Hunters write to German ambassador again over CABS

Ramon Casha

Jul 24th 2012, 11:26

It seems that the hunters have realised that CABS was acting legally all along, so they're trying to involve the embassy.

Thus far, the only illegal activity identified in this whole saga was the shooting down of the toy plane by hunters, and I expect the hunting clubs to pass on any information about these criminals to the police so that justice can be done.

Mario Tabone

Jul 24th 2012, 05:17

@Joseph Perici Calascione.....
'however the fact that German nationals were involved in what we are claiming to be illegal activities in our country should, in the least, stir your interest.'..........................just because you claim that an activity is illegal does not in fact make it so !!!
'while we are completely against any form of illegal activities in the field, we cannot accept certain measures taken by normal citizens who feel they are themselves above the law and act as self-proclaimed jury, judge and executioner. "...............................this could very well apply to the so called hunters I would suggest !!!!
There is but one solution to this problem and that is a total ban on the slaughter of wildlife or what little of it is left on these islands. The passion to massacre any bird that happens to be flying over our tiny country is exclusive to the very small minority who do act as jury, judge and executioner to the detriment of every other inhabitant of these islands and mostly to the defenceless birds that happen to be migrating. CABS have every right to come here and no amount of letters to any ambassador by the FKNK will stop them, thank God.
When is there going to be a politician with enough courage to present a private members bill to ban these atrocities which are associated to the so called hunting and trapping of wildlife. It would be very nice to see it included in both parties election manifesto but alas I will not hold my breath !!!!

N. Bill Camilleri

Jul 24th 2012, 02:31

The German Ambassador, or any other foreign diplomat, does not own anything to the FKNK or any other private group of people. If there is an investigation by the police or another government agency, I have no doubt that the German embassy would be very cooperative.

The only reason Maltese politicians pay attention to the FKNK, is because they are all desperate for every vote they can get, regardless of what is right or wrong.

K Psaila

Jul 23rd 2012, 23:55

Was their (CABS) monitoring activity illegal ? If yes lets unite and stop letting people do such illegal monitoring on our soil. If it is not illegal then they have all the right to do it.

Gorg Sciberras

Jul 23rd 2012, 23:12

What do they expect the ambassador to do? Prevent CABS members from coming to Malta? If the CABS actions were illegal, then the police should be involved not the ambassador. The fact that the police have not taken any action so far is significant I would think. They could also try to be less arrogant in their letters to ambassadors - they might be more likely to at least get an acknowledgement.

Peter Murray

Jul 23rd 2012, 21:05

The FKNK should be well versed in the non-response culture which was the sole preserve and fomented by all Maltese Authorities .In any event, why do they expect the German Ambassador to get ibnvolved as it's not a diplomatic incident.

D Borg

Jul 23rd 2012, 21:01

CABS effectiveness brings into shambles that of the ALE and FKNK put together.

Obviously the former due to purposely lack of resources, whereas the latter due to deep vested interests...

Silvio Mizzi

Jul 23rd 2012, 19:29

well done fknk

Anthony Formosa

Jul 23rd 2012, 18:57

Well done FKNK for this initiative, the German ambassador should look into this matter. This is a matter of privacy, security and public safety.

Just a reminder to all:

It was stated by our authorities that CABS had no permission to fly this plane, and to compliment their actions BLM distant itself from CABS.

@ Dear John Borg, CABS do not care whether you're a hunter or not, when they speak they generalize to tarnish Malta's image.

John Borg

Jul 23rd 2012, 18:12

Dear Hunters, do not speak on behalf of the Maltese please. Stop making statements that CABS have generated an overall negative sentiment. Most negative sentiment came from hunters who want to shoot what they like, and surprisingly from the organisation which at times also speaks against illegal hunting. If the hunters association really wants to stamp out illegal hunting, then we have to have more drones!

Franco Farrugia

Jul 23rd 2012, 17:26

A sensible ambassador.

Philip Mizzi

Jul 23rd 2012, 16:54

If the activity by CABS was illegal, why not write to the police commissioner? I do not agree with hunting (especially when our hunting laws are being ignored left right and centre by hunters) but I also do not agree with the arrogant activity by CABS. Shooting the plane down was as justified (in my opinion) as shooting down a stuka. over our skies.
However I also believe that the people of Malta (and the people of the world because birds migrate) have a right to enjoy the birds that so graciously visit us, in their natural habitat.

On a final note, if birds vote, they would have been protected by our politicians, but unfortunately they do not vote. However people vote and I for one, will vote for whoever seriously show commitment to curb this destruction of birds.

Paul Portelli

Jul 23rd 2012, 16:41

well said.