Geno
So far I think the discussion has been interesting and civil from those with both points of view. After all this is a forum for dicussing such things.I have been interested in what others have had to say on teh matter.
Few things in life are black and white and we each have a view of sportsmanship, which we are debating. your outburst is somewhat unnecessarily aggressive in my opinion. Let's disagree but please refrain from telling us we are making 'stupid speeches' because we do not agree with you.
I have no problem with killing a chicken from the chicken coop for lunch (or a pig or a cow). However, I would not consider releasing it and shooting it 30 seconds later to be sporting.
For the same reason, when pigeon decoying I do not shoot birds that land and when pheasant shooting I do not shoot birds that are not challenging shots. not because to kill them is ethically wrong but because it is not sporting in my opinion and gives me no pleasure.
We all agree they are wonderful photos.
