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58. Yes, it is a cultural thing. I can accept that, but can not condone the practice.

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 08:43 PM

Jun 2015

But at the same time within South Korea it is becoming less accepted among people, especially the younger generation. That's why I think eventually it will become even more rare than it is now.

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Chinese woman pays to rescue 100 dogs from meat festival: report [View all] Little Tich Jun 2015 OP

I am an animal rescuer, but I do not see roody Jun 2015 #1

There is no difference at all chernabog Jun 2015 #6

I can't speak to how it is done in China, but I know here in Korea davidpdx Jun 2015 #27

IS this different than a seafood restaurant with a lobster tank? brooklynite Jun 2015 #30

Don't know, never eaten lobster. No lobsters have died at my hands. davidpdx Jun 2015 #31

I have seen that too in SK. Fat, adorable pups in cages. Awful. nt MADem Jun 2015 #32

I'd post the pictures for those in the thread that seem to think it's not a big deal davidpdx Jun 2015 #34

Those images are upsetting. I've seen it first hand, as well... MADem Jun 2015 #35

Good idea davidpdx Jun 2015 #36

That's terrible chernabog Jun 2015 #37

If, and only if one discounts social mores, then your statement stands. LanternWaste Jun 2015 #55

Yes, it is a cultural thing. I can accept that, but can not condone the practice. davidpdx Jun 2015 #58

The difference is the way 840high Jun 2015 #7

No not really chernabog Jun 2015 #8

Yes, really. Do some research. 840high Jun 2015 #9

I have chernabog Jun 2015 #10

actually there is rpannier Jun 2015 #11

Pigs and chickens are often tortured their whole lives. mucifer Jun 2015 #22

In Korea it is by electrocution davidpdx Jun 2015 #28

I agreed at one time, but disagree now bhikkhu Jun 2015 #33

Ignorant statement chernabog Jun 2015 #40

Yet science supports it bhikkhu Jun 2015 #49

chickens are capable of feelings and bonding as well restorefreedom Jun 2015 #56

The Yulin festival is horrible. Would never be allowed here. nt 7962 Jun 2015 #2

What do you call Thanksgiving? chernabog Jun 2015 #3

One where they don't bludgeon the turkey because they believe the rpannier Jun 2015 #12

So the fuck what? chernabog Jun 2015 #13

Such a witty and clever response rpannier Jun 2015 #14

There's nothing clever or witty about my response chernabog Jun 2015 #15

Never said that rpannier Jun 2015 #16

Do you know how turkeys are killed? chernabog Jun 2015 #17

Yes. And it still isn't worse than how the dogs are rpannier Jun 2015 #18

I'm against all animal exploitation chernabog Jun 2015 #20

You are wrong rpannier Jun 2015 #21

My response chernabog Jun 2015 #23

You both clearly love animals and abhor their suffering... you are on the same side... JudyM Jun 2015 #19

sorry but the same thing happens here restorefreedom Jun 2015 #57

They dont skin the turkeys alive for Thanksgiving. nt 7962 Jun 2015 #25

Yeah this isn't terrible or anything chernabog Jun 2015 #38

Most of that is illegal, as it should be. Yulin is celebrated. 7962 Jun 2015 #50

Illegal or not chernabog Jun 2015 #51

So are other crimes. We dont allow female circumcision but it happens. 7962 Jun 2015 #54

good for the activist to save the dogs. stupid corrupt festival samsingh Jun 2015 #53

What a great thing this women is doing. We need more people like her. midnight Jun 2015 #4

good for her. a true hero for those poor dogs restorefreedom Jun 2015 #5

excellent. poor dogs Liberal_in_LA Jun 2015 #24

So is this about being appalled at people eating dog, or happy that they were rescued? YOHABLO Jun 2015 #26

Don't buy meat at all chernabog Jun 2015 #39

yes, and don't wear shoes, use any of the millions of products that use the 'grease' from the render Sunlei Jun 2015 #42

Agreed chernabog Jun 2015 #43

well, I for one like leather shoes, products from humanely kept domestic livestock & I'd Sunlei Jun 2015 #44

Ok so chernabog Jun 2015 #45

what? I care about all animals, even you! Sunlei Jun 2015 #46

Do you care enough about them chernabog Jun 2015 #47

how do you do that? Sunlei Jun 2015 #48

Are you asking me how to not use animal products? chernabog Jun 2015 #52

I think what she did was great davidpdx Jun 2015 #29

I hope she has support and help from other kind souls Sunlei Jun 2015 #41

So the festival vendors had to get on the phone real quick ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 2015 #59

There's nothing like some baked dog... Beauregard Jun 2015 #60