Mark, far be it for me to disagree with you on such a matter, but I'm not seeking to start a discussion on euthanasia — rather, to find out why people would make a differentiation between the two.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
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Mark, far be it for me to disagree with you on such a matter, but I'm not seeking to start a discussion on euthanasia — rather, to find out why people would make a differentiation between the two.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
I agree with you Ben :)Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
I think one thing to consider is that when most pets get into their teens, if they were to be treated for something serious like cancer, they're going to live for another couple of years at best. If it was a person they could live for quite a bit longer.
And, to put it at its bluntest, there is a question as to the value we place on the life of a human as compared to that of a pet — quite rightly, in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
Just out of curiosity Ben, have you ever had a pet dog or cat?Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
No.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
By the way, I should point out that in no way am I being critical here of anyone's attitudes on this subject, no matter which view they may hold.
explains everything and why he wants to take the thread off topic-please follow the advice previously given or be quietQuote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
Markabilly, why did you have to go and ruin it like that? Of course someone who doesn't own a pet isn't going to be quite as bothered about pets as people like you and I who either have pets or have had pets in the past.....Quote:
Originally Posted by markabilly
sorry, i scewed the pooch......
In fact, I'm far from 'not bothered'.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
And you've been asked twice to start your own thread about the subject.Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
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