A lively discussion has erupted in the media and on social networks regarding a proposal to allow young people who have passed the hunter's examination to use a firearm for hunting from the age of 16 in the presence of an experienced hunter. Distorted facts presented by non-professionals have sparked an almost hysterical reaction, giving those who are uninformed the impression that once the amendments are adopted, every young person will have the opportunity to run around with a firearm.
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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...