I READ with disgust and horror R Holden's pathetic attempt (Letters, July 28) to rationalise the need for fox hunting.
One definition of sport indicates deriving pleasure from various activities - in this instance, the cruel chase and horrific death of a defenceless animal.
If a person can attain pleasure from such actions, he must be sadly lacking in compassion.
Mr Holden doesn't mention that, in some areas, foxes are specifically bred to be hunted and killed, which makes a mockery of his argument.
If the fox population did increase to the extent that it became a serious problem, then a more humane method could be adopted.
As the owner of two felines, yes, I would be distraught if they were maimed or hurt by another animal, but at least it is nature's way and both parties have a relatively equal chance.
Atrocities involving animals by the sometimes cruel hand of man, concern and upset me greatly, the fact being made so much worse by the attitude of people like Mr Holden.
ANN TIMMINS (Mrs), Harwood Lane, Great Harwood.
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