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"The people need to know that we mean what we say, we want to be listened to and we want the
town people to leave us alone in the country, to live our lives according to our moral
decisions," one protester said. South Africa.
http://www.sabcnews.com/world/europe/0,2172,49498,00.html
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10 Downing Street Newsroom: Press Briefing
Asked if the Prime Minister had a view about the behaviour the pro-hunting protestors last night,
the PMOS said the Prime Minister believed that the place to resolve this issue was in Parliament
through the normal democratic process.
http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/page1501.asp
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Country Life: The Countryside Comes to London
Carla Passino and Arabella Youens. Coverage of the hunting community gathering in London's Hyde
Park to demonstrate against the Government's proposal to ban stag hunting and hare coursing.
http://www.countrylife.co.uk/CountrysideConcerns/News/hunting_demonstration.htm
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Independent: Hunt supporters in violent protest as MPs debate Bill
Ben Russell and Matthew Beard. Mr Michael appealed to MPs to support the principles of the Bill,
arguing that it was "tough but fair" and provided a practical and principled way of
dealing with hunting.
http://www.independent.co.uk/story.jsp?story=362303
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Canoe: Pro-hunt protest in England turns ugly
Inside the Commons, Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael told legislators of a "serious
disturbance" outside the main entrance. He urged those involved to respect the right of
Parliament to decide on the issue. Canada.
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2002/12/16/7419-ap.html
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MegaStar: An almighty fox up
While this is not exactly a riot, such a protest does little to suggest the Government is handling
the countryside debate well. UK.
http://www.megastar.co.uk/world/news/2002/12/17/sMEG01MTA0MDExODcyNjg.html
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Fox-Hunt Supporters Protest in London
Although pro-hunt demonstrators previously have marched in large numbers in the capital, their
protests usually are quiet and peaceful, counting on sheer numbers for impact. But on Monday, the
growing crowd turned unruly and protesters and police pushed and shoved outside the gates of
Parliament. USA.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apeurope_story.asp?category=1103&slug=Britain%20Pro%....
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Scotsman: Pro-hunt protesters clash with police at Commons
Alison Hardie. Nearly 700 officers from the Metropolitan Police struggled to keep control over
nearly 2,300 protesters. Scotland, UK.
http://www.thescotsman.co.uk/uk.cfm?id=1402492002
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New York Times: Sound the Horns: A Fox Hunt Compromise
The battle, seemingly obscure, symbolizes crucial fault lines in British society, pitting rich
versus poor, town versus country. USA.
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/17/international/europe/17FOX.html
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