Jackie, I wasn't going to post because others have already said what I feel, but I guess I just wanted you to know that.

Sometimes taking a stand for what we feel is important has consequences that may not be fair or right, but it speaks to who we are and what we believe. It is a little shining beacon for others to see and think about. In the process of speaking your mind and even getting kicked off, you have lifted up the principles of caring for animals for others to see. Some people need just to be educated. Others need a wake up call. Others need to see all sides of an issue to help them evaluate.