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Yankee1911
I don't hate cats. I have two myself, Timber and Wyatt Earp. What pisses me off is how people put so much freaking involvement into a freaking cat yet completely support the killing of Deer, Squirrels, prairie Dogs, and much more! I won't even start about the number of people that get pissed at the killing of a cat but willing support the killing of a human (ie Abortion)!!
As I stated, I do not believe in animal cruelty...it is wrong. But a cat is still just a freaking animal! No soul, no concept of original thought, and does not go to Heaven. Mankind has dominion over all animals great and small. They are here to serve our purpose.....period.
Now if the guy killed the cat, grilled it and then ate it I would have no problem with that at all.
Does that clear things up for you?
Sgtar15
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Yes, that does clear things up. I suspect we aren't too far apart in the way we view this issue. I'm not one of those people leading the charge for "animal rights". I don't believe that animals have any inherent rights. On the other hand, I despise people who take that to mean that they can do whatever they want to an animal.
"No soul, no concept of original thought, and does not go to Heaven", describes some people I know (no, I'm not referring to you, Sarge). I've got no problem with mankind using animals for food, clothing, and whatever else is essential for our existence. I also have no problem with killing animals that pose a threat to humans and to the livelihood of farmers and ranchers. I've certainly shot my fair share of feral dogs and cats. Was it fun? No. But it was necessary to protect people and livestock, and yes, even pets.
I guess my main problem with you is the attitude you displayed on ComputerGuy's thread about his cat. While you may not share the same emotional bond with a cat (or a dog, parrot, guinea pig, etc.) as some people have with their pets, it doesn't excuse your remarks in that thread. Some people, myself included, think of their pets as members of the family.
If you want to make Wyatt Earp fricassee and deep fried Timber cakes, have at it. Just be kind enough to kill them quickly and humanely, and don't post dinner pics.