I think the arguments against hunting are persuasive on conservation and animal
rights grounds. As someone has mentioned, Animals Australia has a petition on
the issue (please sign it!) and there are others campaigning against duck
hunting on those grounds.
I also believe that a very strong argument is the economic benefit that
wildlife tourism brings - surely governments must pay attention to that?? A
Google search shows a lot of stats for the money that wildlife tourism brings
in other countries. This might be the rational argument that can win the
debate. I certainly advocated for it when I wrote to Daniel Andrews (although
I have yet to hear back from him...).
cheers,Sofia
From: friarbird43 friarbird43 <>
To: Philip Veerman <>;
Sent: Monday, 20 March 2017, 16:15
Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Duck shooting in Victoria
The small percentage who hunt can make a great difference to the result
of any election. Given that is usually only a percentage or three
between the major parties a group that might represent 10% of the vote
cannot be ignored. Hunters are unusually passionate about their
'calling' and any politician or party who 'ripped from them their
traditional way of life' will be in for a fight.
Still the arguments against hunting are persuasive on conservation
grounds, and, to a lesser degree, animal rights concerns.
Perhaps the labor party could introduce a ban a few months out from an
unwinnable election?
ciao for now
Ken
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