Who names a lion "Cecil"?
I am waiting for the actual facts to come out (assuming they ever do).
LEFT. We have a rich white guy that went to Africa and killed a beloved local lion merely for the sport. He paid an extravagant sum in order to murder a defenseless, nearly tame, majestic lion. This lion was a national symbol and cannot be replaced. Lions are endangered and trophy hunters are the main reason for their demise.
Right. A dentist went through all of the proper steps to hunt and harvest a lion LEGALLY. He hired a professional guide, had permission from the landowner, and possessed all of the appropriate, government issued licenses needed to take the lion. Trophy hunting is legal in Zimbabwe and the lion was NOT in the Park when he was harvested. Trophy hunters put a great deal of money into the local economies and are the main reason that lions are still alive in many African countries.
ME. Each side probably makes some valid points. Who do I trust? The American Media? The Government of Zimbabwe? A hunter with a history of poaching and a whole lot of money to throw around?
The death of Cecil is irrelevant other than a rallying point for stupid people. We all need to realize that these African nations are not like States in the USA and they will do what is right for them today (them being the current government). If the USA puts some restrictions on importing zebra skins, lion pelts, etc then it will hurt the local government. If PETA protests in Africa then Cecil's cousins and siblings will have free meals. I am betting the local governments try to appease the American government because they really don't care about PETA. "Loving animals is a white man thing"! Truer words were never spoken.
I am waiting for the actual facts to come out (assuming they ever do).
LEFT. We have a rich white guy that went to Africa and killed a beloved local lion merely for the sport. He paid an extravagant sum in order to murder a defenseless, nearly tame, majestic lion. This lion was a national symbol and cannot be replaced. Lions are endangered and trophy hunters are the main reason for their demise.
Right. A dentist went through all of the proper steps to hunt and harvest a lion LEGALLY. He hired a professional guide, had permission from the landowner, and possessed all of the appropriate, government issued licenses needed to take the lion. Trophy hunting is legal in Zimbabwe and the lion was NOT in the Park when he was harvested. Trophy hunters put a great deal of money into the local economies and are the main reason that lions are still alive in many African countries.
ME. Each side probably makes some valid points. Who do I trust? The American Media? The Government of Zimbabwe? A hunter with a history of poaching and a whole lot of money to throw around?
The death of Cecil is irrelevant other than a rallying point for stupid people. We all need to realize that these African nations are not like States in the USA and they will do what is right for them today (them being the current government). If the USA puts some restrictions on importing zebra skins, lion pelts, etc then it will hurt the local government. If PETA protests in Africa then Cecil's cousins and siblings will have free meals. I am betting the local governments try to appease the American government because they really don't care about PETA. "Loving animals is a white man thing"! Truer words were never spoken.
