Alberta teens get community service for animal cruelty

[Mags 112]

This is an emotional subject, but keep the baiting, digs and personal attacks out of this. This applies to all. Thanks.

Edited September 7, 2008 by Magenta

[trailmix 77]

*laughs softly* Y'all can post all you want about how horrible this act was, how unbelieveable some of the posts are on this thread, but you know what...no matter what you say or how judgmental the others think it is...nothing will change their minds nor yours. They are going to feel the way they want no matter what you say. You are going to feel the way you do no matter how much they say to the contrary. This is one of those "agree to disagree" subjects. Not everyone has the same ideals when it comes to life...whether that life is human or animal. Some place value on life only if it is a human one. Some feel ALL life has value. What's important is how YOU feel.

Then again, this IS "Off Topic"...

Sorry to say this Karen, but your "laughs softly" comment sounds kind of condescending.

This is a horrible story and a horrible act, in my opinion.

Now, this is just my opinion, however I feel strongly enough about this to voice it.

Sure, not everyone will feel the same way and of course I will feel that way no matter what anyone says to the contrary, does this mean that I, or other people shouldn't voice their opinions?

You could say what you said about a number of topics and I would guess you would say it depending on how important YOU think the topic is, would you have 'laughed softly' if the topic was racism? The fact that the conversation is taking place in the visa journey off topic forum and probably won't change a damn thing, including others opinions doesn't make it any less important to speak out about what you believe.

Sorry you felt that way but I assure you...it wasn't at all condescending. I was merely laughing to myself because I knew that this was one of those "agree to disagree" topics. How I chose to express that was just how I typed it. I feel that I am one of the LEAST condescending people on this board.

Yes they do have their opinions. That's something I've always said on here regardless of the topic and I've never said opinions shouldn't be stated. I guess I was forseeing this topic going on and on and eventually becoming so heated that it would be closed, hence my post. Again, for that, I do apologise.

I am also very sorry you misinterpreted my "laugh". I've been misinterpreted many times on here. I'm sure it won't be the last. I've spoken out on a lot of topics...both in this OT and in the Canada OT...and have been lambasted for them but one thing I've never done is accuse someone of talking down to me or call them "condescending". I spoke my opinion and that's pretty much it. As usual, my opinion as well as the thousands of others on here, are always open to interpretation.

Peace out.

Thanks for clarifying that Karen, I guess it's all in the wording.

[akdiver 3]

You sir are a f*cking #######

I guess that beats being a non-f*cking #######. Let's hope he is wearing a condom (:

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Oh man this ####### still being stirred?

I think Karen hit it in the head: this is an agree to disagree topic darn it.

[Fandango 1,439]

ANYONE who can say 'Yeah this person killed and tortured an animal but I can't form an opinion on it because I need to hear more of the story' is a stupid milquetoast db.

####### does anyone have to 'agree to disagree' about? It's sick and abnormal. We can disagree with the punishment severity, but is anyone here really disagreeing that this is depraved and disturbing? Seriously?

[tmma 467]

ANYONE who can say 'Yeah this person killed and tortured an animal but I can't form an opinion on it because I need to hear more of the story' is a stupid milquetoast db.

####### does anyone have to 'agree to disagree' about? It's sick and abnormal. We can disagree with the punishment severity, but is anyone here really disagreeing that this is depraved and disturbing? Seriously?

You are right, Lisa...and that makes me *laugh softly*.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

ANYONE who can say 'Yeah this person killed and tortured an animal but I can't form an opinion on it because I need to hear more of the story' is a stupid milquetoast db.

####### does anyone have to 'agree to disagree' about? It's sick and abnormal. We can disagree with the punishment severity, but is anyone here really disagreeing that this is depraved and disturbing? Seriously?

Nice ways Lisa, nice ways.

I have to agree to disagree that for me a cat's life will never compare to a human life. Some folks think they are - I do not. It is disturbing, indeed; but no, I do not loose sleep over a dead animal. Sorry. Don't like it? Sue me.