I'm sure you wouldn't think that if you were an animal though. Cruelty to animals shows a lack of regard for suffering, so why should one believe that the same lack of regard for suffering wouldn't extend to a human? Those who abuse animals are in many cases likely to do the same to humans. Now, equating hunting and cruelty to animals is a flaw in logic. Ideally, hunters kill their prey for food and they do so in a timely and sanctioned manner. One would hope that it isn't done for the sake of causing prolonged suffering. If I had to pick, I'd rather face a bullet than starve or thirst to death... Those who abuse animals should go to jail; it's illegal, and it's irresponsible.