we have to beat them, but it all comes down to where you spend your time & energy.
engaging them directly is a total waste, it accomplishes nothing. A true believer is a true believer & you have better odds of winning the lottery than changing ones mind on anything.
Now, talking to someone uncommitted, that may help. the general public doesn't hunt, doesn't really know much about hunting & generally doesn't care, but they can be convinced to support something. Banning hunting contests, for example. For something that ends up on a ballot where the public votes on it, this matters.
More likely, pressure is brought on office holders to change things. Those are the people that matter, those are where you need to spend your efforts when the antis get cranked up & bring pressure to change laws or regs & get something banned.
engaging them directly is a total waste, it accomplishes nothing. A true believer is a true believer & you have better odds of winning the lottery than changing ones mind on anything.
Now, talking to someone uncommitted, that may help. the general public doesn't hunt, doesn't really know much about hunting & generally doesn't care, but they can be convinced to support something. Banning hunting contests, for example. For something that ends up on a ballot where the public votes on it, this matters.
More likely, pressure is brought on office holders to change things. Those are the people that matter, those are where you need to spend your efforts when the antis get cranked up & bring pressure to change laws or regs & get something banned.