A proposed ban on trail hunting, a practice that allows groups of people to hunt overland in designated areas, has been met with skepticism by many. Proponents of the ban argue that it's a necessary measure due to some individuals who break the law while engaging in this activity. However, critics contend that such a blanket ban makes little sense.
If we extend this logic, shouldn't supermarkets be shut down as well? After all, some people do shoplift, and cars are often speeding on our roads. Similarly, one could argue that a ban on religion is warranted since some individuals within certain faiths commit acts of extremism. It's hard to deny that these comparisons aren't apt.
Trail hunting, in fact, has a long history dating back to the 1950s with groups like the Mid-Surrey Draghounds operating under this practice. This suggests that the current Hunting Act, which introduced trail hunting as an alternative to traditional fox hunting, wasn't always seen as necessary.
If the government is serious about addressing the issue of trail hunting, it's crucial they focus on specific laws and regulations that are broken, rather than imposing a blanket ban on the practice itself. This would help address concerns while also avoiding unnecessary consequences for law-abiding trail hunters.
If we extend this logic, shouldn't supermarkets be shut down as well? After all, some people do shoplift, and cars are often speeding on our roads. Similarly, one could argue that a ban on religion is warranted since some individuals within certain faiths commit acts of extremism. It's hard to deny that these comparisons aren't apt.
Trail hunting, in fact, has a long history dating back to the 1950s with groups like the Mid-Surrey Draghounds operating under this practice. This suggests that the current Hunting Act, which introduced trail hunting as an alternative to traditional fox hunting, wasn't always seen as necessary.
If the government is serious about addressing the issue of trail hunting, it's crucial they focus on specific laws and regulations that are broken, rather than imposing a blanket ban on the practice itself. This would help address concerns while also avoiding unnecessary consequences for law-abiding trail hunters.
. And what's with this "if it breaks the law" logic? That's just a slippery slope, man... 
. I get where they're coming from, but a blanket ban just doesn't sit right with me. Can't we just, like, focus on the specific issues and not, you know, condemn an entire sport? 
. And btw, who's to say these trail hunters are even breaking any laws? Might be some grey area there... 
those were some of the best times. but yeah, I can see why they wouldn't wanna ban something that's been around for so long 
it feels like we're always trying to find a balance between letting people do what they want and keeping everyone safe 
Trail hunting's got a rich history and they've always found ways to make it work with the current laws. So, instead of banning it altogether, can't we just tweak the existing Hunting Act to cover more people who are breaking the rules? It seems like common sense to me... 
It's like trying to stop a fire by burning down the whole building. We need to target the problem instead of the solution. Trail hunting has been around for ages and most people use it as a way to get outdoors, so it can't be all bad. Why not just strengthen the laws already in place and make sure everyone's following them? 
I mean, come on, if we're banning trail hunting, can we at least get rid of one-person-one-boat policies in national parks too? Like, just because some rogue hikers decide to take a selfie with a bear doesn't mean everyone else should lose access to the wilderness. 
