Stop the Cruelty--Boycott France Now!
The dogs and puppies in the picture were used as live shark bait. The practice is common on Reunion Island, which is controlled by France. Kittens are also used for this purpose.
The Sea Island Conservation Society is trying to stop the barbaric practice you're seeing in this post. Would you like to help stop this cruelty? This page has the addresses of public officials who have the power to stop it.
In the meantime, my advice is "Boycott all things French." Link
posted by Ronald M. Ayers @ 7:07 PM
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5 Comments:
While this article does horrify me, and I do believe this practice needs to stop, I also think Shawna has a point.
Other cultures have different ideas about animal cruelty. In India and other countries, dogs are seen as pests,not animals. Many people see Americans' love for pets as unusual (and even crazy).
In this case, I'm not willing to grant other cultures equal status. Remember, some cultures mistreat women, up to and approving the murder of wives who don't meet with their husband's approval. Just because some countries mistreat dogs doesn't mean we shouldn't do something about it.
A boycott is the least extreme way of dealing with it. Also remember some countries don't approve of American culture and thus they choose to use terrorist means to get us to change. You have to NOT be willing to give others a pass for their stupid evil behavior, and then work to get that behavior changed. Notice the "dolphin safe" label on tuna? Other countries don't give a damn for the dolphin, but it was American consumers who forced them to change their fishing practices.
Upon reading my comment, I see I might be misunderstood. I better make clear that I'm not approving of terrorism or other violence to force change. Only peaceful, hit em in the pocketbook, actions. Americans were prepared to boycott tuna that was not dolphin safe. We should boycott products that come from countries that are cruel to animals, too.
Absolutely despicable. I pray that this is just a hoax of some kind.
Chris
http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/
I'm with Ron Ayers. The "multi-cultural all cultures are equal" cr@p doesn't cut it here. Dogs are man's best friend, not bait.
Chris
http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/
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