To reach the point of hunting, a whole series of regulations must be met. "Latvia has some of the strictest regulations in Europe – for both hunting and firearm ownership!" emphasises Linda Dombrovska, explaining that while the sight of an angler with a strong drink is not exactly rare near bodies of water, hunting and alcohol are no longer an acceptable combination in the 21st century, as such behaviour can lead to the loss of a firearm licence and cause irreversible consequences. Furthermore, every five years, hunters must visit a narcologist for an examination – such requirements, for instance, do not exist in Western Europe.
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In recent weeks, both in the Saeima and the Cabinet of Ministers, the thesis has been heard once again: “We must act this way, otherwise there will be penalties, infringement procedures, etc.” Often, such a pseudo-argument completely excludes reasonable disputes, discussions, or alternatives, forcing those responsible to make decisions hastily and not always in the interests of Latvia. Why is that?
Old habits are hardening - someone somewhere knows better, let us rely on them
Lack of sufficient capacity or laziness to defend a different point of view
A generation of cabinet officials has been created who are accustomed to accepting rather than delving into matters
This is a serious problem for Latvia for which no solution is being sought. It will probably be all right somehow...