Someone who shows such an extreme attachment to an animal that they would value the animals life over that of another human being are also showing a kind of misanthropic behavior and it too can indicate that they may become a danger to society.
I would bet that most people would say their pets life is more important than Saddam Hussien or Osama Bin Laden. First of all this is not about putting the monster to death. It's about him being a psycho that is out of control and a danger--and punishing him/getting him serious help. Unfortunately for you, people become very attached to their animals, and if you decided to go next door and abuse your neighbors dog for no reason, I'm sure your neighbor would have no problem justifying killing you--and not because you trespassed.
For example, the extreme views of animal rights and the unhealthy emotional attachments held by the Animal Liberation Front members lead them to commit acts of terrorism that has lead to the death of innocent people. They value the life of animals over that of human beings and are a danger to everyone.
Yes, they are nutjob extremists...no body can argue against that...but why are you bringing them up in this case? Perhaps you feel the need to digress to save yourself.
Obviously most people who cannot control their anger will never become mass murderers, just as most people who hold unhealthy attachments to animals will not kill a human being to save an animal. However, both should examine their behaviors and correct the problem for their own and everyone’s good.
Losing control of your anger like punching a hole in the wall, is different from beating a 'life' to 'death'..and in front of kids.....you need to separate that.
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I conclude that you are mad that some people in your life like their animals over you...
The guy is a total loser. Grandpa or no Grandpa, family man or not..who cares? He killed a pet in front of kids for no reason! Someone should beat his face with a stick!!!!!