Originally posted by Pam
To be honest, I didn't see any attacks here. I saw people defending their own viewpoints.
I agree Pam....sort of Now all of us being animal owners - and given the topic....haven't we all likely witnessed similar interchange among MOTHER ANIMALS?? (we are humans but can still learn by watching animals) I see a good bit of PROTECTIVENESS being displayed here. Moms protecting children. Younger people reacting because they have received GOOD MOTHERING. I think even the love of animals has to be learned and more than likely, it was learned from someone who nurtured that person. We can't love another creature unless WE have been loved at some time.

All this said, I believe some of what was seen as attacking, was actually protecting and defending. I did not read anything angry or mean.

By the way - even if many of you choose not to be mothers, and I am so sorry if people have made you feel you have to defend this choice - you DON'T! - but you did have a mother - or someone to raise you - and if you still have her, don't forget to remember her next Sunday!
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