That's it in a nut-shell.
HFT is a sport, open to anyone, with just about any kit and aspects of hunting introduced to make it more interesting for the participants.
It doesn't replicate hunting, nor was it ever intended to.
It's a popular and growing hobby, that keeps a lot of people entertained and for the industry it supports, provides the means to keep their kids asses in pants.
The contributor who wrote the letter is simply an ignorant tool.