I need help on an essay in school. I'm trying to explain why cats & dogs are not greater than other animals (trying to combat the phase "man's best friend") and the only reason they're not eaten in USA is because of cultural reasons. I would also accept reasons why cats & dogs are bad for the environment (I think cats & dogs tend to go on killing sprees). I'm really trying to bring out the hypocrisy in putting one type of animal over the others. Some people in my class actually think dogs are smarter than pigs and dogs are less vicious than geese...
Reasons why eating dogs isn't wrong? Please help!
If you want to make a comparison case, you could discuss how people in Newfoundland didn't eat chickens in the past for similar reasons (bonding) or how things change since now they do in fact eat chicken.
The following pictures are from an ethnography conducted in Newfoundland in an anthropology textbook by John T. Omohundro. If you can't see them that well, let me know. I can take better pictures of the book ^.^
@judasnixon: Perhaps it was because he was afraid of being lynched by a country full of rustled jimmies...? Or maybe he simply didn't like the taste...? Regardless, I've always wanted to broaden my choice of food, to try different things-new things. I've heard that cats taste like rabbits. I wonder if that's true.
Tackle cultural or ethnic practice as to eating certain type of animals. Local laws, specially those in autonomous regions permit this.
As to why they are often put out in the human food chain is because they are more useful alive than be treated as livestock.
If you want to make a comparison case, you could discuss how people in Newfoundland didn't eat chickens in the past for similar reasons (bonding) or how things change since now they do in fact eat chicken.
The following pictures are from an ethnography conducted in Newfoundland in an anthropology textbook by John T. Omohundro. If you can't see them that well, let me know. I can take better pictures of the book ^.^
Interesting, to you have anything religious in nature like how people on India does not eat cows because they believe they are their ancestors reincarnated or the Jewish belief on not eating animals with hooves?
@superrobotargeist: I'm not from Newfoundland. It was just part of a study I read for a class last semester. The chicken thing was culturally more about the bonding that occurred between the hens and women in the past though. It wasn't religious.
Tackle cultural or ethnic practice as to eating certain type of animals. Local laws, specially those in autonomous regions permit this.
As to why they are often put out in the human food chain is because they are more useful alive than be treated as livestock.
Cats are useful? Pitbulls and stray dogs are useful? You do realize that some breeds of animals...are inconsequential to humans.
@xlr87t3: eat some alligator.........
@xlr87t3: eat some alligator.........
When I was about 8-10 years old, I ate alligator in a restaurant in Chicago. I never got a chance to revisit that restaurant (I'm trying to), but all I can say is: IT WAS DEEEEELICIOUS!
Oh and check out these quotes from people with more posts than you and I combined:
In America we eat cows, exterminate rats and use monkeys to test make-up. In India cows, rats and monkeys are all sacred creatures. So why is it ok to eat animal that is sacred to millions but it isn't ok to eat something many people have put down because they had to move while paradoxically referring to them as our best freinds
Who cares? Different cultures, different morals.
Western people eat lambs and calves, which frankly are baby animals. You decide what is worse..
Tackle cultural or ethnic practice as to eating certain type of animals. Local laws, specially those in autonomous regions permit this.
As to why they are often put out in the human food chain is because they are more useful alive than be treated as livestock.
Cats are useful? Pitbulls and stray dogs are useful? You do realize that some breeds of animals...are inconsequential to humans.
Dogs (In general) have been used for guarding livestock such as sheep and cattle, they can also be used as alarm systems like what we used to do when our dog (Stray) is still alive.
Animals have something that we people sometimes do not have, the ability to love unconditionally.
Tackle cultural or ethnic practice as to eating certain type of animals. Local laws, specially those in autonomous regions permit this.
As to why they are often put out in the human food chain is because they are more useful alive than be treated as livestock.
Cats are useful? Pitbulls and stray dogs are useful? You do realize that some breeds of animals...are inconsequential to humans.
Dogs (In general) have been used for guarding livestock such as sheep and cattle, they can also be used as alarm systems like what we used to do when our dog (Stray) is still alive.
Animals have something that we people sometimes do not have, the ability to love unconditionally.
Until they are abused >_>.......
Tackle cultural or ethnic practice as to eating certain type of animals. Local laws, specially those in autonomous regions permit this.
As to why they are often put out in the human food chain is because they are more useful alive than be treated as livestock.
Cats are useful? Pitbulls and stray dogs are useful? You do realize that some breeds of animals...are inconsequential to humans.
Dogs (In general) have been used for guarding livestock such as sheep and cattle, they can also be used as alarm systems like what we used to do when our dog (Stray) is still alive.
Animals have something that we people sometimes do not have, the ability to love unconditionally.
Until they are abused >_>.......
True, but the amount of abuse they tolerate is something to awe and they do retaliate if they are pushed to the limit bordering insanity and also for self preservation.
I need help on an essay in school. I'm trying to explain why cats & dogs are not greater than other animals (trying to combat the phase "man's best friend") and the only reason they're not eaten in USA is because of cultural reasons. I would also accept reasons why cats & dogs are bad for the environment (I think cats & dogs tend to go on killing sprees). I'm really trying to bring out the hypocrisy in putting one type of animal over the others. Some people in my class actually think dogs are smarter than pigs and dogs are less vicious than geese...
Look at my dog with those hungry eyes again, and I'll be writing a paper on how eating you isn't wrong.
@xlr87t3: little harsh there.
I need help on an essay in school. I'm trying to explain why cats & dogs are not greater than other animals (trying to combat the phase "man's best friend") and the only reason they're not eaten in USA is because of cultural reasons. I would also accept reasons why cats & dogs are bad for the environment (I think cats & dogs tend to go on killing sprees). I'm really trying to bring out the hypocrisy in putting one type of animal over the others. Some people in my class actually think dogs are smarter than pigs and dogs are less vicious than geese...
Look at my dog with those hungry eyes again, and I'll be writing a paper on how eating you isn't wrong.
First of all, I never seen your dog or even know you had one. Second of all, dogs are in no way equal to humans. Third of all, human cannibalism is truly worst than any sort of animal slaughter (there are reasons why we put those guys in the Loony Bin).
@xlr87t3: little harsh there.
What do you mean?
@xlr87t3: you can state your point without being rude.
I need help on an essay in school. I'm trying to explain why cats & dogs are not greater than other animals (trying to combat the phase "man's best friend") and the only reason they're not eaten in USA is because of cultural reasons. I would also accept reasons why cats & dogs are bad for the environment (I think cats & dogs tend to go on killing sprees). I'm really trying to bring out the hypocrisy in putting one type of animal over the others. Some people in my class actually think dogs are smarter than pigs and dogs are less vicious than geese...
Look at my dog with those hungry eyes again, and I'll be writing a paper on how eating you isn't wrong.
First of all, I never seen your dog or even know you had one. Second of all, dogs are in no way equal to humans. Third of all, human cannibalism is truly worst than any sort of animal slaughter (there are reasons why we put those guys in the Loony Bin).
This statement kinda bothers me. Sorry to ask, but what does that mean?
I hope that it is not the "We are superior and you're inferior so we can do anything we like to do to you" kinda thinking.
Look at my dog with those hungry eyes again, and I'll be writing a paper on how eating you isn't wrong.
First of all, I never seen your dog or even know you had one. Second of all, dogs are in no way equal to humans. Third of all, human cannibalism is truly worst than any sort of animal slaughter (there are reasons why we put those guys in the Loony Bin).
- Welcome to the internet.
- Dogs are superior to humans in nearly every way that matters to me.
- I can resort to cannibalizing you without ever slaughtering you.
Never tried dog. Had a bunch of other uncommon animals though, most notably (that will cause butthurt anyway) is Horse meat. It was delicious.
Best sloppy joes I ever had were made from Reindeer too.
@xlr87t3: This > "Why don't you go back to eating ham, being lazy, and impregnating big-bootied Native American women?" Too harsh for someone who was just messing around.
@erik: Just curious by superior do you mean in the sense they aren't trying to kill their kind in droves over petty reasons, or showing a lack of respect to the planet, in the sense of debasing the environment.
Look at my dog with those hungry eyes again, and I'll be writing a paper on how eating you isn't wrong.
First of all, I never seen your dog or even know you had one. Second of all, dogs are in no way equal to humans. Third of all, human cannibalism is truly worst than any sort of animal slaughter (there are reasons why we put those guys in the Loony Bin).
- Welcome to the internet.
- Dogs are superior to humans in nearly every way that matters to me.
- I can resort to cannibalizing you without ever slaughtering you.
Stop flirting.
@erik: Just curious by superior do you mean in the sense they aren't trying to kill their kind in droves over petty reasons, or showing a lack of respect to the planet, in the sense of debasing the environment.
Yes.
- I can resort to cannibalizing you without ever slaughtering you.
Stop flirting.
Cats and dogs are humanities friends, why would you eat your friend? In reality what puts humanity above other animals? Nothing, why don't we eat each other? Other animals do. Because if that happens everyone is afraid for their lives. We are civil, and again you don't eat your friend.
In another post you also said cats and dogs are useless, you obviously don't know history very well if you believe that, both animals helped humanity get to the point we are today, there is a reason why they say dogs are mans best friends and cats were worshiped like gods in Egypt.
Cats and dogs are humanities friends, why would you eat your friend? In reality what puts humanity above other animals? Nothing, why don't we eat each other? Other animals do. Because if that happens everyone is afraid for their lives. We are civil, and again you don't eat your friend.
Ehhh that's pretty relevant to the person, most see them as simple companions or tools, not friends of humanity.
Cats and dogs are humanities friends, why would you eat your friend? In reality what puts humanity above other animals? Nothing, why don't we eat each other? Other animals do. Because if that happens everyone is afraid for their lives. We are civil, and again you don't eat your friend.
In another post you also said cats and dogs are useless, you obviously don't know history very well if you believe that, both animals helped humanity get to the point we are today, there is a reason why they say dogs are mans best friends and cats were worshiped like gods in Egypt.
I take nibbles every now and then.
Really now?
Cats and dogs are humanities friends, why would you eat your friend? In reality what puts humanity above other animals? Nothing, why don't we eat each other? Other animals do. Because if that happens everyone is afraid for their lives. We are civil, and again you don't eat your friend.
In another post you also said cats and dogs are useless, you obviously don't know history very well if you believe that, both animals helped humanity get to the point we are today, there is a reason why they say dogs are mans best friends and cats were worshiped like gods in Egypt.
I take nibbles every now and then.
Really now?
Nothing too major, but what's a bite among friends?
About 450 ml or 1 pint.
Cats and dogs are humanities friends, why would you eat your friend? In reality what puts humanity above other animals? Nothing, why don't we eat each other? Other animals do. Because if that happens everyone is afraid for their lives. We are civil, and again you don't eat your friend.
In another post you also said cats and dogs are useless, you obviously don't know history very well if you believe that, both animals helped humanity get to the point we are today, there is a reason why they say dogs are mans best friends and cats were worshiped like gods in Egypt.
I take nibbles every now and then.
Really now?
Nothing too major, but what's a bite among friends?
Literal or metaphorical?
Cats and dogs are humanities friends, why would you eat your friend? In reality what puts humanity above other animals? Nothing, why don't we eat each other? Other animals do. Because if that happens everyone is afraid for their lives. We are civil, and again you don't eat your friend.
In another post you also said cats and dogs are useless, you obviously don't know history very well if you believe that, both animals helped humanity get to the point we are today, there is a reason why they say dogs are mans best friends and cats were worshiped like gods in Egypt.
I take nibbles every now and then.
Really now?
Nothing too major, but what's a bite among friends?
Literal or metaphorical?
Yes.
lol
@erik What "matters" to you?
You won't find much help here. I couldn't even think about eating a dog. Even if a dog has gone feral and just mauled my arm, I wouldn't even allow anyone to harm it.
Its like asking "Reasons why eating humans isn't wrong". Dogs are mans best friend. If someone ate my dog... I'd do some damage. Its not their purpose to be eaten. Pigs, lambs and cows are all bred to be eaten.
Aren't dogs and cats alot more intelligent than say cows and chickens?
No need to start eating cats and dogs when there are plenty of other animals such as cows, pigs and chickens that are better at providing food.
Don't really think you have an argument here.
Never tried dog. Had a bunch of other uncommon animals though, most notably (that will cause butthurt anyway) is Horse meat. It was delicious.
Best sloppy joes I ever had were made from Reindeer too.
I've been meaning to try horse meat.
I've take it you don't eat school lunches. :p
Dogs are considered a part of peoples families. That is why they are considered different. Take for instance Charlotte's Web. It's a children book about a young girl who loves her pet pig. But her family wants to eat the pig. See? The only reason she valued it is because it was her "family" so to speak. In reality no animal is special imo. What I mean by that is yeah you love your dog, like family. But that's how youfeel about your dog. Same thing goes for the pig, who I find quite tasty. It's nepotism. The animals aren't actually special. They have no value for society, other than a sentimental one. You probably know this already though.
http://www.myfoxaustin.com/story/24865253/dog-attacks-and-kills-two-year-old-in-killeen This might be good for the whole "killing spree" angle.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/climatechange/6416683/Pet-dogs-as-bad-for-planet-as-driving-4x4s-book-claims.html try this for the "environment" angle. Hope this helps, bra.
Ooooo you tease!
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