I think 'deep condescension' is a bit strong. It was just a lighthearted joke - a rather British joke - probably spurred on by a surprising number of clashes I've had with some farmers that seemed rather heavy-handed to me. And, as I have attempted to explain in the post, there are too many barriers in rural UK to often simply go for a walk. And as I said, anyone walking on farmland shouldn't leave litter or have a dog that's not under control.
your comment about the farmer and his sheep shows a deep condescension to this man and farmers in general which he probably senses in many of the more educated weekend walkers . All it takes is one vicious dog to hurt a pony or the farmer’s dogs. All it takes is one person to leave trash and cigarettes. If there were easements I wonder how long before they were abused by partying . Of course I’m in the US and we have vastly more land . No offense . I sympathize with the farmer . 🧑🌾
I think 'deep condescension' is a bit strong. It was just a lighthearted joke - a rather British joke - probably spurred on by a surprising number of clashes I've had with some farmers that seemed rather heavy-handed to me. And, as I have attempted to explain in the post, there are too many barriers in rural UK to often simply go for a walk. And as I said, anyone walking on farmland shouldn't leave litter or have a dog that's not under control.
Oh! Plus in the US the trekker trips and the farmer is sued for damages $$$$ we have an easement for horses in my neighborhood that carries insurance
your comment about the farmer and his sheep shows a deep condescension to this man and farmers in general which he probably senses in many of the more educated weekend walkers . All it takes is one vicious dog to hurt a pony or the farmer’s dogs. All it takes is one person to leave trash and cigarettes. If there were easements I wonder how long before they were abused by partying . Of course I’m in the US and we have vastly more land . No offense . I sympathize with the farmer . 🧑🌾