We must never use the words, “hunting” and “trophy.” It is “souvenir slaughter.” To allow the use of the words “hunting” and “trophy” is to reinforce the erroneous idea that a single human taking the work and intellectual products of hundreds of thousands of humans and a couple of hundred years of industrial age and technological age weaponry where bullets and arrow are refined in laboratories, aided by GPSs, and even special clothing against a sentient being that has not changed in thousands of years, except for being handicapped by having lost the vast majority of their environment, and being subjected to human presence on a regular basis, if not daily, is somehow “hunting” is a boldface lie told by sociopathic thrill-kill addicts to give some level of social acceptance to their horrific slaughter. As far a trophy goes, trophies are earned in mutually agreed upon contests between basically equal HUMANS. So, no “hunting” and no “trophy.”
Very well stated, Joy Johnson. I’m in complete agreement with you. We need to stop the slaughter before it’s too late. Sadly, it already is for many species.
I went to an African hunter’s site where expressions of sadness filled the thread of comments. Short statements like, so sad, rest in peace, a real loss, in our prayers, all the obligatory sentiments. But, that’s all they are, obliged expressions. Nothing more, and soon forgotten. For how can they really care about life, other than their own pathetic existence, when they disregard life so? Fakery nothing more.
The elephant was taking a nap when Kotze tracked it. Kotze was ready to shoot when the wind changed and the elephant became aware of the killer. The elephant charged and injured Kotze badly. Kotze died on way to hospital. Bad Bad elephant therefore needs to die. The game scouts tracked the elephant to a watering hole and killed him when he charged. Animals are not allowed to defend their own lives. I am very sad for the elephant
Perhaps that’s why non-human animals don’t lash out in self defense more often .
These wonderful animals are only living and enjoying the sweetness of being alive. But again as always their lives are dispatched with impunity by those humans without a soul.
Apparently the bull charged the Professional Hunter “without warning.” That is so unfair of the elephant, unlike the fair-chase hunters who approach in plain sight from up-wind, talking, laughing, air-horns blaring. Meanwhile, the client, that is “the hunter” who was paying for the trip, was sleeping in the car, waiting to find out whether the elephant had crossed a road that delineated a park (and, one supposes, a no hunting area). Another rich boy, too fucking lazy to actually hunt for himself, apparently.
According to one Facebook page, Kotze died doing what he loved–being stomped to death by an elephant, we’re to suppose? At least he had an hour to contemplate his death while he internally bled.
it is a sad commentary when animals are not allowed to DEFEND THEMSELVES when in mortal danger – yet our pitiful species can pretty much do what it wants w/them! has ANY media raised the point that the dude that died – and deserved to – was about to shoot an ENDANGERED animal??
it truly is so damn hard for me to NOT hate people, in general… it hurts! =^,,^=
As I’ve always said, it comes down to fairness. If the gent wants to go man-on-elephant, attempting to strangle it to death with his bare hands than fair enough. Otherwise he’s just a bully.
To be fair and “manly” there has to be an equal to greater chance of the animal killing you. That’s the only kind of hunting that is fair, and it is surprisingly unpopular. Everything else (unless for survival) is just an advanced form of cowardice.
I love this – Perfect! “To be fair and “manly” there has to be an equal to greater chance of the animal killing you. That’s the only kind of hunting that is fair, and it is surprisingly unpopular.”
Exposing the Big Game 
THAT’S what I call FAIR chase!
…my heart sings ♥…
This is the first trophy killer I love… go elephants!!!!!
The elephant decided to put his foot down and say, “enough!”
We must never use the words, “hunting” and “trophy.” It is “souvenir slaughter.” To allow the use of the words “hunting” and “trophy” is to reinforce the erroneous idea that a single human taking the work and intellectual products of hundreds of thousands of humans and a couple of hundred years of industrial age and technological age weaponry where bullets and arrow are refined in laboratories, aided by GPSs, and even special clothing against a sentient being that has not changed in thousands of years, except for being handicapped by having lost the vast majority of their environment, and being subjected to human presence on a regular basis, if not daily, is somehow “hunting” is a boldface lie told by sociopathic thrill-kill addicts to give some level of social acceptance to their horrific slaughter. As far a trophy goes, trophies are earned in mutually agreed upon contests between basically equal HUMANS. So, no “hunting” and no “trophy.”
Some serial killers are said to take “trophies,” but that word is slowly being replaced for “souvenir” for them as well.
Wow@ Eloquent and inspiring.
Great observation – I will remember to use those words more often.
Well-said, and I’ve learned something by your comment here. Thank you!
Very well stated, Joy Johnson. I’m in complete agreement with you. We need to stop the slaughter before it’s too late. Sadly, it already is for many species.
I went to an African hunter’s site where expressions of sadness filled the thread of comments. Short statements like, so sad, rest in peace, a real loss, in our prayers, all the obligatory sentiments. But, that’s all they are, obliged expressions. Nothing more, and soon forgotten. For how can they really care about life, other than their own pathetic existence, when they disregard life so? Fakery nothing more.
They may care about their own, but that’s as far as it goes.
Well said Joy!
Toil forever in Hell you dirty dead scumbag! This is the news that I awoke to today….what a great start to any day….couldnt ask for better…..
Can I ‘LIKE’ this several more times???
I read of this and unforunately the elephant was killed by game scouts in retaliation of Kotze’s death.
OH NO :- (
So we can kill any intelligent, thinking being we wish, but they are not allowed to defend themselves? Humans are a very sick species.
The elephant was taking a nap when Kotze tracked it. Kotze was ready to shoot when the wind changed and the elephant became aware of the killer. The elephant charged and injured Kotze badly. Kotze died on way to hospital. Bad Bad elephant therefore needs to die. The game scouts tracked the elephant to a watering hole and killed him when he charged. Animals are not allowed to defend their own lives. I am very sad for the elephant
Perhaps that’s why non-human animals don’t lash out in self defense more often .
These wonderful animals are only living and enjoying the sweetness of being alive. But again as always their lives are dispatched with impunity by those humans without a soul.
As always…
Apparently the bull charged the Professional Hunter “without warning.” That is so unfair of the elephant, unlike the fair-chase hunters who approach in plain sight from up-wind, talking, laughing, air-horns blaring. Meanwhile, the client, that is “the hunter” who was paying for the trip, was sleeping in the car, waiting to find out whether the elephant had crossed a road that delineated a park (and, one supposes, a no hunting area). Another rich boy, too fucking lazy to actually hunt for himself, apparently.
According to one Facebook page, Kotze died doing what he loved–being stomped to death by an elephant, we’re to suppose? At least he had an hour to contemplate his death while he internally bled.
it is a sad commentary when animals are not allowed to DEFEND THEMSELVES when in mortal danger – yet our pitiful species can pretty much do what it wants w/them! has ANY media raised the point that the dude that died – and deserved to – was about to shoot an ENDANGERED animal??
it truly is so damn hard for me to NOT hate people, in general… it hurts! =^,,^=
I know the feeling.
Personally I like to refer to animal killers as “Garbage on stilts murdering animals with IQs they can only dream of”.
…dingdingdingdingding…we have a winner! ☺ (mind if I use this? love it)
Be my guest.
As I’ve always said, it comes down to fairness. If the gent wants to go man-on-elephant, attempting to strangle it to death with his bare hands than fair enough. Otherwise he’s just a bully.
To be fair and “manly” there has to be an equal to greater chance of the animal killing you. That’s the only kind of hunting that is fair, and it is surprisingly unpopular. Everything else (unless for survival) is just an advanced form of cowardice.
I love this – Perfect! “To be fair and “manly” there has to be an equal to greater chance of the animal killing you. That’s the only kind of hunting that is fair, and it is surprisingly unpopular.”