All that is business as usual. Killing a protected lion for fun and profit is not. People at least have the power to do something about it as opposed to the business as usual. I'm glad the dentist is in fear for his life and had to shut down his business. Ostracism is an extremely powerful social pressure tool, if practiced.Tyler wrote: That said, I find the witch hunt for the head of the dentist to be insane. The fact that this is the top news story around the world boggles the mind. Planned parenthood is selling human body parts for profit, the US is pushing a secret deal with Iran with terms hidden from our own government, and the story getting all the coverage and outrage is the killing of a single lion in South Africa?
Killing Cecil The Lion
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Re: Killing Cecil The Lion
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Re: Killing Cecil The Lion
All animals are important. But some animals are more important than others.Reub wrote: To many, lions are more important than people. Much more important. Dentists don't even rank with these types. Homeless and illegal immigrants might be equally important.
Oh wait, didn't I mean people there? See what I did.
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Re: Killing Cecil The Lion
Come here, little old piggy.... I've got a big surprise for you!Mountaineer wrote: Why is everyone so upset about the death of Cecil? He was 13. Lions only live 10 to 14 years in the wild. It was merely a case of euthansia for the old. That is OK for humans in some states, why not for lions? Next thing people are going to get twisted knickers over is aborting lions that "might" have shorter than average manes, an extra toe, or not be able to jump tall boab trees in a single bound. Good grief people, get a grip!
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