I am with PETA on this one

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[TheOtherOne]

Friday December 28, 06:26 AM

Dogs are kept within a cage while they are waiting to be sold off at a South Korean store which sells prepared foods using dog meat March 12 1999 in Sungnam, south of Seoul. South Korean lawmakers have put forth a bill to legalise the commercial slaughter of dogs in a bid to protect the custom of eating dogmeat. REUTERS

Friday December 28, 04:21 AM

Dogs are in kept in a cage waiting to be sold at a dog meat shop in Songnam, about 50km (30 miles) south of Seoul, November 7, 2001. Dog meat is a popular delicacy for some South Koreans, but in the runup to next year's World Cup finals, animal rights activists have condemned what they say is cruel treatment of the animals. REUTERS/Yun Suk-bong

[weikel]

Im more sympathetic to animal rights than most conservatives but the PETA people are idiots if cows were not useful for food and milk they would be exterminated. Ditto for minks and fur.

[piasa]

The cages look clean- they're not going to be in them long anyway.

And what is the difference between eating dog verses eating pigs, which are more intelligent and trainable than dogs? Hogs have a much better sense of smell than dogs and make better sniffer animals for rescue and bomb searches- though they aren't as pretty to look at.

Ever seen how we raise and kill pigs?

Pigs taste good and so do dogs. Don't knock it until you try it.

The only bad thing is if the physical treatment of an animal is unusually cruel, such as the practice of beating an animal before slaughter to 'improve' the flavor or tenderness of meat. It doesn't and it is pretty vile.

[Slyfox]

I have heard that they will not eat dog meat from dogs with dark fur.

[tomakaze]

Cute photogenic dogs and all that, but who the hell's business is it to tell a bunch of people an ocean away what they can and can't eat?
In some parts of asia people raise guinea pigs, using them as a sort of garbage disposal until they get plump enough and eat 'em. so what? I imagine they're cute and furry too.
If meddling do-gooder busybodies are that bored and outraged about the consumption of dog meat, wouldn't it be shorter drive to go vent it at the local indian reservation? sheeese.

[Centurion2000]

Why ? Just because its cute doesn't mean that it shouldn't be used for food.

Dog is pretty good. Not that I'd butcher a German Shepard unless it was an emergency.

[TheOtherOne]

I admit, it is not rational, but I have a thing for our Dog and Horse friends and just do not like the thought of them being eaten. I know that it is my cultural bias, but I can live with that.

[tomakaze]

RE:beating an animal before slaughter to 'improve' the flavor or tenderness of meat. It doesn't and it is pretty vile.
your right there, in fact it screws up the meat - something to do about adrenelien.

[Tennessee_Bob]

Hey! It's supper time!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kegoki...mmmMMmmmMMmmm!

[Mogger]

Dog... YUM! Haven't had any since I was on Guam, but loved it when cooked on a spit grilled over charcoal.

Wish I could get away with grilling a couple of my neighbor's forever barking muts!

[JSteff]

Who are we to say what others eat? What would you think if the nearly 1 billion hindus in India started trying to tell us not to eat beef?

They look like they are well cared for and clean. Wouldn't this certainly be a better way (logically) for the several 10's of millions we put to sleep in the humane societies yearly to be used? Now they just go to the dump or where ever.

Besides, the one on th right looks tasty! :-)

[Polybius]

I am against anyone eating a Black Lab as my pet is a Black Lab.

Chihuahuas, on the other hand, I have no problem with anyone eating those.

Oh, I forgot. Poodles with painted claws. I have no problem with anyone eating those either.

[bigjoesaddle]

Do animals have souls??

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/fr/590562/posts

[TheOtherOne]

to repeat:

I admit, it is not rational, but I have a thing for our Dog and Horse friends and just do not like the thought of them being eaten. I know that it is my personal cultural bias, but I can live with that. I do not agree that the Koreans should be banned from doing so, unless they as a society so chose.

[bigjoesaddle]

Do animals have souls?

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[John R. (Bob) Locke]

RE:beating an animal before slaughter to 'improve' the flavor or tenderness of meat. It doesn't and it is pretty vile.
your right there, in fact it screws up the meat - something to do about adrenelien.

Yep. That's why the vast majority of the hunting that takes place in America does so in the early morning hours, before the critters have gotten themselves all worked up.

[cinciphil]

Different strokes for different folks

[John R. (Bob) Locke]

One of the few stories my dad ever told me about Nam was one that involved him, a couple of buddies, and their attempt to pick up a mascot for their platoon. They spotted some pups in the window of a little shop and decided to take one "home" with them as a morale booster. After looking for a little while, they told the shopkeeper which one they wanted. The guy pulled the pup from the cage and took it in the back.

A little while later he produced a sizeable package wrapped in butcher's paper...

Dad and his buddies left. WITHOUT the package.

To me meat is meat. The decision as to whether an animal is food or friend is based on whether it will do me and my family more good alive or on the table.

[pcl]

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly is PETA?

[TheOtherOne]

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