In a message dated 9/10/00 7:11:40 AM, [log in to unmask]
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<< Many people in the U.S. to this day hunt large bears with
only spears and dogs.  It's rough on the dogs but people seldom get
hurt. >>

What about the suffering of the bears?  Don't you think throwing
spears at a
bear and having die slowly is cruel?  Come on!!!