Why Aren’t We As Universally Outraged Over Sandra Bland’s Death As We Are Over Cecil The lion?

[LiberalLovinLug]

138. there is no benifet from this kind of question

I have heard a similar approach over and over usually from conservative idiots that think they are being clever.

Pitting causes against each other in order to nullify both. "Save the whale?...save the human!"


You know, lets answer that question in a thoughtful way. I think, in general (not in this case) human vs. human is regarded as more of a fair fight. They speak the same language (usually) so they can reason with the other. They also (usually) have family or friends of the same species to come to their aid. There is a justice system in place that prevents (most) abuses from ever happening.

While a pet is like your own personal plaything that can be loved, but can also be subject to a cruel abusive life that they must endure because they are OWNED. Most of this abuse that goes on is not reported. And of course its worse for wild animals. They have no rights. Even hunting permits and open seasons are couched in terms where it is coalesces around the human ("HIS right to hunt" its not "the ANIMAL's right to live)

Yes in this case, a person was under complete dominance of a weaponized authority figure(s) and had no defense. But I am speaking in general terms, as you asked the question in a general way as well.