Yes, to a lot of us they are somewhat mythical. Not so much that they "deserve more" but rather they, like all other game animals and game birds, deserve a sporting chance from whom we hope are good sports and gentlemen (and ladies). Maybe it's just about respect for the quarry. It rather surprises me that the oafs who ground swat them wouldn't just as soon toss them over the rail into the hog pen as to bother to prepare them for the dining table.
Sorry if I offended some folks' sensibilities with my humble opinion.
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