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Old 12-02-2015, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by fred53 View Post
Yeah...I love pets and have had a few wonderful companions over the years....but since they can not identify themselves as individuals and only respond to stimuli and millions of years of instinct imprinting they are not sentient beings. I hope the sane, common sensical and sentient beings among us realize that those after this type of law are basing their reasoning on their heart only...

I can not imagine a dog suing the owner in court for using harsh words or asking for a trial separation.....

Just think about one not wanting to be neutered and letting someone else decide who gets her children. It is too much for me. I don't want to add any more sentient beings into my worries.
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