tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815011.post-891180532003-02-14T23:42:00.000Z2003-02-14T23:42:40.316Z<b>Fanfare for the Commons Man</b> <br /> <br />And woman, of course... wonder of wonders, Parliament has done something useful, by accepting an amendment to the Hunting Bill that would outlaw hare hunting with hounds as well as coursing (and stag hunting). <a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,635-577348,00.html">The Times</a> reports that there are 70 registered beagle and harrier packs in Britain. Not for much longer! I'm sure the House of Lords will try its darndest to block this, but with a bit of luck it should make it into the final Act. <br /> <br /><b><center>Current Mood: =8D</b> <br /><font size="1"><i>[ecstatic]</i></font> <br /><b><center>Music: The Beatles, <i>I Feel Fine</i></b>Loganberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05115657707038920406noreply@blogger.com