[va-bird] Re: va-bird Digest V2 #325

Well, I hardly know where to start.  Since I disclosed that I am both a 
birder and a hunter I have been attacked both on and off this list.  In one 
personal e-mail all hunters including myself were referred to as "beer addled 
cowboys."  Then we hunters have been referred to on the list as barbarians with 
a 
blood lust who enjoy dragging all you self righteous anti-hunters through "our 
blood."  Then one of you just implied that only non/anti-hunters are "real 
birders."  I have been a passionate hunter and birder for the better part of 60 
years and I deeply resent your insults and snooty attitudes.  For this reason I 
have generally avoided organized birding even including Christmas counts 
because I just don't need this nonsense.

If you don't wish to hunt or if you want to maintain a vegan diet that's just 
fine with me.  In keeping with this spirit I would appreciate it if you would 
spare me your judgmental attacks on sportsmen and our heritage.

                                           Larry Kline
                                           Wildlife Biologist, FWS, retired


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