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maxsolomon

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3. Backs up my contention that the main problem was the humans screaming incessantly.

Reply to Triana (Original post)

Wed Jun 1, 2016, 12:10 PM

Jun 2016

They stressed the Gorilla out, made him react defensively. Absent that, who knows what would have happened? Maybe he'd have treated the kid like he would a rambunctious toddler Gorilla - benign indifference.

I know why they chose to execute the Gorilla; that doesn't mean I have to like it.

I don't have to like the 4 year old, either.

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An informed opinion about Harambe the Gorilla, killed at Cinci zoo last week. [View all] Triana Jun 2016 OP

My understanding is that the zoo met all guidelines and regulations for the enclosure. MH1 Jun 2016 #1

Very good post. nt tblue37 Jun 2016 #2

well said shireen Jun 2016 #5

Many years ago with my now wife driving, we were passing a snack bar on a military post. bigbrother05 Jun 2016 #11

Backs up my contention that the main problem was the humans screaming incessantly. maxsolomon Jun 2016 #3

Four years. colorado_ufo Jun 2016 #7

I've been around a lot of kids, thanks. maxsolomon Jun 2016 #9

Kids need discipline, that's for sure! colorado_ufo Jun 2016 #12

There is no room for speculation on the gorilla's behavior in this situation YOHABLO Jun 2016 #4

Why is that again? maxsolomon Jun 2016 #10

Excellent post. Fair and balanced. Thanks. n/t Stonepounder Jun 2016 #6

thanks-- just a tragic situation all the way around Fast Walker 52 Jun 2016 #8