox hunts"- both are cruel and done for pleasure.