Chris, I personally thought your thread was very respectful. I was shocked when I saw people accusing you of being an unloving parent, and it hurt ME when I read the words people used against you, because I felt it was so unjust and so unfair. Had someone used the same words for the 'other side' I would've felt the same way. Honestly, although I personally didn't get in a 'fight' with anyone, these threads have been hurting me so deeply for the past two days, to the point that I was shedding tears over it. I feel much better today, thankfully. I thought I was about to lose my mind. I just wish we wouldn't have such discussions on PT at all. I sometimes wish we didn't have a Dog House. I sometimes wish PT was JUST a pet board, because everything on PT is always wonderful until we get to these touchy subjects...subjects that both sides feel very, VERY strongly about, and it does end up in hurt feelings.

I think it was very honorable of you to say what you believe in respectfully. I do respect the views of others too, but there are some that could have said things nicely...some, that I felt, should've been ashamed of themselves for the things they said to you. Never be ashamed of what you believe in no matter what people said. Never be ashamed of your values. You are much better than many people on this planet. I personally feel you have nothing to apologize for, as you were not the one to start the hurt feelings...only the one to start the thread, but I feel its very honorable of you to post this, despite the fact that you were not the one to call anyone names. Thank you for doing your best to keep the peace at Pet Talk.