Yes, losing a most beloved pet is shattering for awhile. Probably our tendency to make jokes is born out of a feeling of powerlessness, sort of like bargaining with death. Just cannot be done. I hope you feel better soon. It’s a tough loss.
To Both:
Do you believe in Laissez-Faire Capitalism with its constraints on government power over the property of our citizens?
How will you use Executive Privilege or the power of the President to legislate from the Executive Branch?
Do you believe in Private Property?