mo,

my argument is more that it's no more cruel (and in some cases a lot LESS cruel) than other more pertinent things that most people countenance either actively or passively. the only reason it's an 'issue' is due to some outdated class ideals (hey it cuts both ways  ). i'd much rather see my taxes being spent debating things like battery farming, or animal testing or just being spent on healthcare, education and the roads.

now it will be spent on buying the local police farce's some nice new off road vehicles and for them to sit around in country lanes on a sunday whilst homes are broken into and old ladies raped - hey, at least it's a start eh?

cheers

julian