Where Do the Veep Candidates Stand on Animals?

Let's talk issues for a sec. This particular one is high on my personal list. As an animal owner and wildlife admirer I feel very strongly about the issues that affect those living around us whom have no voice to defend themselves.

Gov. Sarah Palin:



Anchorage daily news
msnbc
Humane Society
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Sen. Biden on the other hand:



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[edit on 8/31/2008 by schrodingers dog]

Well, I will say that is all I need to know about HER!!

Aparently this info needs to get out.

In the meantime desparate folks seem to think she will offset the McCain image. He has "Mean, mean, crab,ugly abusive grouch" written all over his face.

Just when things seem like they can't sink any lower (and they probably can't) we are now comparing candidates for VP based on how they treat animals.

Wow....

I'm more concerned with how they treat humans.

Even though a Catholic, Biden thinks it's ok to kill unborn babies. And of course Lord Obama himself said he wouldn't want his children PUNISHED with a baby.

On the other hand, even though Gov. Palin knew her baby would have Down Syndrome, she believed her child's life was sacred and a gift from God.

Maybe Biden should get a bumper sticker that says, "Kill Babies, Keep Kittens! Vote Obama/Biden!"

Good thread.

Biden wins.

Great. While you're helping get this information out on Gov. Palin killing animals, be sure to include the information on Barry O. voting against a bill that would have stopped killing of babies in late-term abortions.

You might help Obama get the vegetarian baby eater vote.

reply to post by jamie83

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You can try to derail the thread all you want.
Wildlife management is the ONLY issue on this thread.
And despite your protestations and puffing, it is a MAJOR issue in Alaska and for many many Americans.

True. No matter how you slice it.

Less desperation please.

As most know, I am an animal lover as well. Animal welfare is important to me. I don't think animals have the same rights as humans, but I do believe as a part of nature, they should be conserved and treated with respect.

The thought that Sarah Palin supports killing wolves is sickening to me.

I find the wearing of fur repugnant.

I am not derailing this thread. Humans are simply a highly evolved species of animal. I read about it all the time here on ATS.

You are concerned with species that run wild in Alaska. I am concerned with my own species first and foremost.

I want my candidates to value the lives of MY species, not necessarily caribou.

Is there something wrong with that?

Politics is alot like the game of Limbo.

The bar continues to get lower and lower.

reply to post by SteveR

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No desperation.
All I said is that this issue matters to ME. Perhaps next time I should run it by you and Jamie?
I'm personally an active volunteer for both the ASPCA and The Humane Society.
If you don't care fine. Yet it seems you care enough to come over here and say that you don't care.

It doesn't sound like a 'hunt', but more like a cull to prevent overpopulation and/or damage to the populations of other species. I doubt anyone here is enough of an expert on Alaskan wildlife populations to know if this is necessary or not. I certainly do not, but I have seen situations where it was.

On the other hand, if you feel that it is not justified under any circumstances, that is certainly your right.

That is highly debatable! You have often proven otherwise.



One does not negate the other pumpkin.

Just as a side note, I'm pretty sure Gov. Palin's position on animals is going to be a net gain in votes for the McCain/Palin ticket.

Just a hunch, but I bet those bitter middle-class white folks who cling to their guns in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan are going to be happy that Gov. Palin isn't going to condescendingly ridicule them because they enjoy hunting.

Nice comeback! I like it.

No, one does not negate the other. But one can certainly value one over the other.

It's bizarre to me that a person would value the life of a caribou over the life of a human baby who is about to be born alive and well.

If Obama or Biden showed they cared about unborn children as much as they do about animals, I would be impressed.

reply to post by jamie83

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Yes, we heard you the first two times you said that, false reasoning and all.

Well jamie, just look at abortion as "cull" to prevent over population of humans. Don't you think that humans and the other animals should have some sort of population balance between them? After all, it is the overpopulation of humans that is a threat to the animals, not the other way around.

What is the false reasoning?

Please explain.

You raised the issue that the candidates should be judged based on how they treat animals.

I merely agreed with you, except I pointed out that humans are animals too, and I valued humans more than caribou.

Where is the false reasoning?

That's too bad. Fur coats are very warm and comfy. I live in Southern California so while I don't have much occassion to wear the full length fur I was given for my 18th birthday I would guess that Palin has a lot of opportunity to wear her fur accessories!!! Maybe I should plan a trip to Alaska so that I can actually get some use out of mine!

I would rather back Palin who stands up for PEOPLE than back Biden who treats PEOPLE as if they are animals!!

Jemison

The false reasoning lies when you bring an unrelated topic to make a point on this topic.

Let me give you an example of this: Republicans are often accused of being hypocritical when they are both pro-life and for capital punishment.

This is also false reasoning. Just like your mention of abortion is here.

All issues, no matter how small or great they are to any individual, deserve the respect of talking to the topic at hand.