[Poohbah]

In other words, I'm supposed to turn off my brain and let the emotional appeal wash over me.

Dude, there are two things that separate us from animals. The first is that we use cutlery. The second is that God gave us the gift of REASON. I'm just using the Mark One Mod Zero BS Detector to separate wheat and chaff.

[Slam]

First, I am not a dude.

Second, If YOU wouldn't of told me I would of never known.

Third, My Dog is the smartest animal I have ever met...you must of meant "species of animal." Fourth, you are not on point..nor would anyone I know let you walk there.