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Bill O-Rights

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245. That is certainly true but is a completely different discussion. I have no problem with eating
Wed Jan 25, 2012, 07:50 PM
Jan 2012

animals if they have not been abused or mistreated...and which ones are acceptable as food are subject to cultural mores. I would not eat a dog* but many people do, and many won't eat a cow, which I do regularly but there really isn't any logical reason to differentiate between our positions, it has to do with religion, queasiness, or just the ever-present "ick factor". Anyone who thinks there is something inherently 'wrong' with eating other animals has to be willing to suspend or ignore a few million years of evolution that make it one hundred percent natural.

ETA, unless I was VERY hungry...like on the verge of starvation. Just to clarify.

I think I am going to be sick catbyte Jan 2012 #1
My very reaction to the letter n/t Inuca Jan 2012 #21
++ amyrose2712 Jan 2012 #169
republican morals at work. louis-t Jan 2012 #2
Yeah, that about sums it up perdita9 Jan 2012 #24
The local police probably have a good idea who in their community is that crazy and violent. yardwork Jan 2012 #3
Sure, but you are not allowed to profile Rethugs. WingDinger Jan 2012 #6
They could do some investigating. People talk. But they might let it blow over like racist violenc Kolesar Jan 2012 #142
It's Russellville, Arkansas! BlueToTheBone Jan 2012 #227
WE and OCCUPY are next, if we dont win this thing for sanity. FUCK compassionate conservatives. WingDinger Jan 2012 #4
WTF is wrong with those people (the perpetrators)? LonePirate Jan 2012 #5
Unfortunately, we don't have a felony animal cruelty law. sinkingfeeling Jan 2012 #10
Felony? Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #17
So would I! get the red out Jan 2012 #42
I would go for that. EV_Ares Jan 2012 #122
Would you support the death penalty for people who murder humans? FrodosPet Jan 2012 #209
Yes get the red out Jan 2012 #214
It should be classified as a hate crime. n/t japple Jan 2012 #126
It could possibly be classified as "terrorism". Fuddnik Jan 2012 #26
That is exactly what it is: political terrorism. kestrel91316 Jan 2012 #46
yeah, its a terroristic threat arely staircase Jan 2012 #134
that's no threat- that's an act of terrorism. stlsaxman Jan 2012 #163
Actually, Arkansas passed felony animal cruelty laws that were signed into law in 2009. Arkansas Granny Jan 2012 #67
Good. I hope they throw the book at whoever did this. PotatoChip Jan 2012 #212
I think you're mistaken, I will wager there are felony laws against animal cruelty in all states. Bill O-Rights Jan 2012 #135
Three states apparently don't BUT the worst part jsmirman Jan 2012 #140
I absolutely agree, these kinds of crimes are treated with far too little seriousness. Bill O-Rights Jan 2012 #146
The frustrating thing is just how long do we have to wait jsmirman Jan 2012 #177
unfortunately veganlush Jan 2012 #176
a child discovered its dear pet dead on the porch SemperEadem Jan 2012 #241
That is certainly true but is a completely different discussion. I have no problem with eating Bill O-Rights Jan 2012 #245
You mean, all states except Idaho jmowreader Jan 2012 #202
Not everywhere idahoblue Jan 2012 #221
Under the Patriot Act this is classified as terrorism. Seriously. Put the rhett o rick Jan 2012 #217
While it was the cat that died I think this should be tried as a hate crime. This was a threat jwirr Jan 2012 #79
Agreed. All hate crimes are actually two crimes. backscatter712 Jan 2012 #196
Blatant violent threats kenfrequed Jan 2012 #101
Blatant violent threats AlbertCat Jan 2012 #112
Actually, this probably qualifies as terrorism ArcticFox Jan 2012 #223
Simple: They're Republicans Taverner Jan 2012 #237
Oh, I AM ill and devastated. hlthe2b Jan 2012 #7
More TeaTerror. Ian David Jan 2012 #8
Why in the world do I continue to live in this foul place? sinkingfeeling Jan 2012 #9
Psychopaths, that's what we're dealing with. n/t EFerrari Jan 2012 #11
Are they though? U of M Dem Jan 2012 #28
So they aren't psychopaths? Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #32
I think s/he is trying to say that true psychopaths are a minority. However, eridani Jan 2012 #115
Well, there are those who make a living (or a thesis) Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #121
yes, milgram actully quantified the ol' arely staircase Jan 2012 #138
Take a look at history. Horrific actions ARE the norm. TheMadMonk Jan 2012 #242
It isn't the norm but the extreme. When you kill something with this kind of violence, EFerrari Jan 2012 #37
Holy crap! zappaman Jan 2012 #69
extreme, out of the norm. d_r Jan 2012 #72
Actually, animal cruelty is one sign of psychopathic behavior. Don't discount it. tpsbmam Jan 2012 #77
This is the norm? TheCruces Jan 2012 #91
Psychopath and very far from normal. Bosso 63 Jan 2012 #110
It may seem normal considering the culture these days go west young man Jan 2012 #111
Hate radio is even worse. It's unbelievable what is out on the airwaves. yardwork Jan 2012 #181
I wish I had seen the people doing this, I'd have unloaded my "gun culture" on their torsos. Bill O-Rights Jan 2012 #136
yes, yes they are arely staircase Jan 2012 #137
I'm sorry, where did it state that the cat had been shot? BiggJawn Jan 2012 #175
There is a local radio station that preaches hate hate hate BlueToTheBone Jan 2012 #228
Cruelty to animals is one of the early warning signs. backscatter712 Jan 2012 #180
Sad and Pissed Off. Sera_Bellum Jan 2012 #12
Even worse, a little 4 year old boy BlueToTheBone Jan 2012 #229
This is so sad...can't find the words... livetohike Jan 2012 #13
Future serial killers The Wizard Jan 2012 #14
Absolutely correct, future murderers of people often start with animals peace frog Jan 2012 #25
Fire will be next, then attempted homicide TrogL Jan 2012 #50
more: kpete Jan 2012 #15
OMG, the Republican Womack has been giving out their addresses on hate radio! yardwork Jan 2012 #60
Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #80
His father has broadcast addresses - CAN'T BE STRESSED ENOUGH Faygo Kid Jan 2012 #113
Radio stations are regulated by the FCC Kolesar Jan 2012 #152
Some time ago some fuckwad radio station was saying some nasty stuff 47of74 Jan 2012 #159
Broadcasters sent hit men to kill obstetricians; I don't recall any federal action Kolesar Jan 2012 #167
Message deleted by the DU Administrators Kolesar Jan 2012 #147
Thanks for posting this samplegirl Jan 2012 #186
Okay, that is just horrible. What on earth is wrong with people? AllyCat Jan 2012 #16
Liberals are way too nice get the red out Jan 2012 #45
Horrible story. Sick and tragic. However, this is a press release and not a mainstream news outlet. Lone_Star_Dem Jan 2012 #18
boy i sure hated kpete Jan 2012 #30
You and me both Lone_Star_Dem Jan 2012 #49
A high percentage of serial killers have animal abuse in their past jtuck004 Jan 2012 #19
It had to be a neighbor- someone who knew who the cat belonged to. BeHereNow Jan 2012 #31
Thats what I was thinking. It had to be someone who knew the guy & also knew he had a cat. It was EV_Ares Jan 2012 #123
Yes, someone who was familiar with the property and the cat- BeHereNow Jan 2012 #192
That was my first thought. geardaddy Jan 2012 #109
OMG, that's sick...Sociopaths.. Ecumenist Jan 2012 #20
That is so sick Lifelong Protester Jan 2012 #22
Some real sick fuckhead. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2012 #23
Guess who else hated and feared cats? KamaAina Jan 2012 #27
Napoleon too. Brigid Jan 2012 #219
OMG, how awful. That's the town where my family & I stayed after Katrina. pacalo Jan 2012 #29
Disgusting, this person needs to be found and put away before they move up to people. ck4829 Jan 2012 #33
But hey, lefty extremists are just as bad as the righty ones, don'cha know. JHB Jan 2012 #34
Yep. The false equivalency is DOA. tblue Jan 2012 #41
That was also my thought straight away.. micraphone Jan 2012 #168
I am not allowed to say what I would do with them Angry Dragon Jan 2012 #35
Me neither 47of74 Jan 2012 #36
Nor am I hifiguy Jan 2012 #58
Can we PLEASE get some damn laws that treat this stuff appropriately? jsmirman Jan 2012 #38
There are plenty who agree with you. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #43
Thank you! get the red out Jan 2012 #47
I think a good attorney... Wait Wut Jan 2012 #48
The Courts and the Law are so hostile to animal suffering jsmirman Jan 2012 #62
true, heaven forbid SCOTUS should outlaw crush videos wordpix Jan 2012 #85
In truth, that was not a well-written law jsmirman Jan 2012 #92
Agreed. Withywindle Jan 2012 #66
That's why, I'm sorry but jsmirman Jan 2012 #93
PRISON TIME! tblue Jan 2012 #39
And in general population too 47of74 Jan 2012 #68
I just wrote my Congressman (Braley) 47of74 Jan 2012 #40
That is exactly right. This is nothing less than domestic terrorism. snagglepuss Jan 2012 #133
Please be more precise: RIGHT WING domestic terrorism! nt tblue37 Jan 2012 #162
GRRRRRRR! graywarrior Jan 2012 #44
wow. Maine-ah Jan 2012 #51
I am sick. How could anyone do that. meti57b Jan 2012 #52
Sick. That poor baby Ishoutandscream2 Jan 2012 #53
Does anyone remember the film "Cabaret?" DFW Jan 2012 #54
That scene was the first thing that crossed my mind. Mz Pip Jan 2012 #117
Not just animal cruelty, but a terrorist act. Throw the book at them. nt eppur_se_muova Jan 2012 #55
100% agreeance! Moostache Jan 2012 #191
Despicable. n/t YvonneCa Jan 2012 #56
I just donated haydukelives Jan 2012 #57
I just donated to PPFA 47of74 Jan 2012 #61
You just never know what kind of people are walking around your home. dmr Jan 2012 #59
If I was running for office I'd be at the sheriff's office the morning after announcing 47of74 Jan 2012 #63
Who was the first to demonize the word "liberal"? young_at_heart Jan 2012 #64
I have no idea but my first guesses would be Limbaugh or O'Reilly. nt cyberpj Jan 2012 #114
I think it was none other than Shankapotomus Jan 2012 #129
George Bush Sr. caseymoz Jan 2012 #201
"...Run Liberal, Run!" Serve The Servants Jan 2012 #238
My first reaction was suspicion because liberal was spelled correctly. Bonhomme Richard Jan 2012 #65
WTF? JNelson6563 Jan 2012 #70
Now if the cat had been carrying; greiner3 Jan 2012 #71
I'm feeling very sad after reading this.......... Smilo Jan 2012 #73
yes, they are this crazy mrs_p Jan 2012 #74
What a coward whopis01 Jan 2012 #75
The hate radio talking heads are even more cowardly and despicable! LongTomH Jan 2012 #231
Here in Erie unionworks Jan 2012 #76
track down whoever did it rdking647 Jan 2012 #78
I have 2 cats of my own, his house would receive a Molotov Cocktail like I said in ArnoldLayne Jan 2012 #81
if someone where to hurt one of my pets i would hurt them... rdking647 Jan 2012 #104
hope the animal killer is found & put in the slammer for animal abuse wordpix Jan 2012 #82
There is a serious sickness in America The empressof all Jan 2012 #83
Agree 1000% LongTomH Jan 2012 #232
Unbelievable the Weird Liberal Jan 2012 #84
Sick, cruel fucks. Solly Mack Jan 2012 #86
If the culprits are found, will they get as harsh a treatment as Michael Vic? nanabugg Jan 2012 #87
Republicans are a cancer on the planet Downtown Hound Jan 2012 #88
Absolutely correct! SammyWinstonJack Jan 2012 #161
What serial killer would do such a thing? nt MADem Jan 2012 #89
There is a twisted little man from the rural area near our town marzipanni Jan 2012 #90
There was a scene like this in "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"... the movie. krispos42 Jan 2012 #94
Thank you for that heads up. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #97
It was a really good movie, but it was really graphic. krispos42 Jan 2012 #150
I'll take your word for it. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #158
Now I know why my son warned me away from the book. yardwork Jan 2012 #179
I almost hate to mention this but MedicalAdmin Jan 2012 #108
Excellent point. krispos42 Jan 2012 #149
Conservatives kill helpless pets. aquart Jan 2012 #95
Hate Crime Dragonbreathp9d Jan 2012 #96
You're not going to like this--- Atticus Jan 2012 #157
Time to change the law Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2012 #188
Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #193
I knew the majority but didn't know Arkansas didn't have any Dragonbreathp9d Jan 2012 #207
Let 4chan loose on them Autumn Colors Jan 2012 #98
Lulz sauce plz Dragonbreathp9d Jan 2012 #208
ReTHUGS malaise Jan 2012 #99
Seriously I want to throw up...... Sick sick sick people.....poor cat. glinda Jan 2012 #100
Sick fuck. City Lights Jan 2012 #102
This is really low..... samplegirl Jan 2012 #103
i would do more than hurt them rdking647 Jan 2012 #105
SICK! SoapBox Jan 2012 #106
Get this story on MSNBC, CNN sighman sezz Jan 2012 #107
It's now up on MSNBC Faygo Kid Jan 2012 #116
Please give me just 5 minutes w/ these "good old boys" Botany Jan 2012 #118
Get in line. 47of74 Jan 2012 #124
I try to be a pacifist, but I believe in self-defense more deutsey Jan 2012 #213
The man's FOUR CHILDREN got out of the car and all saw this. cyberpj Jan 2012 #119
Actually, just one saw it - too young to understand Faygo Kid Jan 2012 #120
Not according to what I read: cyberpj Jan 2012 #127
It is this type of action and thinking ejbr Jan 2012 #125
Please......................... Anyone who can I call to see this samplegirl Jan 2012 #128
Interesting that this happened in Russellville, Womack's hometown Art_from_Ark Jan 2012 #130
Burn this one into your political consciousness, OK, folks? Atticus Jan 2012 #131
+1 stuntcat Jan 2012 #145
Two words: HATE CRIME. derby378 Jan 2012 #132
It's incredibly disturbing, like those documentaries about the klan...eom Kolesar Jan 2012 #141
Police Department 968-3232 Tom McMillen, Chief. Call him. Kolesar Jan 2012 #139
Thank you samplegirl Jan 2012 #187
sick. barbtries Jan 2012 #143
How very Republican. n/t TygrBright Jan 2012 #144
May some karmatic justice be swiftly served to the depraved fucks who did this Blue Owl Jan 2012 #148
This Is Chilling Beyond DallasNE Jan 2012 #151
In tears catrose Jan 2012 #153
I'm in rescue too Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #160
One of my co-workers recently had both her dogs poisoned lunatica Jan 2012 #154
Disgusting! Firebrand Gary Jan 2012 #155
filthy fucking reptiles. marasinghe Jan 2012 #156
Terrarists at work again. lonestarnot Jan 2012 #164
The Southern Poverty Law Center and law enforcement would know if there are loca KKK/militia groups Kolesar Jan 2012 #165
I have no words. Louisiana1976 Jan 2012 #166
:cry: BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2012 #170
Hillary Clinton's "Vast Right Wing Conspiracy" is at the core of eyewall Jan 2012 #171
I'm with you!!! newspeak Jan 2012 #218
I just contributed to Mr. Aden, in memory of this beloved pet. Thanks, kpete. nt DeepModem Mom Jan 2012 #172
Political Terrorism fascisthunter Jan 2012 #173
Republican family values at work. BreweryYardRat Jan 2012 #174
If I caught someone doing this to my pets, I'd skin him alive. backscatter712 Jan 2012 #178
I agree with you. Bigleaf Jan 2012 #182
But both sides do it don't you know? MrSlayer Jan 2012 #183
This is outrageously depraved, sick, and satanic. tropicanarose Jan 2012 #184
If they're looking to prove that there are members of their party beyond redemption, truthisfreedom Jan 2012 #185
You have to be worried - what is next Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2012 #189
Why, we are next, of course peace frog Jan 2012 #211
That's appalling!!!! Beacool Jan 2012 #190
NOT A WORD ON MSNBC!?! unionworks Jan 2012 #194
Oh, great. Just great. Ken Burch Jan 2012 #195
That's horrific and yet typical of the repuke mindset just1voice Jan 2012 #197
Jesus. I'm going to go have a good cry now. Matariki Jan 2012 #198
Think progress has the photo -- warning, it's graphic :(((( chatnoir Jan 2012 #199
Thank you for not posting the link. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #200
Why didn't you post it? nt AverageJoe90 Jan 2012 #220
Please don't post that image here. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #233
That poor creature! caseymoz Jan 2012 #203
Can they charge terorism? This is clearly a threat/intimidation, more than animal cruelty. Liberty Belle Jan 2012 #204
4chan is on this REP Jan 2012 #205
Oh no, not 4chan. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #206
This is just an apppetizer DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #210
While we'll see the validity of this story soon and get more details, chrisa Jan 2012 #215
"I've got a gun and I know how to use it," Burris told Blue Arkansas. sinkingfeeling Jan 2012 #216
This story is not allowed on the FreeRepublic website. Kablooie Jan 2012 #222
I'm not surprised. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #234
I think I'm going to be sick. myrna minx Jan 2012 #224
Is it me... FedUp_Queer Jan 2012 #225
The Rwanda Genocide and hate speech on the radio. Fokker Trip Jan 2012 #226
YES! Bill Moyers reported that on "Bill Moyers Journal" on PBS a few years ago Kolesar Jan 2012 #235
Anyone brave enough to venture over to Freerepublic MattBaggins Jan 2012 #230
They've banned any posts about it Faygo Kid Jan 2012 #240
Despicable tazzersgoldenangel Jan 2012 #236
Has W graduated from blowing up frogs? Deplorable despite my gallows humor. Vidar Jan 2012 #239
That reminds me...Ted Bundy was a Republican jackfuller86 Jan 2012 #243
Evil Trash Liberalynn Jan 2012 #244
PETA and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) are offering cash rewards Kolesar Jan 2012 #246
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