The Voice of Reason

[GregH]

Well it had to happen eventually but did anyone notice that PETA have taken to the courts in the USA to explore the possibility that the keeping of animals is akin to slavery and is therefore unconstutional? Even PETA are certain that their case can't be won this time but the fact that the judge didn't instantly dismiss the case and has retired to consider a finding is worrying. Eventually they will get a sympathetic judge (& every bench has a Pat O'shane) so a president like that would have major implication for all pet and livestock owners, maybe even governing the use of household insecticides and at it absurd conclusion everyone that has an immune system!

[Niki_K]

That's ridiculous. How do they expect any scientific or medical progress to be made if we don't use animals for testing. While I am against animal testing generally (e.g. cosmetics), and believe that replacements should be made where possible, it is sometimes necessary.
What about our beloved pets? I doubt my dog would take too kindly to being 'set free'!

[jusdeb]

Yeah I can see my 2 roughing it too .NOT .

[finchbreeder]

So all domestic animals should be "set free" to live shorter less healthy lives in the "wild"? If we did that to our children we would be in trouble.
LML

[woodstockaus]

Keeping of animals is like slavery?? There are times when I'm more inclined to feel like the slave as I rush to attend to the dog whenever she whinges at the door....

[jusdeb]

My slaves just cost me another $126 dollars at the vets with $160 next week and desexing in 4 weeks most expensive slaves on earth .


Funny how they look at me like Im the slave when Im picking up their poop at the park .

[arthur]

desexing in 4 weeks

Won't be able to do that after the revolution

[jusdeb]

OMG better get it done quick else risk violating Nuggets rights

[natamambo]

Speaking as a man, his rights aren't all you're violating

[jusdeb]

you fellas are all alike ...other half said the same thing