What's the difference with shooting a Lion and a milk cow in a Kraal ? One creates an emotive response and the other doesn't.

There is no doubt that the practises used to 'shoot' lions in South Africa is reprehensible. Many are happy to pay to do it and where there is demand there is supply. This does not only apply to Lions in South Africa but hunting in general.

I am led to beleive that this requirement to have lions 'free' for two years prior to elimination has been in the pipe line for quite some time and smart 'suppliers' are already 'on-line'. All this legislation/regulation does is prevent those who do not comply, from exporting their 'trophys'.

It's all about exporting the trophies. Without that option the industry will collapse or contract or go elsewhere.