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@allymansfieldMy friends, let me first start off by saying that I respect your stated responses, and in no way, shape, or form, am trying to be "presumptuous" by any means, and I realize wholeheartedly that this "tradition" has been carried out for some time now, but in all honesty, so what, does that make it right.... NO... Not in my eyes, not in my heart, and not in spirit..... I mean, women are still stoned to death daily, children sold off in arranged marriages before the age of puberty, incest between generations still occur, etc etc, all by which have been carried out for centuries by particular cultures, and I would really hope that you don't condone those acts simply because some consider it approved acts of tradition, religion, or cultures.... And I am more than aware of the inhumane acts of cruelty performed right here in the good ole U.S., and believe me, I lend my voice, and actions to those causes as well...
@Retired_Engineer , I am fully supportive of HUMANE slaughterhouses for beef, poultry, pork, etc etc, but if you're unaware with this Yulin Festival, Google it, Sir, and you will see the sheer brutality, unimaginable cruelty, and completely inhumane acts that are inflicted onto these innocent, intelligent, creations .... They're skinned alive, boiled alive, and in some instances, even carved and eaten alive, slowly, piece by piece... ....My God, as a civilized society, can we at least treat what sustains mankind with some mercy, gratitude, and respect.... Such as the Mother Earth, in which we step, and live, and the animals that exist, just as we do, and maybe, just maybe, we can stop killing off, and causing extinction of life that is of significance... Again, canines, just like whales, dolphins, and primates have been scientifically proven to show, and exhibit levels of significant intelligence, emotions, attachments, and senses.... And I am all for protecting these beautiful gifts.....
@allymansfield You may think it "silly" to get involved, sign petitions, e-mail, call, write, and take action, but I actually choose to do something about what's going on around me, instead of just *****in', moaning, complaining, whining, or wonderin' why this world's going to hell in a hand basket.... I choose to be present, and be involved... That goes for Veterans Rights, Military Benefits, Women and Children's Rights, Animal Cruelty Rights, Politics, etc etc... Oh, and you might just want to remind yourself about the atrocities of The Holocaust, and thank God that the U.S poked it's nose in other countries business....And with that being said, I love you both, and wish you Peace.....
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