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4th law of robotics

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6. They're an invasive species and there is no moral difference

Reply to trailmonkee (Original post)

Sun Sep 30, 2012, 11:22 AM

Sep 2012

between eating a horse or a cow.

Banning horse slaughter here was a stupid decision made by emotional people who didn't understand the reality of the situation.

"oh they're soo cute and majestic" isn't the basis of sound policy.

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Wild horses sold by US later ending up at slaughterhouses? [View all] trailmonkee Sep 2012 OP

That is awful. nt Live and Learn Sep 2012 #1

Yes, it is awful! Watched a documentary on the horses and they are so majestic Hestia Sep 2012 #2

If he's breaking the terms of his contract, terminate the contract. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #3

+1... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2012 #5

."Since when is anything in this country done legal?" He said talking about the USA... littlemissmartypants Sep 2012 #4

They're an invasive species and there is no moral difference 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #6

Members of Congress from the most Ruby Red states spotbird Sep 2012 #9

Technically, cattle are an invasive species, too daleo Sep 2012 #10

Fron a completely non-logical position, I agree. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #11

I am a vegetarian and roody Sep 2012 #12

Trap, neuter, release? Trillo Sep 2012 #7

They're an invasive, damaging and expensive boondoggle. spotbird Sep 2012 #8

Locking - not Latest Breaking News muriel_volestrangler Sep 2012 #13