Do not include me on that list by implication. My comments in no way reflect a "hate" for animals, but just a more realistic placement on the value of a human life over that of a dog.
Does the guy deserve to be punished? YES
Does he deserve more time then someone who has committed a crime against a human? NO
Perspective, not hate.
Whenever this type of discussion comes up I am always mindful of the Xiana Fairchild case here in the bay area. A young girl was missing and a $10,000 reward was offered for info. At the same time, some jerk threw a dog (a breed similar in appearance to a poodle) into freeway traffic, the reward for this jerk was $25,000.
Perspective please. Animal lovers were more worked up over a dog then a little girl.
I agree with you on the need for perspective. There should definitely be more respect for human life,and stiffer sentences for murderers(abortionists,molestors,etc). They should burn. I don't see it happening in this sick society. In fact respect for human life is being lessened by the minute in this sick sad world.
I believe also that people who harm animals for no purposeful reason should get stiff puishment. Unfortunately,the same society that is trying to devalue human life has chosen putting animal life on a par with that of humans as one of their means of doing so. It's not the animal's fault.
It goes without saying,amongst any decent people,that it is heinous to value an animal life over that of a human. But after that is said and believed,it is heinous to gratuitously harm an animal.From such a mindset,that thinks nothing of inflicting harm on an innocent life,we get serial killers.
Not arguing with you at all-just "piggybacking" off your post to segue into my own point:)