Tinman: "I've got a question for you, Don...
"Why is it that many of the supporters of this type of legislation have ties of some form to the crossbow manufacturers...but don't always disclose that information when they crusade?"
I have no idea. Who are some of these people?
The catalyst that pushed me over the edge on this was I received a mass email from somebody about the Outdoor Life poll, encouraging recipients to not just vote in the poll, but to vote multiple times (the poll is flawed and you *can* vote multiple times) to "send an anti-crossbow message." I am fed up with "antis"--anti-live bait fishermen, anti-AR15 hunters (witness the Jim Zumbo meltdown on that one), et cetera, and now, anti-crossbow crusaders.
For reasons previously stated and others, my intent is to see that the 81st legislature legalizes crossbows for archery season. It makes sense on a lot of levels.
I came here with the notion of learning why some bowhunters are so vehemently opposed to crossbows in archery season. So far, none of the reasons given make logical sense. It seems to be a religous thing (I'm serious), the Believers vs. the crossbow-wielding Heretics.
Anyway, I'll likely hang around until you guys kick me out, because I am still trying/wanting to learn and understand. I might not get there, but I will continue trying.
DZ
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