I don't want to get into a debate about hunting, but
Posted By: sm on 2007-11-02
In Reply to: Your post makes me sad - Animal lover
I do want to note that the hunters I know are very respectful of the animals they hunt. Most are deer and turkey hunters. They eat what they kill, and having seen these beautiful creatures moving in the wilderness, they feel a real sense of gratitude for the food on their table. That is the message that they've conveyed to me when they talk about hunting and fishing.
For non-vegetarians, I see no difference in hunting food or in buying food. In fact, dare I say it, hunting is more dignified and humane than raising animals for industrial slaughter. The flesh wrapped so nicely in cellophane came from somewhere, after all.
I understand a vegetarian's point of view, as well. I was a vegetarian for many years myself. Yes, if I were still a vegetarian, I would be very upset by hunting anything at all, and I can accept that argument as having some weight to it from that point of view.
I don't know if you are a vegetarian. You didn't mention it. If you aren't, then hunting an animal and eating it or buying the slaughtered meat of animals in a grocery store and eating it end up with the same result, doesn't it?
To be sure, there are hunters who aren't conscientious stewards. I've met a few who just want to kill. But for the most part, hunters are very respectful of creation. I think it's good to know that.
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My husband has a hunting dog (sm)
That dog and my son's dog killed my daughter's pet rabbit about a month ago. We had put the bunny in it's cage under the carport to get some fresh air and the dogs turned it's cage over and got the bunny. Then a few days later, my 13 year old dog killed a baby bunny. It is hard because you look at your dogs as being so sweet and loving and then they go out and kill innocent animals. I was mad at my dog for a few hours too and still hate to think about him as a killer - but then I eat meat so....
Sounds like she is on her hunting
perch and is excited. Take one of those feathers on a stick and tease her with it. She will punish it but good if I know cats.
Where do they allow bear hunting?
I can see it if it is in some area where they are overrun with bears that are getting in trouble, so I'm trying not to freak out here. :o> Bears are cool animals, but then again I wouldn't want to run across one hiking. It would be great to see one from a bus in Alaska, like my parents did.
Bear meat is said to be very strong and gamy, but if you can use the meat makes it a lot less politically incorrect than just hunting for sport. (DH and I used to fish, but it was strictly catch and release).
If you have a big dog, like a rottweiler or ridgeback or malamute maybe, I'd think they could help you, LOL.
I would look on the internet for recipes that use herbs. I like sage and rosemary, but I don't know if they go best with bear.
I would definitely get the fur for a rug or something. The Indians and Eskimos never wasted anything when they hunted, and that's the way to do it.
Good luck finding recipes.
Okay, having a debate with DH and need help
I am positive I remember reading or hearing at one time that eggs were not to be stored in the egg tray in the fridge, but kept in the carton. Anyone else remember that and if so, do you remember the reason? I'm getting the old eye roll here and I HATE that.
how did this become an insurance debate???
I posted simply to relieve some stress and anxiety...sheesh! THANK YOU to the sincere posters expressing their sympathy...to the rest of y'all who turned MY post into a petty debate... !!!
For the farting debate below -
So it happens sometimes accidentally. Big Woop. Say excuse me and move on.
For those of you who absolutely have NO compassion for someone with a medical condition that causes a little more than the normal amount of belching or farting.... Heaven forbid you should be stuck in a crowded elevator some day, have to sneeze, and end up ripping a hole in your panties at the same time. Hmmmmm wonder how forgiving those stuck in that elevator with you would be.
I'll be dipped...he can dip his own hunting beagles!..sm.
You've got a lot on your plate blondie....You have 2 children, not just one. Hope all goes well with you.  Cat
I do miss the hiding and hunting for eggs
since my children are a little old for that. We hid eggs in neighbors yards (the ones will small children) when we knew they weren't home. We put candy and coins in all the eggs. One of the houses has a big sign on their front door that says "Thanks Easter Bunny". We were only able to watch one little boy look for eggs, but it was so worth it. Happy Easter to all!
I did not raise a debate, criticize the OP, or anything
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"There is no debate here" because you are declaring yourself the truth. nm
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Well, I LOVE a challenge too, Would love to debate this one day with you! sm
haha
Seriously, I was a staunch atheist for 20+ years. It's funny, though. I, too, believe that we are all electrical energies and that energy doesn't "die" and so, theoretically, where does your "electricity" go when you die, i.e., your spirit? I believe that "energy" within us is our spirit life - and that must go somewhere, right? It doesn't just go into the groun - which is what I thought for so long.
Anyways, when I learned about our "energy" and how it must go somewhere, I was really testing the waters of Christianity up to that point. After hearing about that, I was convinced that there must be an afterlife. I believe we go either of 2 places.
Anyways, I love ALL people of all religions, regardless of what I "think" or "believe." I don't think any less of you because of your beliefs! If I were to believe in a God who forgave me and loved me in my mut and mire, who am I to judge and criticize those who think differently of me?
I've always liked you no matter what your philosophy on life was....
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