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Readers Letter – “The ‘demands’ – to the present or future politicians – which were made by the hunting/trapping community recently would be laughable if they weren’t so sad.
By their own admission many of them, and sometimes their dogs as well, suffer from depression. Now who in their right mind would allow a depressive person to own a firearm, or a depressive dog to run around without a muzzle? So much for the physical safety of anyone living, working, driving or taking a stroll in the countryside on these islands.
Fact is, that the even the Maltese and Gozitans themselves are simply no longer safe in the countryside. Be it walking on public paths or roads, in their own gardens or even sitting on their own terraces or roofs!
I will not go into all the demands here, however, the latest attack on foreigners is quite ludicrous. Perhaps someone should explain to these wannabe dictators just how much foreigners – such as tourists, business people, factory owners, medical staff, retired ex-pats, etc. the list is endless – contribute to the economy and well being of Malta!
However, perhaps they do have a point, if it wasn’t for the far reaching effects of a foreign community, many of the hunters/poachers wouldn’t be able to afford their highly toxic, polluting ammunition and neither would many of them be able to feed their families. As a result, the advantage to the countryside and fauna would be enormous.
Malta does not have many natural resources, but the climate is one, especially in winter when the rest of Europe is freezing and the beautiful countryside is another. The fact that the majority of its inhabitants are wonderful, friendly, helpful people is yet another asset. An absolute magnet to attract tourism and money to the country if properly managed and marketed.
So how is it possible that a minority are holding this county to ransom? It is especially insulting to foreigners who love the islands and who have invested a lot of blood, sweat and tears – not to mention money – to make our homes here. However, it is even more insulting to the Maltese population who appear to have no choice in the matter. It appears easier for both parties to pretend that this very real threat to the economy and well-being of the country simply does not exist!
How degrading it must be for the politicians to have to admit that basically, they are being dictated to by a vociferous minority of  Neanderthals!”
Lesley Kreupl
Gharb
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What can I say Lesley, you have said it all here. The sooner both political parties realise the harm these idiots are doing to the Maltese economy and react to it the better.
Lesley, you are a diamond. I have written many times to the Times of Malta expressing my disgust at the antics of these morons and the lack of action by the political parties. You simply could not have expressed yourself better. It is depressing to read the constant lunatic rants of the hunting fraternity. They are Godless. Neanderthals is probably a compliment. Neanderthals killed only to eat or protect the tribe. All this rubbish that the hunters federations put out about ‘food for the plate’ is beyond belief in the 21st Century. They are disgusting individuals and don’t belong in any age.
everything is as you have said, but what to do about it? There is an AD candidate who once put himself in a cage in Valletta, in public, to make his point. He succeeded and caused turmoil at the time. He is David Camilleri, perhaps we can persuade our local friends to vote for him.
Tourists should be warned that even the sea is not safe.Remember the story when a swimmer was being shot at by a hunter because he refused to retrieve a shot down bird from the water…..
plenty of criticism, but no suggested solutions
Solution;
1) no hunting or trapping of animals or tourists
2) all firearms must be registered
3)no firearms for felons, and the mentally incapable
4)all firearms are to be kept in a secure locker warehouse and must be signed out by the owner.
5) firearms may only be used in a designated area only for target practice
That will create new jobs, and recreation for gun owners ..
rob can figure out the details.
Can we have derogations for French and Italian tourists please?
What are you trying to do? start a war?
Just bring bouillabaise and pasta. We Maltese can’t make a boulliabaise to save our lives.
Carmen, I thought you had principles …You can’t let your stomach rule when we are considering the national interest
Ok don’t panic, just put down the gun,
and step away from the pasta……
The only solutions are application of Maltese and International law, the realisation by the government that the hunters and trappers are actually in the minority and for the majority to clearly state that that they want to be part of a modern society which will not tolerate this sort of behaviour which in the virtually uncontrolled form found in Malta and Gozo is abhorrent to the vast majority of Maltese and EU people.
@Rob
Unfortunately, I don’t think the likes of us have the necessary bank accounts to influence the powers that be. Environmental issues don’t – but handled correctly could – bring dividends!
Both political parties are simply too lily-livered to be of use to anyone except the money hungry developers, hunters and their ‘generous’ friends.
Oh too true Lesley; It seems that money governs the government!!!!
I would have understood the principle, should have we been speaking about agricultural land which is currently in use (with seeds planted in it). One surely appreciates that if people tread on used agricultural land, crops’ harvest would be seriously compromised; and this would not be fair to the hard-working farmer. But no, this request has nothing to do with crops or agriculture. Hence this request leaves me pretty much perplexed.