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MaryAnn, Newton, New Jersey — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:52:29 GMT

Good luck to William, may he find Love with the right kind of a lady soon, and get married. What are you waiting for William? Go for it. the sooner the better. The world is expecting another royal wedding that's what we want please.....
To Charles and Cammilla---be good folks and accept your future daughter in-law. She will brighten your days to come with grandchildren. Harry when is your lovely lady coming? Soon I hope. To The Queen Eliz. II and Prince Phillip, get ready for change like you never seen it before, and it will be a good one, you will see.

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Tonya, Fort Benton, Montana — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:10:11 GMT

I take great offense to the tone of your statements, as a woman, a mother and hunter for sustanance of my family, I am greatly disturbed by your flippant attitude to the sport of hunting. God put the animals on earth, some of which are used for food and others to support the food chain itself, including us. You, sir, are blissfully ignorant in your opinion of Ms. Middleton, if she chooses to hunt deer or any other wild game for sport, I believe she will do so with the utmost respect for the animals as do most other responsible hunters, especially in the U.S. Additionally, humanizing the animals we use for food as being "bambi" or "Santa's helpers", etc., is completely assanine, as they are the exact same as the chicken or beef you may eat from the grocery, we just do the work to obtain them. Maybe if you actually had to do the work, you would appreciate the skill and sport of hunting for your food.

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sandra — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:13:52 GMT

How disgusting - lets just go shoot God's creatures for sport. The royal family has outlived its usefulness. Its time for the lot of them to go find paying jobs and be productive citizens, instead of a drain on the enconomy their country.

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Rosemary Anderson, Atascadero,CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:29:00 GMT

The options of hunting is a Choice.It is a long standing heritage in many and just shows this young lady has more capabilities and open mind to sport as well as being able to put meat on the table. As an woman and a hunter myself, I applaude her. When it all comes down to is a "choice to pull the trigger or not knowing we have the capability to do so, the freedom to practice in a legacy handed down from prior generations to provide food to the family". It is all together different when you know you can an opt out for a true trophy or know the meat is not a necessity. It is always a choice, please don't take any more of our freedoms away by condeming Kate or anyone who may enjoy the out door sports that others may not.
Rosemary Anderson
Atascadero,CA

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Lisa McDonald College Station TX — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:34:40 GMT

When will the royals come up with some nondestructive hobbies? Killing deer for sport falls into the same category as dogfighting. Animals being killed and maimed for human intertainment.

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Wild WoodsWoman, Wisconsin, USA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:44:47 GMT

Go Kate! I love it - a fashionable intelligent woman using her outdoor skills! I hope young women see this and think, "Hey, maybe I'll try that!" The more we can get women in the outdoors, the more respect we generate for the outdoors in future generations.

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JOHN FLORIDA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:45:33 GMT

if it is true i would like to say congrats to you and i hope you find happiness.As for Bambi the way to a royal heart is through his royal stomach. remember squeeze the trigger.

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Daniel Schlafer — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:57:58 GMT

I do not believe Prince William is in line for the throne unless in case of death or abdication ? I understand he is British Royalty, but this "Yank" would compare this to Paris, Britney, and Lindsey. Wait a minute, are our Hollywood stars our royalty ? How could Paris, Britney, and Lindsey be anyone's royalty ? It ia all just something to talk about.

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Jill Dunn — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:59:54 GMT

This girl's life is over. Can loving William be worth the torment she will face over the years? Hopefully she will stay away from Paris tunnels.

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Janet C. Ridley — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:00:03 GMT

Dear Sir/Madam

Why is it you Yankees are SO obsessed with OUR Royal family? Remember, you got rid of them!! You are such a nation of hypocrites - most likely the reason why
the majority of people world-wide just shake their heads in exasperation when you try to inject yourselves into other sovereign nations' affairs - NOT always peaceably either. Your historical habit is to go on "with all guns blazing" and to ask questions later. My feeling is you have all watched too many John Wayne movies and think it is "cool" to emulate a Hollywood fictional character actor.

I do not expect that my opinions will be be "approved" as I am quite sure my contribution will not be "acceptable" to the majority of your readers who. no doubt, will be true "hot-blooded" American fanatics!!
Yours sincerely,
Janet C. Ridley, Cobourg, Ontario, CANAdA.

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karan godwin-corey, falcon, colorado — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:06:26 GMT

I am a woman who is an avid huntress - my husband LOVES that fact that I can shoot, field dress and pack out my animals, plus eat them with him!

Go Kate! What a woman!!!

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Steve Sallis, San Diego, CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:12:42 GMT

William,
Marry for love, and be humble.

Kate,
Do not set aside your beliefs for anyone. He may be the future king, but he is no better than anyone else.

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J Rogers — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:13:44 GMT

I like Kate after seeing this. Shows she is capable, down to earth and not a koolaid drinker like so many who whine about hunting. Its a great sport and way of life.

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Abby Normal, Allentown PA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:18:16 GMT

To paraphrase the great philosopher, Homer Simpson... Mmmmm Bambi.

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Bill, Boston, MA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:23:44 GMT

Janet:

We in the US don't really care about the Royal Family accept as a novelty. However, our habit of going in with "guns blazing" is precisely why there is an English Royal Family today. If not for our "habit", the Windsors would now be residing in Ontario and when I toured the UK, I would be visiting places like "Bismarck Palace" and the "Tower of West Munich".

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A proud vegetarian, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:24:32 GMT

There is nothing to be proud of systematically hunting down an animal for human entertainment. I hope that for every hunter who sets their scope on a deer, there is another deer waiting in the shadows to kick that hunter to death. It's about time humans had natural predators, so that they know what it's like to be the hunted.

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M W Zephyr Melrose Park Il — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:24:38 GMT

I wonder if the lives of many of the people who just left disparaging comments could stand the light of day as much as the "royals" see. It is easy to criticize. Hunting is what was done long before many of them were born, Bessie the cow and Elmer the pig show up on their plates daily... they died...

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Marsha, Minneapolis, Minnesota — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:29:40 GMT

In response to the "Brit" who complained about us "Yanks"....It appears that the article was penned by a gentleman at the London Bureau. Perhaps you would you like to withdraw your insults now??

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John F. Sukey — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:31:03 GMT

Dear Ms Ridley, I would point out that they are NOT YOUR Royal family either! Canada is a SOVERIGN NATION in the Commonwealth. The British left 101 years ago and turned the country over to you.
As for the Royals and their guests hunting deer, I have absolutly no objections to that. In any case, the deer are either turned over to the kitchen or given to the needy. Deer will breed to the extent that they will eat themselves out of forage and starve if their numbers are not culled.

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Sandra K — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:33:46 GMT

I'm sorry, I just had to laugh at Janet Ridley's post. She's accusing Americans of getting rid of the British Royal Family when the Canadians themselves were clamoring for more autonomy and are practically separate from the Crown except in name. Ridiculous. Madam, while I don't condone the actions of our unfortunate President, make sure to cover your own rear before attacking American citizens so nobody else can laugh at your display of ignorance.

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Joyce Ball — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:34:48 GMT

Sheesh, Janet Ridley. Chill out! And f.y.i., they are not "our royal family" in Canada. We'd just as soon be rid of them as well.

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Pete Kombrowski, New York, NY — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:37:52 GMT

In answer to Miss Janet C. Ridley - -

Because we can. Roma Victa.

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Carla - Oregon — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:38:24 GMT

This message is to Janet Ridley from CANADA not ENGLAND. They aren't YOUR Royal Family any more than they are any Americans. You have the right to your opion the same as any ones else does.

Don't put Americans down for caring about an American which Kate is. I say hooray to her for doing something with her boyfriend, regarless of Royalty or not.
Personally I'm sick of the American bashing going on when we're the ones sticking our necks and money out there.

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Alex Stall, Kentucky, USA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:40:27 GMT

@Janet C. Ridley

What does "other sovereign nations' affairs" have anything to do with Prince William and his girlfriend?

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Katherine, Louisiana — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:46:04 GMT

I think it is great that she likes to hunt or is at least willing to give it a try... I am a woman who loves to hunt, and think it is great that other women are willing to give it a try...there is nothing wrong with it, so all of you who are saying that it is so horrible find something else to complain about... I always say, "whatever floats your boat"....just because you don't approve doesn't mean it's wrong and the whole world should just stop...get real

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Susan M Craun, Florence, Montana — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:47:24 GMT

Hey Kate, if you need shooting lessons, come on over to Montana. We will teach how to outshoot the guys...a skill that comes in handy later in any relationship. Men typically toe the line in a relationship where the woman is the better shot. As for shooting Bambi, who is a non-antlered male (illegal to shoot in most places), get over it. We all have to die at some point. Instead of worrying about the deer, why not worry about the child who has just been orphaned by a drunk driver? Keep your head up Kate...stay focused on the target, squeeze slowly, and don't hold your breath.

And to Janet Ridley of Canada...we didn't get rid of the royals...we left. Don't forget, the US and CANADA were penal colonies. Take a valium and read a few history books.

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R,Paul — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:47:28 GMT

Sounds like my kind of girl! It is far better to be a hunter who understands the natural world, than to eat burgers and wear leather and look down on those that are.

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Julene Kiesling, Yorba Linda, CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:51:54 GMT

Geez lighten up Ms. Ridley. We have as much right to be interested in British royalty as anyone else, in fact we like the rest of the world have watched these two men grow up into fine human beings who I am sure both of their parents are proud of. This has nothing to do with the war. Different subject and one in which I think you would find many of us Yanks would agree with you although with a lot less animosity

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Christina, Evanston, Wyoming — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:52:23 GMT

Although I am planning to leave for an Elk hunt this week, I don't approve of the "royal" hunts. Our hunt truly is to put food on the table and if we happen to catch a trophy, so be it. That is not our point though. I highly doubt that "Kate" is planning on putting food on the table or needs to be concerned with such. I do have an issue with exclusively "trophy" hunting.
Aside from that, let the kids be, if they plan to get married, whatever.
And as far as our so-called infatuation with royalty, Ms. Ridley, I do believe that you read the same article the rest of us did. Who is infatuated?

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Barb, Ortonville, Michigan — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:55:07 GMT

Hooray for the girl! The Prince should hang on to that one! It's nice to see a young woman who understands hunting. Just last night I trudged through thick underbrush for nearly two hours looking for the buck my hubby shot (with a bow, I might add) so we can put more meat on the table. I would rather kill and eat an animal that has eaten corn and other natural local foods, rather than one who has been raised on antibiotic-laden foods, only to die in a slaughterhouse and end up at the local grocery store. The deer population in this state is huge and dangerous to motorists, especially this time of year, so I figure that every deer taken legally is one less that I will potentially have to avoid on the road late at night. This family only kills what it intends to eat. Tonya from Montana is right; God put the animals on earth to benefit mankind, and everything has it's place in God's great design.

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Wierd I guess — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:56:51 GMT

Dear Janet
"Why is it you Yankees are SO obsessed with OUR Royal family? Remember, you got rid of them!!" Now you can't blame all of us for a mistake done in the way past.
I would hope that not all Americans are labeled in this manner. I infact, love the Royal Family and thier rich history, its interesting.
I do love my country as I should but I dislike being labeled as a "common American".

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Sharon Hughes, Ann Arbor, MI — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:00:32 GMT

Are people missing the point here? This chick stalked and took an innocent creature OUT for no reason except SPORT. Take up tennis, for godsakes. Diana is probably turning over in her grave....

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Moe, Washington DC — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:03:33 GMT

Ms. Ridley, When did Canada become part of England??? The last time I was in Canada and around Canadians, I heard French, not English!!!

As far as hunting, ok if really being used to provide food for your family, but just for trophies, I don't think that should be permitted and if you want to really hunt, try using bow and arrow and not a semi-automatic with a scope!!!

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D L V Thayer Co Ne — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:04:59 GMT

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Jo, Chicago, IL — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:16:53 GMT

Good heavens. I am not a hunter, nor do I much care for it, but I understand the value of culling herds which would otherwise outstrip their habitat.

It has nothing to do with Kate Middleton or Prince William. It's merely that they are high-profile individuals whose every action is scrutinized.

The media has gone insane. No one famous is allowed any privacy. After the tragic death of Princess Diana, it seems no one has learned a thing.

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Amy, Hereford, AZ — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:18:08 GMT

I find two timeless classics here: the royal family, and hunting. Both have been around since...well, forever. Remeber guys, we Pilgrims took the act the hunting with us when we left England (any of you History majors?). Hunting is a timeless tradition! Don't criticize her for it! Kate's keeping it alive, as we all should. (Apologies to Bambi, perhaps he will live in in his two kids - end of the movie.)

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An Knudson, Bismarck, ND — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:19:34 GMT

We either have to have wolves, or we have to have hunters. Lacking predators, deer and other grazers will multiply until they eat themselves out of house and home. Then they starve, or die of disease, leaving an overgrazed landscape which takes a long time to recover.
The trouble is that wolves eat the sick and weak, which improves the breed. Hunters shoot the best animals they can find, which does the opposite.

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BBryant — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:20:18 GMT

Oh come on you all with the pretentious vegetarian comments. Plants are alive until havested and eaten. You have to kill to eat vegetarian. Every vegetarian should read "The Secret Life of Plants."

As for the topic at hand, I could care less. I have my own life to live so I have no comments about the royal goings on.

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H Wolfe - Port Orchard, WA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:28:42 GMT

GO Kate!!! I think Prince William has found a woman very similar to his mother and if they wed - I'm sure that the world will love your just as much as they did Dianna. To Janet Ridley - chill out - the whole world is interested in the Royal family - not just Americans.

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Denise Tynan — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:28:48 GMT

William is not next in line for the throne, Charles is, and owing to an act of Parliament, Camilla will not be Queen. All of which is an issue for those people for whom he will be King and head of State, not for those you in the USA. As to the hunting issue, if the animal is eaten, and I understand the Royal family do eat the game they hunt, unless you are a veggie or vegan I do not understand why you have a problem. I can't fire a gun, much less hunt, but getting your own food, as opposed to factory bred, plastic wrapped can not be faulted...exercise and less taxing on the planet's finite resources. Strange to get so much criticism from the home of the NRA.

As to a drain on their country's economy, actually the "Royals" are a huge tourist attraction, and judging by the the response to this artical even in those countries where Royalty has never been, or been removed by one means or another, they still attract an avid audience and sell papers, movies, magazines etc. In fact Hollywood has made a lot of money out of the stories of the Royals of Britian and Europe, there by creating jobs and boosting your economy. I think you should be more concerned about Dick Chenney et al ripping off the USA army by overcharging for gas etc.

As to the USA, if not inverted snobbery, why do so many of your "old money" families resort to self made titles, such as "John .... III/ or Robert ...II. Lets face it, if the targets of the gossip columnists are wealthy, preferably stylish and controversial, and you in the USA, as with many others, love them, home made or not!! And people such as them provide the gossip columnists with employment as proven by the responses to this article.

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unimpressed — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:39:12 GMT

Why do you all care? What could you possibly add to this useless article? Can't you find anything better to do with your time? Go save some animals...or go kill some. Just don't argue about it with strangers here.

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Wild WoodsWoman, Wisconsin, USA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:41:09 GMT

It's so great to see female hunters responding to this posting! It must touch a cord with us female hunters, because I also thought it was a great story (and photos) when I saw it on the news last night. I posted about it right away to my blog for outdoors women. It's wonderful to see a high-profile woman hunting and to see so many women speaking out in support of her! Keep it up ladies!

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William Coble — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:46:24 GMT

My question is this, Who cares what they do over there, and who cares if they have a queen, or king or even a fuhrer? they have no need of us, nor we them. The question is whether they hunt or not, its really, who cares what those people are doing. They serve no purpose for the United States any more.
thanks for the time.

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k. thomp, Dallas, Tx. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:46:33 GMT

Janet,
you are absolutely correct. That is why we need to get rid of Georgie boy! We need some respect back in the white house!

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R U Joking, Las Vegas NV — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:47:25 GMT

I think someone in Canada needs to study more of her history, do you know how silly you sound?
Sorry Janet I think you have been in a closet way to long to know what your talking about - the great John Wayne did make movies, but we all know he was not Daniel Boone, or Rooster Cogburn, and we don't run around with "gun's a blazing" - we watch the Royal family mainly for the good they do, I for one wish the paparazzi would lay off.

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Mary, Angleton, TX — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:47:56 GMT

Good Lord people! It is a necessity that animals be killed. It's called thinning the herd. Perhaps you would prefer the deer continue to multiply unchecked, overgraze, and then die a slow, painful death of starvation. I don't know and don't care if the young woman was successful in taking down a deer. If she did, I hope it was used for food. There are far more significant things going on in this world to get upset about.

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Kellie, Fort Wayne, IN — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:49:52 GMT

Cheers to Barb from MI, I would much rather have the deer on the table than on the car.
As a spouse of a hunter, I understand the need for this for animal preservation. Without hunters the deer and other animals would get our domestic farm animals sick, then us. It's part of the circle of life.

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Ana - West Hollywood, California — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:49:59 GMT

Janet, Janet, Janet: Please spare us your jealousy and the typical Canadian inferiority complex -- one piece of advice: sign up for anger management classes.

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bill, san diego, ca — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:50:13 GMT

Lisa was right, killing animals for sport is no different than dog fighting. Killing animals with the "utmost respect" for recreation? If you really want a real hunt, join the military and volnteer for immediate Iraq duty. They pay you well enough you don't have to hunt for food.

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John, Miami, Florida U.S.A. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:50:47 GMT

WHO CARES????????????

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Otis Boone, Sacramento, Calif. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:54:17 GMT

To Daniel Schlafer:

Prince William is 2rd in line to the British Throne since he is the oldest son of the heir apparent, the Prince of Wales. Prince Harry is 3rd in line since he is the younger brother and youngest son.

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Steve Rifkin,Highland Lakes,NJ — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:55:18 GMT

Sharon Hughes,
Why are the animals that you do eat any less "innocent" than the deer?Why are the animals who provided body parts to your leather,or bones to your gelatin desert,or gave up their lives to develop the medicines that have preserved your life or the lives of your loved ones less innocent?
Or is it just that you feel a moral obligation to pick and choose what lives are acceptable to be taken
and crave the power to control the lives of those with whom you have decided to disagree.

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William Coble — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:56:39 GMT

To Mrs. Ridley
you have GOT to be kidding us all.
What country set itself out as the nation that the sun never sets on? What country told millions of African nationals, and indians, and people all over the wolrd, "You have joined the English Empire", catch that, ENGLISH EMPIRE! "your" kings and queens have set the world on fire with conquest and domination well before America started in that venture.
So, I say to you with much love and affection, STUFF THE ROYALS!

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D. Alexander — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:00:28 GMT

There's room for all of Gods animals....right there next to the mashed potatoes....

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Dave, Dallas,TX — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:01:42 GMT

Good Gosh People, She's just a girl trying to enjoy the same sport as her boyfriend. It's good to have things in common. Ask my wife of 30 years. I hunt and she and I cook and enjoy the venison and fish I bring home (sans antibiotics). We enjoy the opportunity to be part of nature. Kate just enjoy the opportunity and be a good sportswoman. The majority of this world is with you.

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Melba (Devil Doc), Union City, New Jersey — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:04:00 GMT

Ms. Ridley,

You are as ignorant and as ridiculous as people going out there to hunt for "SPORT." I do not mind if it is to put food on the table, but for sport? And you should really mind your ignorant comments about us "Yanks," because we are the first ones there to save your sorry ass, when England, Canada or any other part of the world needs help. You should read-up on history; WWI, WWII. Ask anyone with more intelligence then you about us Yanks, and how we saved the Royals back then! And as for "Your Royals," you can KEEP THEM. We have real heroes like our men and women in uniform!!

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Miche'le — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:04:44 GMT

WHO CARES!!!!! Eat what you want, enjoy the sports you want....life is too short, worry about your own, if they love each other and want to share in their likes, yipppeee...more power to them. I think they are being true to themselves and are hopefully putting an end to the stuffy persona that goes with their world.

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me, florida — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:06:58 GMT

Kate, stay away from the sport of hunting "just for sport". You tend to begin to look like the animals you associate with. Take a good look at the horse riding woman Camilla

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Naomi Zielinski, Rainier, OR — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:07:26 GMT

Way to go Kate! Every girl should have multiple talents. FYI--I do not hunt, because I have no taste for deer/elk (too gamey). However, many of my girlfriends and their husbands do. There is nothing wrong with putting food on the table, especially if you are trying to make ends meet. I am not sure, but I doubt if the "Royals" waste the meat of any animal they shoot. I wouldn't be surprised if the meat goes to the kitchen (by the way one less thing for the British taxpayers to provide), or a soup kitchen for that matter. Good luck!!

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RH — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:13:07 GMT

Is this article about Kate Middleton, or about Bambi? Good hell, everyone will have their opinion, it doesn't mean that you have to state it on every story. If she chooses to hunt, so be it. For those of you who don't like hunting-DON'T! Others of us happen to enjoy the outdoors, and hunting. Responsibly of course. There is something to be said for tracking your prey, and then killing, cleaning and cooking it yourself. It is what most people did before Walmart showed up--back off. Get in your hybrib car, run down to your local supermarket, pick up you pre-cooked fried chicken dinner and keep bitching about those of us who are just inhumane enough to eat Bambi for dinner. By the way, if you want to skip the fried chicken tonight, elk heart is absolutely delicious!

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lynn best alberta Canada — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:22:31 GMT

Honey bunch: you seem to forget that the battle of Briton was fought looong before you yanks entered the picture, thanks to japan, dragged your heels for quite some time if history tells me. the Canadians were in the trenches before as a true blue should be. as for bambi, he is a cartoon, the royals have always hunted on their own lands, they will continue to do so if Kate is smart she'll learn the family ways, think Diana ever leveled a rifle she may still be alive today.i love wild game.

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Abby Normal, Allentown PA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:23:37 GMT

Sharon in Ann Arbor, are you aware that Prince Charles first met Diana at a soiree following a hunting party in 1977? She even went on a hunting trip in 1979 at the invitation of the queen. So I’m not sure where you get your idea about her spinning in her grave. She did the same thing at that age.

That aside, invoking an adulteress to support your view as moral is probably not the strongest choice.

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Lyn, Mechanicsville, Va — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:23:37 GMT

Killing for sport (fun) is a barbaric activity. If the money that was spent on the sport of killing was spent on food, there wouldn't be a hungry person in this country! And my dear Miss Tonya in Fort Benton, Montana, your comment that 'hunters show the deer respect', is stupidity at it's best! Try to show
less 'respect' and let the deer live.
As for the royal family, they have too much time on their hands, they all need to get real jobs and stop living off the citizens!

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pc642 — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:26:23 GMT

WOW!!! Silver Spoon Twit and girlfriend kill animal for fun! This is so great! Thanks media people for bringing us this meaningless banal crap, its really important that we hear about this on a daily basis. The Twits should get real jobs, and so should whoever makes a living from peddling this junk.

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Sandi, Michigan — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:29:43 GMT

Good grief, does everyone have to make such an issue of hunting? I hunt deer and have for years. It keeps food on the table all winter. To all vegans, if we don't hunt the deer, the over grazing will take all the grass and leaves and you won't have anything to chew on.
Right on Kate, hunt to your hearts content, and if you do not eat it, give it away, I am sure some poor person would love to have the meat.

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Cheryl Pelletier, Clallam Bay, WA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:33:45 GMT

Anyone who thinks that Kate has to kill a deer or a partridge in a pear tree for her meals is not hunting with a loaded gun!! The Windors probably do eat what they kill...or at the very least hand it out to the servants to take home to their broods...BUT, PLEASE...STOP COMPARING THEIR SPORT OF KILLING TO THOSE THAT HAVE TO HUNT TO FEED THEMSELVES. And, do any of you remember what happened when Cheney took his friends hunting? All Cheney can do is tell Bush how to conduct an illegal war.

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John Locke, Chicago, IL. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:43:37 GMT

Sharon, please. Yes, this young woman hunted and killed a deer for sport as we have done since our canine's evolved, just as we might kill a harmless spider. Albeit a deer looks cuter, and is not in our bathroom, creatures die all the time by us. If HRH Prince William were out shooting peasants for fun, I would be worried, but pheasants is a different matter. As much as we let our emotions tell us otherwise, the only thing which seperates them from any other non-human living thing (in all seriousness, bacteria and weeds included) is that they are cuter.

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Danny - Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:47:47 GMT

Where is Michael Bentine when you need him?
He was royalty in my book. I liiked his line
"You've been abusing the Queen's English for over 200 years , without paying royalties". Not sure if it was his line, but I associate with him.

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Nancy Brown Winnipeg, Manitoba — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:53:16 GMT

Dressing up in camouflauge and flailing around with a gun to impress the in-laws (royal or otherwise) is just plain sad. Talk about lowering your standards for a man!!Human carnivours should choose the most humane methods of killing...that should be the moral imperative of being a HUMAN being. Sorry, an inexperienced gun handler attempting to kill any creature for FUN is wrong no matter how you try to frame it.I hope that this is a learning experience that results in a more compassionate Kate.

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Cassi, Tallahassee, FL — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:55:55 GMT

Please try to get your facts straight..1) William is in the direct line to be King, unless he dies he will become the King. His Grandmother is Queen, his father is her successor, and he is his father's successor; 2) Kate is not American, she is English. Personally I agree with the anti-hunting statements here. In the rare occasion that someone NEEDS to hunt for food, then I support it. Hunting and killing defenseless animals for sport is indefensible, somehow I feel fairly confident in saying that I don't believe Ms. Middleton is hunting to put food on her family's table.

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Irene Langford, Corvallis, OR — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:56:48 GMT

To the proud vegetarian in Phoenix who commented: There is nothing to be proud of systematically hunting down an animal (define systematic -- if you knew anything about hunting you would know it is NOT systematic) for human entertainment (I wonder how your broccoli and carrots feel about the knife you put to their throats -- don't you know that vegetables have feelings too?!). I hope that for every hunter who sets their scope on a deer, there is another deer waiting in the shadows to kick that hunter to death. (Oh, aren't you cute. Ever seen a deer starve to death in the winter? Ever see coyotes, cougars or wolves tear into a deer, elk, pet dog, or livestock? It is not pretty. I'd take a bullet any day to any of the other ways deer die in the wild.) It's about time humans had natural predators, so that they know what it's like to be the hunted. (Humans have always had natural predators. That's why I carry my .38 in the wilderness. Get off your high horse. If you wear shoes, clothes, drink water, or use electricity, animal lives are being taken to provide you the basic comforts of life. It's called the food chain, and like it or not you are in it if you are still alive. By the way, I read once that the British royals have always donated any animals they kill to food banks or shelters.)

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Patricia L Hammons, California, USA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:58:16 GMT

We will "see" the marriage when the gate appears for the prince to open. sheep or horse. Is the pope seeking his crown by stepping onto your side of the board. Checkmate, No easy way in, Sir. Please let me see your "justification" for attaching yourself to the least of the princes. Mal_chi 3:13

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Charles Peaden, Live Oak, Florida — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:02:00 GMT

"The deer may have escaped her rifle sights at the weekend. But the photographer and the newspapers are having a field day." Sharon, the point is she went hunting. She did NOT(according to this article shoot a deer). "Fer" crying out loud, read the article before condemning someone with your prejudices. I am not a hunter, but have not problem with those that choose to hunt.

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thattune, new london, ct — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:05:55 GMT

It is amazing, even in a discussion on a subject as benign as Britain’s Royal Family people cannot pass on an opportunity to attack America. Please Janet seeks some professional help before that envy eats you up inside.

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P, Chicago,IL. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:08:10 GMT

Great article! Love the tone. Deer hunting, fox hunting, etc. are uncivilized "sports" for VERY uncivilized people. Oh, by the way, it's not a sport when one "player" cannot play on an equal level field with the other "player". An animal cannot defend itself when there is a gun pointed at it. No competition, therefore, not a sport.

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Robin Brown, Eagle Nest, New Mexico — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:09:52 GMT

As another female hunter, let me throw in my two cents worth. First of all, to hunt or not to hunt is a personal choice. One I highly prize. I must admit I mainly hunt for food. However, there is something thrilling about the stalking of my prey, and the decision to play yet another role in the grand cirle of life. To test my skills, to know that I can do what must be done, all these things go through my consciousness when I am making the decision to pull the trigger or not. I also think that one must remember that before we brought in dometsticated beef, our forefathers ate a great deal of venison. Many of us still do. Delicious and nutritious. As for hunting purely for sport, I know many hunters who do. For the most part, they are not cold blooded hearted killers. They have certain standards they feel must be met before they pull the trigger, from age of the prey to size to sex, even the difficulty of the shot. Of these hunters, they also freely dontate the meat from their kills to the less fortunate, often paying for professional packers to process the meat in a sanitary manner. Some sell the meat to resturants. I know some people who go hunting each year purely for he sport of it, the whole time never intending to fire a shot. Yes they acquire the neccessary legal permits, dress the part, and carry a weapon, but to them it is about a time of them against nature, to feel the primitiveness, the rawness of it all. The time to band together with their peers and dream of days gone by. What ever dear Kate's motives were for participating in the hunt, I say, My hats off to you girl! Regardless of your reasons, I hope that it was all to you that you had hoped, and I wish you many more happy times.

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del, yourkshire, england — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:13:40 GMT

if all you americans and canadians are so in love with OUR royal family, you're welcome to have them.

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Anonymous — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:15:02 GMT

To the woman from Canada that said OUR royal family. Since when is Canada a province or territory of England? Do they rule over Canada? I think not.

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Natty Bumppo.Lake Glimmerglass,NY — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:15:51 GMT

For those of you who feel hunting deer is unnatural,I suggest a trip to your dentist.Put your mouth where your opinions are,have all the eye teeth in your mouth,you know,the ones for eating meat,pulled.That'll show us you're serious.

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Patricia — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:17:20 GMT

Yes, the hunting of animals is an appointed pleasure, even for just sport. But woman are not. I have handled guns for the keeping of a farm clear of varments and strays, my husband Richard have taken turkeys and deer and squirrel from our 200 acres in Missouri, I have never hunted. I raised chickens(for bugs), goats(for pets), cats(for mice), horses (for riding). I know caretaking and animal husbandry as well as resturant service and graphic design (marketing). my serious studies are in microbiology.

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Rose Marie Hogue — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:20:41 GMT

I am afraid Poor Wills, you are in the fish bowl looking out and your poor girlfriend, possibly future wife are both going to be subject to public scrutany. The media will never let you go, but I do not believe hunting fox, deer or any animals is going to bring up your image in the public's eye. How about sticking to sports that don't kill any animals and perhaps you'll get a break from PETA and the rest of the public.

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Robin Cole, Heyburn, ID — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:21:48 GMT

England has a very bloody history. They took over Scotland and fought in Ireland, France ,Germany and Wales. Us Yanks are the product of a lot of different ethnic back grounds from around the world. We, like England want to rule ourselves and it seems that other Countries really dislike that about us. But hey its a big world and we all share it so I say that makes us one big family. So yes i'm interested in what goes on in England. What happens on this planet affects everyone. As for hunting you stalk the meat aisle the only differnce is the meat is already to go into your fridge. Lighten up there is no Bambi.

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Kathleen - Pennsylvania — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:22:46 GMT

Janet: was there a special on "quotation marks" (who were you quoting) and exclamation points!!!!? Is this an example of "Royal" punctuation????

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Brenda, Cherry Hill, NJ — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:28:18 GMT

Daniel S who doesn't think William is in line for the throne, excuse me but I believe once "Lillibet"-current Quees. dies, and Chuck finally gets his chance, which will be about 10 years at this rate, William is next in line. Don't post if you don't know. Cheapens yourself

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Jason, Michigan — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:32:45 GMT

I bet the paparazzi kept their distance this time.... Oops, that wasn't Bambi that was a photographer...

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Alma Jo Barrera Belton Texas — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:33:35 GMT

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susan, ellijay, georgia — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:33:43 GMT

For the comment about will Prince William ever be king. Absolutely, I would hope that in the name of ecency when Prince Cahrles iss awarded the title that he turns it over to his eldest son who has proven himself the better man many times over. Kate seems like a lovely young woman and would be a credit to the Royals nuch as William and Harry have been.

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Sam from Forsyth Montana — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:34:27 GMT

Hey Veggie from Phoenix....

It is people like you that hire the illegals to hunt the broccoli and slaughter carrots, mainly because of your ignorance. Kate would be a welcome addition to the hunting family, hopefully you will be in front of her when it happens.

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C. Sangre, Tucson, AZ — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:37:40 GMT

Those of you who are defending subsistence hunting are missing the point. Kate wasn't hunting to put food on her table. She's doing it to impress her snooty future father-in-law! Too bad she couldn't have emulated our beloved VP and shot Prince Willy right in his skinny royal butt!

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Me in Montana — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:43:40 GMT

To Rosemary Anderson, Atascadero,CA...hunting is not at choice...just like driving is not a right....it is a privilege. If not respected by following the rules...you loose the privilege. I wish others would remember that.

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williamsport ,PA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:50:03 GMT

hey, ridley, you don`t live in england, so they are as much as our family as they are yours. p.s. GO KATE future queen. (i hope she will show some respect for us americans ) (unlike ms.ridley did) WE ARENT HOT BLOODED!!! ,RIDLEY

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Jennifer — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:51:01 GMT

First of all, I am a female who has hunted for sustenance and I live in a rural area where hunting is a sport and a way of feeding oneself through the winter. I condone hunting as long as it is done properly.

You can't really call what Kate and Will's little excursion real hunting, for goodness sake, it's a park! It's a piece of woods owned by the Royal family in which the deer population has been maintained, only Royals can go and hunt there. It's like going to some of those deer ranches in the US where you go behind a mobile feeder and shoot the one you want. That's not hunting. I doubt what Kate and Will did constitutes real hunting.

I'd like to see Kate freeze her behind off at dawn in a deer seat and wait patiently for the right animal, THEN I MIGHT be impressed.

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Kim USA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:53:17 GMT

What difference does it make what Kate, William or any of the Royal family does to those in the US. Let them live their lives the way the Royal family has for years. Those in the US do the samething and go hunting for a trophy. If England is anything like the US the deer are way over populated there just as they are here. As for Princess Di rolling over in here grave for this I'm sure is way off. I'm sure she is very happy that William found someone who enjoys to do the things he does and is willing to go out on a limb and try new things. Give them a break already those of us in the US need to worry about ourselves instead of worrying about what the Royal family is doing that is so bad (NOT)

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Kay, Elko, NV — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:55:43 GMT

Trophy hunting and hunting for meat are not exclusive of each other. As long as the meat is eaten and not wasted who cares. Finding thse fine young people interesting is likewise no crime. Lumping a group of people in one group just because they come from one country or another is idiocy. Until people can learn to agree to disagree in peace, we will continue to shoot each other and that is the real shame of it all.

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Therese Umbs, Caldwell, New Jersey — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:57:08 GMT

Don't worry. We are being hunted in Iraq. Our young people are having their faces blown off, arms blown off, legs blown off. Touche. Maybe we can send her to Iraq so she can have even more excitment and fun along with her future husband. The deer are full of brain eating parasites. So enjoy.

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P. O'Rourke — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:00:04 GMT

Ms. Janet C. Ridley,

You must be very young indeed to write such a commentary and completely uninformed as to world history. The US did not "get rid" of King George III, we simply decided to become an independent nation, controlling our own fate. After the ruckus, including the War of 1812, we became loyal defenders of our British cousins--yes, they are literally our cousins. Please remember that our attitudes are those originally held by the Anglo, Saxon, and Norman invaders, who I believe, are probably your ancestors as well. It is the same attitude that contributed to the sun never setting on Victoria's British Empire. Perhaps we personify the worst of our British legacy, but it is a British legacy!

As to being entertained by "Royal" gossip, I do believe that you too must have read the article in order to comment upon it.

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Marty Porter, Cookeville, TN — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:06:06 GMT

YOU GO GIRL!!!

Kate is beautiful and she hunts too! Where can I find a woman like that!!

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Clark Rollins Bozeman Mt — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:07:40 GMT

For all you ladies that hunt, my applause. For the jerk that wrote this article he has just proven he can't do anything else other than be a reporter and watch from the sidelines as the rest of us participate in life... Go Kate!

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Scott Cass, Tustin, CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:20:11 GMT

How did we get off the topic, vegetarians complaining about deer hunting, Canadians complaining about Yankees, of which I am a proud one, this is about love and a girl trying to impress his parents, whats so wrong about that. By-the-way there was nothing said about "the Royals" hunting for sport, which I am against. Janet from Canada needs to learn about "class and respect" if it wasn't for the good ole USA many counrties in this world of ours would be much worse off.
Good shot, Bill from MA and Carla from Oregon.

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Susan Smith England — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:21:00 GMT

I agree with you sharon and i'm a Brit from the UK. It's funny how I aint heard about katie dearey going hunting. Who gives a toss. Seems like the Americans ARE more into the royal than we are here in the UK. PW, should wait a while before he marries. Live in sin for a while like his daddy. Their lives would be horrible if they were to marry young. After all the inquest in his mother's death has only got got off the ground. He needs someone to comfort him right now and who better than kate.

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American Ex-Pat in Europe — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:23:39 GMT

OK, to the "non-hunters" out there I'd like to clarify a few things. Hunting in England is much different than hunting here in the States. They use game managers (Huntsmen) who select the game animals to be harvested ahead of time, the animals are dispatched and that’s the last the hunters see of the game till dinner time, if then. Stateside is much more "natural"; stalking, killing, cleaning and finally eating, make it a MUCH more rewarding experience.
Additionally hunting is a necessity in the “Colonies”. You've destroyed most natural habitat due to out of control development of natural lands. The PETA community wants it both ways; Bambi in the forest on their morning jog but not in their Tulips that afternoon. Sorry not possible unless you want the game populations reduced to European like numbers, where one can only see game when in nature parks owned by the elite and royals.

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one pant-leg at a time — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:27:01 GMT

the girl's just tryin to show chuck and cammy that she too is capable of being a BLUEBLOOD.

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Alma Jo Barrera Belton Texas — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:28:47 GMT

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Kate, St Louis, Missouri — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:28:52 GMT

Hunting is only a sport if the deer has a gun! It is one thing for people who feed their family with wild game. It is quite another for so called "sport". What kind of person gets a thrill from killing?

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Alma Jo Barrera Belton Texas — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:29:12 GMT

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You Wish — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:31:54 GMT

You have got to be kidding me...who cares what she and William are doing...they could be having sex in a car.....WHO CARES!!!! Step away from the computer, grab your spouse or whatever and enjoy life, like they are doing....

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David Voss, St. Louis, MO — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:33:23 GMT

Lighten up people. His article was tongue in cheek. You American's need to stop taking yourself so seriously. I can say that... because I'm AMERICAN!

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Earl Williams, Chicago, IL — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:44:20 GMT

Just an observation. . . is that a silencer on that rifle? Sure looks like one. . .guess the Dear Queen doesn't like the sharp report of Bambi getting whacked!

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Ken Avery, Gardner, MA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:44:28 GMT

I am so sick of people like Janet Ridley who criticize America's values and international policy but actually live in a country where there are no stated policies. Aside from some historical rhetoric, Canada has never stood for anything but they do stand behind (way,way behind) us when it comes to international conflicts. When is the last time Canada even tried to defend itself? They know that they don't have to because the good ole USA has had their backs for centuries so the socialist cowards just run their mouths about how terrible everything American is. Aside from Hockey and Ann Murray, what has your country brought to the table in the past 3-4 centuries, Miss Ridley?

You would think that with all the money Canada has saved on defense and oral hygiene over the years, they would at least be able to support themselves and not rely on handouts and subsidies from the US. It's either that they are too stupid or too lazy because they have the US crutch but I think the answer lies somewhere between the two possible answers.

Ken Avery, Gardner, MA

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alan cagle, Montgomery, Al — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:46:06 GMT

Just saw those pictures of Kate in hunting garb. I do have a question, what is that attached to the barrel of her rifle-a silencer? Any info??

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C.H. , Virginia, USA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:47:44 GMT

well said, Christina from Wyoming. I was just wondering why people were using the "put food on the table" reasoning for cheering sport hunting on.

I mean, the royals don't have the power they once did, but I'm really doubting they have to hunt for their food. (on their private estates)

I don't think royals hunting for sport is the same as someone hunting to have enough meat to freeze for several months for their family.

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Doherty — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:49:58 GMT

Why is the press and subjects so eager to marry William off anyway? He is young as is Kate. Let them enjoy their youth without the burden or constraints of marriage. The Queen is in no hurry to pass on and if she did, Prince Charles is next in line. Is everyone so eager for another fairytale wedding at the expense of William and Kate's future?

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Anne — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:53:00 GMT

OKay, I'm confused. Did she or did she NOT shoot a wild animal? I'm thinking they said she did NOT.

We've all done things to "LOOK" good to someone we want to impress or build a relationship of some type. It doesn't mean we actually DID something that we found repugnant. God knows I ate the most god-awful meal the first time I met my inlaws but they didn't have a clue because I made it LOOK like I was one of them.

Way to go Kate! Discretion being the better part of valor.

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ihatehunting — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:53:53 GMT

Tonya - you say you hunt for "sustenance" for your family. What, there's no grocery stores in Montana? Welcome to the 21st century...

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LC, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:01:39 GMT

The Royal Family is a part of Canada and will remain so as long as the majority of the Canadian Public wish it. We are a constitutional monarchy. The Queen and the royal family are ours. Her majesty in her wisdom agreed to allow the people of another part of the Commonwealth, Australia, to vote to continue being part of the British Commonwealth or to leave. The majority of Australians chose to stay as part of the Commonwealth. Please get your facts straight before you speak up.

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Shannon, Clovis, New Mexico — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:12:45 GMT

WHO CARES!!! Why do we even concern ourselves with these people.

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Alan Womack , Clackamas,Oregon. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:28:48 GMT

Hey Veggie from Arizona, what makes you think that vegetables like to be cut from the vine, wither away to nothing and then get squirted down the drain. They want to lay in the sun, relax and enjoy too. I suppose that you live in a wood house and do not want any trees cut down also. you are a LOOOOZZZZERRRRR!

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Helene salvatore, Leesburg, Fl — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:44:33 GMT

Being an avid watcher of the Royal Family, I wish people were not so eager to criticize Prince William and his lovely Kate Middleton. We wish for them a very happy life and the lifestyle of the royals. Most hunters are very responsible people as are the royals.

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Sir Drake of GoldenH — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:50:51 GMT

All sport aside,the future Royal Miss Middleton,is full aware of what is expected of her.

A woman who knows her place among Royal surroundings,does well to keep the headship to her future husband and her inlaws.

It is she,who will be heir to the throne.And she is doing well to keep to the customs
of the land.

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John H, New York, NY — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:52:41 GMT

To all those who are jumping down Janet's throat about the British royal family not being the Canadian royal family-perhaps you should know a bit of information before criticizing. One of Queen Elizabeth II's titles is..Queen of Canada. In fact, do a google search for Canadian Royal Family and tell me if you recognize the people in the pictures. Just a little bit of info.

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Kacee — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:02:39 GMT

'Sandy' says British Royalty has outlived its usefulness and not shoot 'god's creatures'.
Does she suggest that the British emulate the US and 'shoot everything that moves'?

Actually, I subscribe to one of Ogden Nash's poems, '----------the hunter with pluck and luck is trying to outwit a duck'.

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Sarah K., London, England — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:15:00 GMT

"Don't put Americans down for caring about an American which Kate is. "

Carla - kate is british

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jane DOE, Effort, Pa — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:22:59 GMT

The royals have been hunting for sport for a long time (who didn't pay attention in history class?) just because we don't hear about it from other countries doesn't mean that it doesn't happen so why attack just her when other people are doing it? Why do you people care so much about what she does anyways she isn't marrying into you're family and NONE of you can tell me you haven't done something to make someone like you better! If you deny it you're lying, and I'm admitting I've done things even if they are little.

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Kacee — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:23:11 GMT

'Sandy' said that one shouldn't shoot 'god's creatures' and British Royalty should be disolved and not be a drain on the economy.

Would she suggest that they emulate the US and 'shoot everything that moves'?

Let me remind her that they have lasted a thousand years with that form of government--------and it was at Runneymead that the Magna Carta was signed that began our system of freedom which remains to this day (contrary to some teachings). We did not invent it.

As for hunting in general, I subscribe to an Ogden Nash poem, '------------the hunter with pluck and luck is trying to outwit a duck'.

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mark davis wv — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:28:17 GMT

too tonya u have more class and guts than the great majority of men I know.

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Diane Yoder — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:28:29 GMT

Why is it you Yankees are SO obsessed with OUR Royal family? Remember, you got rid of them!! You are such a nation of hypocrites - most likely the reason why
the majority of people world-wide just shake their heads in exasperation when you try to inject yourselves into other sovereign nations' affairs - NOT always peaceably either. Your historical habit is to go on "with all guns blazing" and to ask questions later. My feeling is you have all watched too many John Wayne movies and think it is "cool" to emulate a Hollywood fictional character actor.

I do not expect that my opinions will be be "approved" as I am quite sure my contribution will not be "acceptable" to the majority of your readers who. no doubt, will be true "hot-blooded" American fanatics!!
Yours sincerely,
Janet C. Ridley, Cobourg, Ontario, CANAdA.

My dear Janet:

Having lived in Canada, I notice that Canada shed no tears having gotten its independence from your beloved Queen. If being part of the British empire is so laudable, then perhaps more Canadians should have voted to stay loyal to Queen and country, eh? So the royal family is no longer yours.

Also..I seem to remember an incident in your history in which your British ancestors willfully killed First Nation members in order to conquer Canada, so I wouldn't laud Canada as being so high and mighty. Instead of shooting First Nations members, now your government just lets them get poisoned by their water supply on reservation.

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Diane Yoder — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:33:39 GMT

Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison; And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die. And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it." Genesis 27:1-5

Alma Jo Barrera Belton Texas (Sent Tuesday, October 16, 2007 5:28 PM)

Oh, give me a break Alma Jo. I'm so sick of the high and mighty Christian right quoting the Bible to support every single thing that you do, particularly when it comes to killing people who are not Christian in foreign countries, and killing deer, which, may I remind you, killing animals didn't happen until after the Fall of Man. In Genesis 2: 15, God told Adam to eat freely of the trees, connoting that humanity was meant to be vegetarian; earlier, in Genesis 1:29-30 God explains that Adam was to eat plants, and the animals also ate only plants-- it was only after the fall God created clothing for humanity made of animal skins. You forget that God also told Adam to tend the garden and keep it, thus, God expected mankind to be respectful of the environment.

I hate Christian bigotry. Read your Bible more carefully. It says more than even you think.

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Tom, Clifton Park, NY USA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:44:25 GMT

Bambi was a cartoon, which are make believe by the way. In reference to America being hated by everyone...it amazes me that the people that make these comments are the ones that will be the first looking for USA aid when disaster hits their homeland. Do any other countries in this world help US out when we have problems at home?

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Mary Riley — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:59:55 GMT

You can be sure that the Royal hunting fields are stocked aplenty with animals (deer, in this case) so no one comes out a loser. Sort of reminds me of Cheney going fishing in Colorado after the stream was stocked with fish moments before he put in his hook. And the pheasants that were all let go so he could bag a few! I'd like to see a level playing field (like the Iraq war!) for these types.

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Kacee, Waikoloa, HI — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:09:33 GMT

'Sandy' said that you shouldn't shoot 'god's creatures' and that the British Royalty should be abolished as a drain on their country.

Would she suggest that they emulate the US and 'shoot everything that moves'?

May I remind her that under their system they have lasted a thousand years---------and further, the Magna Carta signed at Runnymede started the individual freedoms that we are 'guaranteed' now (we didn't invent it, contrary to some claims).

As for hunting in general, I suscribe to one of Ogden Nash's poems, '------------the hunter with pluck and luck is trying to outwit a duck'.

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Nick Haslett Michigan — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:10:03 GMT

Look Ms. Ridley, You are wrong about many things. Plus your a Canadian, so dose it matter that us "Yanks" took an inters in the royal family. Besides there not even YOUR royal family any more.

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Kacee, Waikoloa, HI — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:17:01 GMT

Hunting is not a sport. Baseball is a sport, Football is a sport, etc. Sport is played on a level playing field.
However, I have a suggestion how to make hunting a sport. Outfit half the hunters in red jackets and the other half in yellow jackets. Send them into the forest and the one emerging is the winner!

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Jane, Atascadero, CA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:28:05 GMT

I'm with Kay from Elko, NV. The true measure of maturity is learning to agree to disagree in peace. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and as long as no laws are being broken or people harmed, leave each other alone! I will respect your views as you respect mine and we'll get along fine. I, for one, enjoy hearing about the British Royal family. We have watched these young men grow up and witnessed that they are just as human as anyone but have turned out to be fine young men of whom both Prince Charles and Diana would be proud.

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Jacqueline Chateauvert, London, Ontario Canada — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:41:43 GMT

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Queen of Canada. That makes her family Canada's Royal Family. Whether or not all Canadians are monarchists is not the issue. Canada is a sovereign nation, the sovereign is Queen Elizabeth.

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Chris Oklahoma City, OK — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:43:59 GMT

To Lisa McDonald College Station TX since you are from Texas I find your comments amusing. Instead of making comments here why not go clean up your own backyard........

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avid reader, West Chester Pa — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:05:26 GMT

You know, I could care less about foreign nobs, but are the comments on these articles ever entertaining! You've got the Canadians getting slammed for being stucked up, the Brits downing Americans for caring about anything in England, and the Americans getting hotheaded about being called hotheaded. As a sideshow, an intellectual debate about hunting. So...who here thinks they're going to change anyone else's mind about killing animals with a comment box?

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Kurtislee, Sacramento, CA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:16:58 GMT

AAAAAAAAAAahahaahaa, Alma, bring the bible Ilower case) into it. These are Super Rick people, not commoers looking for food. These folks don't "take thy quiver and thy bow..." they take thy park keepers, thy Game Keepers, thy hunt advisors, thy shot advisors, thy bush shakers, thy cleaners, thy cooks, thy servants, thy wait persons, thy butt wipers... gey over your idiot Christain B.S. They went hunting in a Park for GOD's sake, not the forest. The deer were raised in pens so they aren't likely to RUN through "thy forest"..ang Ow yeah, THY FORES IS NOT THY AT ALL IT'S THE QUEEN'S FOREST, and Thy is not allowed to even view it mus=ch less hunt it...oh, and I am not against hunting, this isn't hunting.

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Dee Monaghan, Orange Co., CA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:20:27 GMT

To: Janet in Ontario

We Americans are damned if we do and damned if we don't. We are invited in to countries who need our strength when they are being invaded (or when, as in WWII the British and other European nations were angry it took us so long to come to their aid). If we didn't help when some bully nation was kicking another nation(s) around, then we'd be accused of being the giant nation that COULD, but DIDN'T, help.

Other nations hate us because we're llike the strong, can-do, generous, rich, successful, beautiful cousin - they want our money and know-how, but hate us for all the wonderfull things we are. We're not perfect. We're just closer to perfect than anyone else.

Get over it Canada (and every other nation who needs us, but hates us because they need us).

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Gina, Madison, AL — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:53:26 GMT

Janet Ridley,
As for myself, my grandfather came to this country when he was 5 from Europe. I really don't care anything about your dear Royals and who they marry. The only one truly deserving of Royalty, she married into the Royal Family and now she's gone after her tragic accident. We Americans are terrible people who every other country looks to for help and to bail them out in every sense of the word. Honestly, I'm sick to death of doing that and would like to take care of our country first, and as you say, defend our country guns a blazing when you come into this country to do us harm. As one great American movie hero said, "Frankly my dear, I don't give a da**" about Royal marriages or your hatred of America and Americans. Stay on your side of the fence.

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jeanne, sacramento, california — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:57:56 GMT

Good grief, leave the kids alone and let them have a romance and let them do what they want. Do we want another tragic situation?
The media sucks up the personal lives of the royals, sometimes to the point of mortal and emotional destruction. Give it a rest.

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Sandra D., Ontario, Canada — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:04:26 GMT

Ken Avery, it's one thing to disagree with the statements made by one person here, but is it necessary to completely and ignorantly insult an entire country in the process? Come back when you know what you're talking about dear.

As for Canada and the US having been penal colonies I'd love to know what history book that was in because it's the first I've heard of it.

And finally, the person who made the snide comment about "what, no grocery stores in Montana?", honey, not everyone has the money to buy meat, in which case I fully support hunting, both for the table and for population control.

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Ned, Murfreesboro, AR — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:09:35 GMT

There is a place for all God's creatures - right next to the mashed potatoes. Remember, the younger deer are better eating.

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Marilyn, Lake Worth, Florida — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:13:34 GMT

Will and Kate be happy. Try new things together. The world is yours to explore. As for food, kill only what you will eat, share the rest. Love and respect one another, the world is just jealous that its not them!! Will, your parents should be very proud of the kind person you are. Don't let her slip away from your love. show Kate how it can be done! King and Queen for the generations to come. Charles be wise and pass it to one worthy of the title.

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Walter Vosburgh, West Palm Beach, Florida — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:17:59 GMT

Bravo to Tanya from Fort Benton, Mo. for her comments. For the "vegetarians" out there whining about killing "Bambi", I have one thing to say. Check out your teeth in the mirror. Notice the incisors next to your front teeth? Do you know what they are for? Chewing MEAT! Hunting, like Tanya so poignantly stated, is the same as buying a N.Y. Strip steak at the grocery store - except we actually go out and do the work ourselves.

Go William and Kate! Happy Hunting!

Walt - West Palm Beach, FL, USA

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Nick, England — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:26:48 GMT

Daniel, William is second in line for the throne, right after his father. Queen dies, Charles becomes king. Charles dies/abdicates, William becomes king. It'll be a fair few years, but he is in the direct line of ascent.

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Justin Currie, Canada — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:42:53 GMT

Ms. Ridley, When did Canada become part of England??? The last time I was in Canada and around Canadians, I heard French, not English!!!

One thing to say Moe, You were probably in Quebec which is a French speaking province you dolt.

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Justin Currie, Canada — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:52:00 GMT

If you ignorant Americans (Not you John from New York) ever took any time to actually read up on your neighbour's history you might find that the Queen is our Head of State and we still have pictures of the Queen in every government building and school the last time I checked and then there is the tiny detail that she is still called the Queen of Canada...

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The Labrador Retrievers, Orlando, FL — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:06:20 GMT

We like deer. We wish Kate would send us some venison. It's yummy for our tummy. And good for us too! So, hunt, Kate, hunt! Just don't hunt with Dick Cheney. He can't hit the target, but he might hit you!

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MacPherson, a proud Scottish-American — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:08:57 GMT

My family has no interest in the Royal Family as we have been fighting against them for centuries. My family has fought along side William Wallace in Scotland then later on at the side of George Washington during the War of Independence after leaving Scotland. So there is no love in my family for English royalty including the current crown. So Miss Ridley, not all Americans are infatuated with the Crown.

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Catherine, Louisiana, USA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:09:30 GMT

I can't believe all this about hunting. I dodge deer every day on my way to work. I have a sports car. That could be a REAL MESS! We eat deer here!!! In fact in my life, I've eaten deer, squirrel, rabbit, alligator, duck, turtle, frog legs and more variety of fish than I can name...all obtained in the wild by my Dad or brother (my husband is from Texas and doesn't hunt. He just wears his six-shooters for show). I don't hunt, but it is a way of life here. The opening day of deer season is like a holiday.

Now for all the anti-American stuff out there...I'm proud to be a United States citizen. We are a compassionate country. Our country as a government and as individual citizens are more charitable and compassionate than any other and as was said before..."Because we can".

I think alot of us in the U.S. love the Royal stories because is seems romantic to us. I think we all just want Diana's boys to do well. Is that so wrong? God help Kate. Seems like no one learned a thing from Diana's life.

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Todd, Ontario — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:17:11 GMT

Canada is still a member of the British Commonwealth and consequently the Windsors are still officially our Royal family.

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Linda,Millersville,Md — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:17:29 GMT

Oh whatever!How did this event get down to Americans vs Canadian and British? Regardless the situation,is it not human nature to only play the game until we win the prize?

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Theresa, Alaska — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:18:03 GMT

People, please.
First of all, she got skunked. No deer died.
Second, I'm married to a Brit. Their "culture" involves Tetley tea, Royal hunts and football. Our "culture" involves Starbucks, Nascar and Monday night football. Deal with the differences.
And finally, if you're one of those people who are going to point out that I mentioned "football" in both cultures ... please consult your local cable guide for enlightenment regarding the differences.

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dave in montana — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:19:49 GMT

this is actually in response to the "proud vegetarian" Why is it you hate those who eat meat? The vegetables you eat aren't raised and harvested? Its merely a matter of time before someone claims that the plants suffer terribly when eaten and a few holywood halfwits jump on the bandwagon to find good sources of synthesized food....no thanks, I will stick with eating what I choose. Who knows, perhaps in time eating livestock will be outlawed and the animals will be returned to the wild.....or would you rather just have them all slaughtered? Perhaps you would like to outlaw hunting...Great idea then we can have the government spend $ constantly on thinning the various populations. Perhaps you should just give us all a list of the things you like and dislike then we can all be just like you...we can even call it individualism. I do not take issues with your personal choices and would appreciate it if you leave mine alone.

I apologize to the ones bothered by me going off topic but I tend to get truly annoyed at the self righteous spewing their trash about anyone who doesn't fall into line with their ways of life.

and back to the topic. If the kids do decide to get married I wish them well, if not I still do anyway.

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Mike, Greensboro, NC — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:25:36 GMT

I can understand killing a deer for food and I realize that hunting helps control the deer population etc. But can someone please tell me why it is considered a sport? Isn't the definiton of sport the competition of comparatively skilled and equipped participants?

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Samantha, Las Vegas, NV — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:45:16 GMT

How did we get off the topic, vegetarians complaining about deer hunting, Canadians complaining about Yankees, of which I am a proud one, this is about love and a girl trying to impress his parents, whats so wrong about that. By-the-way there was nothing said about "the Royals" hunting for sport, which I am against. Janet from Canada needs to learn about "class and respect" if it wasn't for the good ole USA many countries in this world of ours would be much worse off.
Good shot, Bill from MA and Carla from Oregon.

100% Agreed.

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Ron Andersen, Twin Bridges, Montana 59754 — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:53:59 GMT

Go for it Kate. Look em over. Pick out a good one.
And if you've got too many deer, tip over another one.
Better that you put choice venison on the table than let them die of starvation or desease like the do-gooders would prefer. Drop me a line I'll send you some good recipes. Keep em in the ten ring.

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Steve, Palm City, Fl. — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:25:52 GMT

Why all the tear's animal lovers?? If we left "Bambi and Thumper to fend for themselves without grooming the herd, would you stand out there and hand feed them?? Quit the whining and fire up the grill!!!

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Tales_b, seattle, WA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:41:46 GMT

I want to see a celebrity or royal wedding as badly as anyone; I cannot wait to see what the lady wears, whomever she may be, but please stop following this poor girl or she'll end up like Princess Diana. Ever wonder if that may be the reason her prince hasn't asked her to wed yet? The young man may just love her enough not to want her chased around for the rest of her life. And on a side note, hoorah for anyone who eats what they shoot, jeers to anyone who shoots something they don't end up eating.

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Karen Holm, Kenosha, WI — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:48:44 GMT

I love what Janet Ridley had to say. I may be stuck in america, but it doesn't mean I like it or that I agree with everything others americans say. Please don't think we all support bush - which is what I got from your comments. He's the one who has watched too many John Wayne movies and who has the buddies in the oil business, etc. etc. He has damaged the UD far worse than Bin Laden, Sadam, or anyone else could ever dream of damaging the country. As far as Prince William and his love go - go for it. Whatever makes you happy and don't worry about what anyone else says.

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Tales_b, seattle, WA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:52:59 GMT

In response to Ms. Ridley; I can see why you got confused about the British Royal family being Canada's royal family... The Queen is on your money. Americans don't have this problem, as we have only put our own leaders on our money. Why don't you suggest doing the same to your elected leaders and see if you can end the confusion for Canadians everywhere.

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lori, california — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:06:29 GMT

Kate, you are great! I wish I was there hunting with you! To everyone against hunting, get a life!! Deers run out in front of cars and kill people. They are also over populated in most areas that's what hunting season is for!

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Merilee Redberg, Ellensburg, WA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:07:31 GMT

It is my understanding that Franklin went over to England to ask for representation and the king wouldn't even look at the papers. Our first goal was to be a part of England with proper representation and input. Seems to me the real hunters are the media. While so many are worrying about the over-fed, over populated deer, the royalties are being hounded and treed until their families fall apart and tragedies like Princess Di occur. Why is it the concern is more about deer than people? Why is this commentator de-humanizing some pretty cool people? For sport. sheesh. Ellensburg, WA

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Steve Duggan, Mission Hills, California — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:50:05 GMT

As someone who's been a vegetarian for 20-some years, I can attest to the fact that no human being needs to eat the flesh of another living being in order to be perfectly healthy. Slaying animals for food is thusly utterly unjustified--and killing them for "sport" is about as low as an ignorant person can sink. I realize you hillbillies out there hate people like me, and you have zero empathy for animals as well. Getting hated by low cruel simpletons like you is a great compliment. Thanks, Heartless lowlife hunters--thanks for your idiotic scorn. I'll wear it proudly.

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Stephen T, MN — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:05:44 GMT

Let the Brits worship the royal family. Unfortunately, Americans worship our celebrities, and, with the exception of Michael Caine and *cough* Madonna, the Royal family is the closest thing to "celebrity" that remains in England. There's a reason we in this country had to endure the first "British Invasion" in the 60s, the second British Invasion in 80s (which brought us gems like Malcolm McLaren and the Sex Pistols, yay) and the current emigre culture of movie stars and athletes who may still have a country home in the ancestral glens of Whatever-Shire, but have their mail addressed to the good ol U S of A.

I guess there was a bit about hunting too. As far as deer hunting goes (from a hunter)...KILL 'EM ALL. I'm sick of seeing their bloated, larvae-infested carcasses lining the roads. PETA wants every low self-esteem "animal rights' activist" to think that they are doing animals a favor by stigmatizing hunting, but the fact will always remain that hunting is the MOST eficient way of herd-control and clean-up. Let them hit a few deer up here in Minnesota and they might get the picture. I guess living in New York or San Fransisco, you just know everything, don't you.

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Michael, Atlanta, GA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:56:05 GMT

Once again I'm reminded that we, as Americans, are so interested in irrelevant, trivial subject matter such as the goings on of the British Royal Family, that we ignore what is going right under our very noses - that is the systematic removal of our rights as Americans and human beings by our own government. Its even sadder when I see commentators to this thread defend hunting with mythic biblical quotes. Oh well, Noone said America would last forever. Maybe we should ask Great Britain to reassume its rule over its former charge.

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jd, california — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:14:15 GMT

Thanks, everyone. Very entertaining and insightful. And let's give Janet a break-- she was obviously having a very unhappy/hard day when she wrote her rant. Pity the uninformed, ignorance is not always bliss.

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Locke — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:05:35 GMT

A) As long as the deer gets eaten by someone, who cares? It's not as if they're pot shotting endangered animals for giggles or anything. I'll wager that those deer have longer and healthier lives than 99% of the animals that land on American plates on a daily basis.
B) Militant vegetarians...what can I say? You have the right to eat whatever you choose. So do the rest of us. Go eat your broccoli and write your congressman if you don't like my venison steak instead of getting bent out of shape. I killed my food myself and was grateful for the meal, did you grow and pick yours or did you pay someone else to do it for you?
C) Why are we even hearing about this? Why are we intruding upon the already over documented lives of two kids who are just trying to spend some time together? Ye gods, there are wars and starving children and social injustice aplenty in the world, and THIS is what people are getting in a tizzy about? Go hug your kids and pray that "to hunt or not to hunt" is the worst moral question they will ever have to ask themselves.

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Mourad A. London, England — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:57:25 GMT

On a point of information, HM Queen Elizabeth II is the sovereign of more than one independent nation, including Canada. So when she is in the Canada, she is not the Queen of England, Scotalnd and Northern Ireland on a visit but the Queen of Canada at home !

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Kevin, Topeka, KS — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:02:08 GMT

Thank God for the Revolution! Long Live the Republic!

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KD, Maine USA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:05:32 GMT

Quote;
“I am so sick of people like Janet Ridley who criticize America's values and international policy but actually live in a country where there are no stated policies. Aside from some historical rhetoric, Canada has never stood for anything but they do stand behind (way,way behind) us when it comes to international conflicts. When is the last time Canada even tried to defend itself? They know that they don't have to because the good ole USA has had their backs for centuries so the socialist cowards just run their mouths about how terrible everything American is. Aside from Hockey and Ann Murray, what has your country brought to the table in the past 3-4 centuries, Miss Ridley?

You would think that with all the money Canada has saved on defense and oral hygiene over the years, they would at least be able to support themselves and not rely on handouts and subsidies from the US. It's either that they are too stupid or too lazy because they have the US crutch but I think the answer lies somewhere between the two possible answers.”
Ken Avery, Gardner, MA

Ken, it’s americans such as yourself that make me ashame to say that I am an American.

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KD, Maine USA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:11:15 GMT

Quote;
“Lighten up people. His article was tongue in cheek. You American's need to stop taking yourself so seriously. I can say that... because I'm AMERICAN!”
David Voss, St. Louis, MO

Well said, David!

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Jamie, Omaha, NE — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:44:37 GMT

For all of you reading this (and especially you Janet) I have a question for you. What did the human race survive on before there were grocery stores? Grass? Trees? Just the fruits and berries that grew on the trees? No, they ate the meat that was put on this earth for consumption and to balance the food chain. No one hunts for Bambi. Hunters do not hunt for fawns, if you knew anything about hunting you would know that so do not sit there in your boring life behind your computer and judge those who hunt as a way of life. I grew up in the country were hunting was and still is a way of life. We use the hides, the meat, the antlers if they have them for many purposeful uses. So what do you think when you eat veal, oh poor little calf? How about poor inocent fish, lamb, pig, chicken? A deer is basically a glorified, smaller, faster, smarter, leaner version of a cow. They were put on this earth for our consumption, not just for us to hit with our vehicles. Did you ever stop to wonder why there are so many deer/car accidents. It's because they are over populated, just like this earth. So to all, as an avid deer hunter (female) for life, I suggest that you all do some research before you judge others and open your eyes to the real world. There are more cultures and ways of living in this world than just yours. As for the comment on John Wayne-you can stick that comment were the sun don't shine. Do you think that they just made up characters from the cowboys and Indians era. Get real. Go read some history books on America and you will see that John Wayne is a spitting image of every cowboy in America. You need to find a hobbie and not waste your time trying to bring down the Americans and there heritage just so you can feel better about yourself. By the way, al Americans are not Yankees as you put it. Have a nice day!

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Mary Sebas, Sartell, Minnesota — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:14:49 GMT

A meal of reality, please!!! I grew up by a beef slaughter plant on the banks of the Mississippi in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The stench on hot summer nights, the cries of the bellowing cows, the blood and guts dumped into the river in the 70's still hangs in my mind as I order a burger at Burger King! 80% of chicken in this country is contaminated with salmonela for the reuse of rinse water in the processing plant. Deer are multiplying and becoming infected, dying slow miserable deaths out in the wild or getting hit on the high way, being dragged half alive or wandering into the woods wounded. My family has grown up in Minnesota with a respect of the animals as part of our food chain. I have hit two deer on the roads in the last two years. Both went home into the freezer as chemical free meals for my kids and dogs. My young daughters looked at this and said what cool way to recycle everything-the bones for the dogs, meat for us and hides for gloves. The loss of my vehicles has been expensive and my neck will never be the same. Our humanizing these critters has left them overpopulated and competing unfairly with cattle and humans for food and habitat. Royals do eat their deer just as we Americans love our prime rib, steak and lean burgers. We even eat bison and buffalo now! The deer on the royals land live much better than those who scamper among our city streets at night! Let's look at the facts-PLEEEEAAAASSSE!

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Debbie — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:30:22 GMT

This is another reason why I loved Diana so much, she truly hated shooting animals for the fun of it. Weeding out the animal population for food is one thing, but killing just to watch something suffer and die. It's inhumane. If your going to eat the meat, I say go for it. If your just going to watch something die, it's not very lady like, and the Queen of England isn't much of a lady or much of a mother either.

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Christina, Evanston, Wyoming — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:08:17 GMT

Dearest "IHATEHUNTING"
Yes, dear, welcome to the 21st century. People in some of your, um, more remote areas in the U.S., truly do hunt for sustenance. Uh, in the 21st century, believe it or not, some of us still do get snowed in from time to time for, oh, lets say weeks on end. Not everyone in the U.S. has a 7-eleven or a Circle K on the corner. So essentially, anyone who wants to question those of us who do hunt for food, move out of the city, go back into the woods and the hills a bit (7200 feet above sea level, you know the areas they refer to on the cake box as "high altitude") and come enjoy a nice long 7-8 month winter with us. All the water you drink and use on your lawn all summer, guess what, it comes from our hills up here in the form of snow. We tend to get stuck in it sometimes and the kids actually have to stay home from school because, gee, a bus can't get through a 3-4 foot dumping of it. Oh, my, what shall we eat when we can't get anywhere for the next week??? Oh, I have an idea, how about Bambi, thank goodness we put him in the freezer last fall along with the stuff from our gardens.
I am a bit disgusted with ignorant people. Yes, I am a vegetarian, cows, deer, elk, bear all eat grass and other forms of vegetation, welcome to the 21st century "IHATEHUNTING" and yes, I do too, do you really think everyone gets a thrill out of killing something to provide for their family? No, not really. Truth be known, it's a lot of work, not just, ho-hum, I guess I'll go to the park and see what I see. Get a grip.
BTW, my 12-year old daughter just completed her hunter safety course, she bought an Elk license as well, she's going with us to help out this year, oh, and she loves hunting. :)

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KD, Maine USA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:22:00 GMT

Quote;
“...You need to find a hobbie and not waste your time trying to bring down the Americans and there heritage just so you can feel better about yourself. By the way, al Americans are not Yankees as you put it. Have a nice day!...”
Jamie, Omaha, NE

Jamie, to you I would be concided a Yankee, but to English-speaking countries - Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, et al - outside the United States, you are indeed a Yankee.

Here is a humorous aphorism attributed to E. B. White

To foreigners, a Yankee is an American.
To Americans, a Yankee is a northerner.
To Northerners, a Yankee is a Easterner.
To Easterner, a Yankee is a New Englander.
To New Englander, a Yankee is a Vermonter.
And in Vermont. A Yankee is someone who eats pie for breakfast.

Btw … No one can bring you down unless you let them :) Have a nice evening!

Oh deer! Prince’s love may have the right stuff

Nathan Hudson — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 05:29:06 GMT

"Lisa was right, killing animals for sport is no different than dog fighting. Killing animals with the "utmost respect" for recreation? If you really want a real hunt, join the military and volnteer for immediate Iraq duty. They pay you well enough you don't have to hunt for food." -Bill, San Diego

Hey Bill, you idiot, I'm in the Army, and going to Afghanistan with the 101st Screaming Eagles in February, for my 2nd deployment. What the hell do you know about a "real hunt". You are comparing the Taliban to deer? You hippies from the Socialist Republic of Kalifornia never cease to disgust me. Hunters have done more for the deer population through regulated hunting in the last 75 years than any of you whackjob "environmentalists". The deer herd is stronger than ever, if you do a little research, you will find it was almost decimated at the turn of the 20th century. This is true with all game animals in America. Pull your head out of your arse, stay away from the Castro district and grow a pair. Air Assault!

Oh deer! Prince’s love may have the right stuff

Anonymous — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:05:56 GMT

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