saw this on the news tonight..

I dont know why, but it seems i say things and it gets misconstrued.
I want to make myself very very clear on this, i DONOT consider rehab, for this particular sinister evil crime even a consideration, and i was merely wondering if maybe in some cases, much minor abuse, if it indeed would work at all, i was not stating i personally think this is what should be done, just putting a suggestion forward, anything that stops this horrendous animal abuse in our world today is all i am for.
So please dont think for one moment, i am for this, IM NOT ok, and ittybittykitty, its fine u know that, i was never angry at you in the first place ok.

I know where you stand, and so does Katie. She's just been away from this thread for some time. I know you weren't angry at me, you were frustrated and angry at the horrid people who did this vile act...

Your idea about working with animals is a great idea, and it would probably work in cases of neglect and cases of small children who abuse animals. I think it would also work for other crimes such as B+E, drink driving, etc. Nothing like working with animals to teach a little human decency!

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Thanks ittybittykitty, thats exactly what ive been trying to say, i guess im just not good at getting my point across, you are right, i just think in those kinda cases as u suggested it might be worth giving it a try anything that cuts down on animal abuse is what im for, united we stand for sure .:)

In fact, the younger we teach children and adolescents about respecting animals and respecting other humans, the better. You are guaranteed better results when you start with children - that's the problem, too many parents are just too lazy to teach good values to their children.

I'll just bet that all of the Pet Talker's children will grow up to be wonderful, well-adjusted people - model citizens really :D

This business of can "baddies" be rehabbed is related to the nature vs nurture argument in sociology. All the genetic markers, chemistry, etc. notwithstanding, the power of good parenting is now being scientifically quantified! (Chemical and Engineering News, June 2 2003 issue.)

Young people should be taught to respect all living things, whether by parents, teachers, older siblings, other relatives, or clergy.

I'll get off my soapbox now. I haven't got on one in awhile.;)