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maxsolomon

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10. Why is that again?

Wed Jun 1, 2016, 12:58 PM

Jun 2016

Because the life of a human is always more important than that of an animal? Always, no exception?

A friend of mine put this thought experiment up on FB: Do you support the shooting of poachers of endangered species?

A lot of people would say yes - a lot of people did say yes. But is that poacher's life less valuable than this kid's? The child has innocence and vast potential, but the poacher may have an entire family depending on his crimes for their survival. Why should protecting an animal be judged more important than his life?

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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