concertina
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They did this for the Olympics in Athens, as well...only it was stray dogs...and I honestly don't remember how many thousands were killed.
China kills half a million cats in preparation for the olympics
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SkylarV217
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I find it wonderful that people are so worried about cats when there are human beings dying every day due to lack of food or illnesses that simple vaccines could cure. I feel bad about the cats , but lets prioritize
concertina
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Um...we can't feel bad about both?
If you'd like to start a thread about the lack of available food or vaccines in the world, please, feel free!
Originally Posted by SkylarV217
I find it wonderful that people are so worried about cats when there are human beings dying every day due to lack of food or illnesses that simple vaccines could cure. I feel bad about the cats , but lets prioritize |
Um...we can't feel bad about both?
If you'd like to start a thread about the lack of available food or vaccines in the world, please, feel free!
ellienellie
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I'm an animal lover, granted.
However, from an unbiased point of view, this is plain SICK.
This goes for all the cats skinned alive.
In Korea they do the same to dogs. In other countries snakes are skinned alive then cooked.
Cruelty is cruelty.
These cats are boxed in tiny netted cages, hungry, scared, often in pain, only then to suffer an unimaginable death.
Despicable.
However, from an unbiased point of view, this is plain SICK.
This goes for all the cats skinned alive.
In Korea they do the same to dogs. In other countries snakes are skinned alive then cooked.
Cruelty is cruelty.
These cats are boxed in tiny netted cages, hungry, scared, often in pain, only then to suffer an unimaginable death.
Despicable.
static_universe
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I already wasn't going to watch the Olympics this year, but this just.... I don't even know. I can't even comprehend how people are this cruel to animals, even though they're stray cats. If you have to kill them, kill them humanely. Because lets face it, they'd never be able to adopt out all those cats. That, and Americans are never going to think about how awesome China is after these games. So what's the point.
Well that was a big old mess of thoughts.
Well that was a big old mess of thoughts.
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blindpassion
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(Disclaimer: not looking for a fight, I just have an opinion also.)
Don't you feel kind of ignorant saying you're not going to take notice to the video just because Heather Mills stars in it? She did the intro, that doesn't mean the whole video is a phoney. It's no secret that China has been ruthlessly killing dogs and cats, whether it be for the profit in the fur trade, or for this kind of sick purpose thats being discussed here (to weed down the population).
Just like dozens of other serious topics in our World, mainstream media will not report them. Private investors and government groups have way too much invested in suspicious, politically incorrect, disgusting behavior that the major media outlets will never report on them (Biased media is an everyday part of North America). That's why Peta and the Human Society are the only ones who report on these types of issues, because they are unbiased and no one around them benefits from the sickness happening to these animals.
I think what you posted about the Olympics is right, this really has nothing to do with the Olympics, I'm not against the Olympics. China has been ruthlessly slaughtering animals for years and they will continue to do so before, during and after the Olympics.
It's all cruel, it's all wrong and it's all painful to watch. What China does everyday is the same as what my country does to Seals in the North on a yearly basis, it's painful. And I think the only time something will happen to save them is when people stop turning blind eyes to this issue and look at what is directly in front of them. We can't save every dog and cat, but we can stop buying fur, stop eating animals, etc etc . What peta shows you is extreme, and it's extreme because what is happening to these animals is extreme. We like to turn away from these videos and pretend it isn't happening - because that's the easy way out, but it's that kind of ignorance that makes the issues stay issues, and the answers stay hidden.
| Originally Posted by jasminbarley
Based on the links, it seems that this came from the Daily Mail, not exactly a publication known for it's unbiased news reporting. This is the same paper that complains about Britain being over-run by immigrants and the PC* brigade. I'm also going to take that Heather Mills video with a pinch of salt - after watching clips of her 'madness' in the wake of her divorce, I find it very difficult to take on board anything that she fronts. As panda0410 wrote, the Chinese government are trying to deal with a problem brought about by irresponsible pet ownership. I am not condoning their treatment of the cats however, I think it would be too easy to jump on the bandwagon and condemn the Chinese government. I'm not a fan of theirs based on my own family history but I'm willing to look deeper and further. I also think that panda0410 makes a good point about PETA and other animal welfare organisations who dramatise such issues, sometimes employing aggressive tactics to get their points across. Yes, it's sad when an animal is killed, even if they're killed 'humanely'. However, I'm not going to boycott the Olympics. After the aggressive torch protests, I really think that the anti-China camp has gone too far. The Olympics are a triumph for all nations of the world and one could also argue that they are the pinnacle of sporting achievement. Therefore, they should be celebrated and enjoyed as a spectacle. Just because you happen to not like the country hosting them because you don't agree with the way that its government conducts its business, it doesn't mean that you can't support your country's athletes by cheering them on in their events. If you enjoy watching the Olympics or any sport, at the end of the day, you're the one missing out, IMHO. *political correctness |
(Disclaimer: not looking for a fight, I just have an opinion also.)
Don't you feel kind of ignorant saying you're not going to take notice to the video just because Heather Mills stars in it? She did the intro, that doesn't mean the whole video is a phoney. It's no secret that China has been ruthlessly killing dogs and cats, whether it be for the profit in the fur trade, or for this kind of sick purpose thats being discussed here (to weed down the population).
Just like dozens of other serious topics in our World, mainstream media will not report them. Private investors and government groups have way too much invested in suspicious, politically incorrect, disgusting behavior that the major media outlets will never report on them (Biased media is an everyday part of North America). That's why Peta and the Human Society are the only ones who report on these types of issues, because they are unbiased and no one around them benefits from the sickness happening to these animals.
I think what you posted about the Olympics is right, this really has nothing to do with the Olympics, I'm not against the Olympics. China has been ruthlessly slaughtering animals for years and they will continue to do so before, during and after the Olympics.
It's all cruel, it's all wrong and it's all painful to watch. What China does everyday is the same as what my country does to Seals in the North on a yearly basis, it's painful. And I think the only time something will happen to save them is when people stop turning blind eyes to this issue and look at what is directly in front of them. We can't save every dog and cat, but we can stop buying fur, stop eating animals, etc etc . What peta shows you is extreme, and it's extreme because what is happening to these animals is extreme. We like to turn away from these videos and pretend it isn't happening - because that's the easy way out, but it's that kind of ignorance that makes the issues stay issues, and the answers stay hidden.
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blindpassion
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The people who know me well in these forums, know very well that I am the farthest thing from "just another activist."
Thank-you for your opinion.
Thank-you for your opinion.
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blindpassion
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It's just my opinion.
Take it at face value for what it's worth.
You were offended by my choice of words, fair enough.
That's completely your right.
Take it at face value for what it's worth.
You were offended by my choice of words, fair enough.
That's completely your right.
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athena123
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Now that we're getting closer to the Olympics, I still plan to boycott them. I wish other leaders would boycott them as well. Not only has China built an industry around eating dog and cat and using their fur in clothing, but the religious suppression they've waged against Tibet is just beyond words.
I'm not sure what disturbs me most about that government. Their callous disregard for human lives when they allow their manufacturers to ship goods with lead and other poison, their treatment of Tibet, the roundup of all stray animals for death, or the fact that the US is stuck in what appears to be a permanent trade imbalance.
The people I've me from China are lovely but the government of China is truly appalling.
I'm not sure what disturbs me most about that government. Their callous disregard for human lives when they allow their manufacturers to ship goods with lead and other poison, their treatment of Tibet, the roundup of all stray animals for death, or the fact that the US is stuck in what appears to be a permanent trade imbalance.
The people I've me from China are lovely but the government of China is truly appalling.
