Charities used for bloodsports PR

ONE of the more disgusting elements of the pro-bloodsports campaign is the use of charities by hunt organisations as part of their public relations efforts.

Each year around the country, bloodsports groups organise quaint-sounding events like fun rides and cross-country treks to raise funds for local charities.

From cancer research to local hospices, no charity organisation is left untouched by bloodsports followers to exploit for public relations purposes.

It would appear that in their desperate attempts to raise funds, some local charities are willing to jettison all standards of common decency.

By accepting money from fundraising events held by bloodsports interests, charities are aligning themselves with animal cruelty. Charities risk losing the support of people if they persist in accepting money from such groups.

It would say a lot for the moral standing of a charity if it made a public statement that it will not accept monies from events organised by bloodsports groups.

John Tierney

Campaigns Director

Association of Hunt Saboteurs

PO Box 4734

Dublin 1