Quote Originally Posted by Marigold2
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Again if it was a decision between someone evil such as Hitler and your dog I think most people would save their pet before they save a Hilter, or a Jack the Ripper. A great deal of people would save their pet before they would go back in to save a child molester. I don't think there is anything wrong with thinking that way. And no I don't think that EVERY human life is more important then an animal. Some people don't deserve help. Just because my compassion is different then yours does not make me ill. It's a free country and I can help whomever I so choose, give money or time to whatever charity I want.
Staring an animal in the eyes and blowing it's brains out makes me wonder about your mental health, kindness and goodness of heart. What about your dog will you shot him as well if you are bored and need to unwind?

Animals don't hunt for fun or to hang a trophy. They hunt for survival. Nor do they molest their young. Their hearts in many ways are kinder and more loving then humans. As for being on top of the food chain, I don't know about you but my level of compassion is not decided by someones IQ.
Just because a dog, hamster or rabbit is less intelligent then a human does not make their life worth less. I am sure if we could speak to them they would tell you how much they love their lives and don't want to suffer or die. Just as it doesn't make a difference if a person with Altzheimers or mental retardation needs help. Their IQ might be less then a dogs but my compassion again isn't doled out that way. I just don't care about the evil people.

It is wrong and unfair to suggest that all people hunt simply because they are bored and want to unwind.

And I'll give you that animals may be less prone to molesting their young before they are old enough to willingly mate, but if those are your guidelines... I've known of a whole heck of a lot less cases of people eating their young. That isn't an entirely uncommon phenomenon in the animal world.

Say what you want about Jack the Ripper, he probably wouldn't have eaten his own babies. That hamster in the cage next to him... I'm not so sure.

I don't think the 'good' and 'evil' debate holds a lot more water here than the religious debate does.


And please, please, please tell me you didn't place the mentally handicapped on par with dogs and bunnies?