Some of the "idiots" you mention are scientists - slightly more clever than your average paddy I would say (apologies to any Irishmen or women on here).
I'm a country girl, having grown up in Sussex, but I am unsure whether this badger cull is right or not. There is no evidence that it will cut the rate of TB in cattle, or whether it will in fact spread TB when the badgers run out of area trying to escape from being shot. I can see the need to...