Thread: Is hunting morally acceptable in modern society?

My sincerest apologies to all who have participated in this debate. My superpowers got away from me and I accidentally deleted the whole topic. This was the last post from the debate.

Again, my apologies to all concerned.

Originally posted by Ditch:

Cats deposit their kill on our doorstep to show us that they are doing their job. They do enjoy it though and will often toy with a mouse for a long time before killing it.

If you have a heart attack, make sure to tell the paramedic not to give you epinephrine as it is made from animals and it is the first drug that you will get. In addition to that...

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I wouldn't sweat it, Gumby. It's probably just as well.

Do we regard this as a cruel sport?

Excellent! Gumby's response may have been the smartest one in the whole debate!

Well played.

That's okay. Now we can start all over. Yes, hunting is morally acceptable in modern society.

I think hunting is moral if the animal is killed for a good reason, namely for eating, although putting its body to other uses such as clothing, when there aren't artifical alternatives, I'd also call moral.

This time, I'm going to be against hunting.

Guns for the deer, sneakers for the hunters. And spread peanut butter from coast to coast.

What was I last time - for or against? I don't remember.

Originally Posted by JosephB

This time, I'm going to be against hunting.

You know, I think this should be a theme for every debate on here. At some point, someone comes in and deletes everything and everyone must start over, but arguing from the opposite side.

Either that or Thunderdome. Whichever is cool with me.

That might work if everyone was fickle in their beliefs.

Is hunting morally acceptable in modern society?

Yes.

'Modern' society is a soap bubble ready to burst with the blast of an EMP or a natural disaster. Always good to have some pre-modern abilities and knowledge.

Originally Posted by Foxee

'Modern' society is a soap bubble ready to burst with the blast of an EMP or a natural disaster. Always good to have some pre-modern abilities and knowledge.

Well, I'd be toast.

As far as hunting being morally acceptable in modern society, I agree with Foxee. By the way and since I have no pre-modern abilities or knowledge. If something does happen, Foxee, expect to find me on your doorstep.

No problem, Hawke, you're always welcome. If I keep learning the things that I'm learning there will be light, heat, food, and some measure of security. If things go down bad, well...you'll have to seek us out because we'll be hoofing it through the woods to an undisclosed location.