I have been inspired by our newly appointed bishop who publicly announced that he is pro-life and therefore voting NO to spring hunting. It was enlightening to see him releasing white doves as a positive sign of peace and goodwill. Thank God that the hunting season is closed, because I bet that those doves would not have made it safely home! I speak from past experience, this happened to me several times without my knowledge when on 4 October students in schools release doves to commemorate animal awareness day.

We have been witnessing hunters returning from Ethiopia and others donating blood; all very commendable things although I have always been taught not to brag about good deeds. It just irks me why we never heard of such things before and why exactly now? Or why should a person give a mention of this “hobby” while engaging in such noble deeds. I am sorry, but I do not buy it, I know that this is just another mask they are donning to try and deceive that theirs is a noble hobby. On the other hand I augur that the NO campaign wins the day so that these noble gentlemen will have more time and money on their hands to engage in such noble practices and learn how much more rewarding it is when one contributes positively towards life as against the killing of the innocent and protected.

Ms Rita Brincat