04-24-2008, 02:56 PM
Is it a class C felony to de-claw a cat? If that isn't torture or mutilation I don't know what is.
How about kosher slaughter? To hang and animal, to insure its consciousness while its throat is slit--oh, and say a blessing. God, can you really imagine people do this?
I find it amazing that sensible people will suggest that educated sensitive adults are incapable of determining for themselves what cruel is and is not, and it must be left up to the experts, and the ethical experts in this case, are what, cops?!?!?
That we have state law that determines that it's a crime to deny heartworm medication to a pet, but you can deny dental care to a child, or medical care in general if your wonky religion warrants it.
That sensible people are not alarmed by these incongruities is terrifying to me. Heck, if I ever get a puppy, unlikely, I must be very very careful in training it, for times have changed, and I best avoid anything that resembles torture. No slap on the nose with a rolled newspaper-it's abusive. Rather I'll do something modern and humane. I'll use "enhanced puppy training techniques" and waterboard the little bugger.
How about kosher slaughter? To hang and animal, to insure its consciousness while its throat is slit--oh, and say a blessing. God, can you really imagine people do this?
I find it amazing that sensible people will suggest that educated sensitive adults are incapable of determining for themselves what cruel is and is not, and it must be left up to the experts, and the ethical experts in this case, are what, cops?!?!?
That we have state law that determines that it's a crime to deny heartworm medication to a pet, but you can deny dental care to a child, or medical care in general if your wonky religion warrants it.
That sensible people are not alarmed by these incongruities is terrifying to me. Heck, if I ever get a puppy, unlikely, I must be very very careful in training it, for times have changed, and I best avoid anything that resembles torture. No slap on the nose with a rolled newspaper-it's abusive. Rather I'll do something modern and humane. I'll use "enhanced puppy training techniques" and waterboard the little bugger.