Another (pet) peeve that I want to ramble about - people with pets. Not your ramdom iguana or python or tarantula or any other exotic or semi exotic critter that they tend to harbor inside their own room or four or however many walls, but the ones that are available for public display.
Dogs and cats would fall into this category. What's with that? People that seem to have some sort of affection for these creatures on four legs seem to be totally aghast about someone who completely abhors the idea of wandering around a four legged mammal as part of their life.
I say that as humans we are a different species and should try to comingle with like minded versions of life vs. those that are designed to lead a less intellectual path. Mixing does not work. Cleaning after they decide to drop their load definitely does NOT!
That right there is one of my best peeves - people that will take their problems on a leash (or sometimes not) and have them leave their defecated mess on someone else's yard or property. Moments later they are ready to start speaking in whimsical and cartoonish voices about how cute their four legged property is with others that share that sentiment.
These individuals can go on and on about this wonderful creature when they probably are not as in tune with their own biological offspring. I have seen cases where they are incapable of thinking about the serious responsibility that comes with child rearing (human version) and so continue to dabble in cohabitating with another genus altogether and rant about their experiences during the work hours. Talk about American productivity taking a hit.
The more adventurous are also many times discovered as the ones being in a financially distressed situation yet at the same time providing for their beloved pet. Another example of misplaced priorities. While animal cruelty is not what I am prescribing the act of forcing these species to coexist with the humans on human terms is an example of just that.
If we had regard for our own race we would and should continue to work to eliminate world hunger and disease in humans, ensure all childern have access to clean drinking water and basic sanitation and education and then get our showy philanthropic hats on to go protect other species by showcasing them at our abodes.
It is unfortunate that as a species humans have (in my humble opinion - inebriated at that) always been confused by what they should be paying attention to and have often chosen path of least resistance or in some cases - worse - chosen a path that required the least amount of thought.
Dogs and cats would fall into this category. What's with that? People that seem to have some sort of affection for these creatures on four legs seem to be totally aghast about someone who completely abhors the idea of wandering around a four legged mammal as part of their life.
I say that as humans we are a different species and should try to comingle with like minded versions of life vs. those that are designed to lead a less intellectual path. Mixing does not work. Cleaning after they decide to drop their load definitely does NOT!
That right there is one of my best peeves - people that will take their problems on a leash (or sometimes not) and have them leave their defecated mess on someone else's yard or property. Moments later they are ready to start speaking in whimsical and cartoonish voices about how cute their four legged property is with others that share that sentiment.
These individuals can go on and on about this wonderful creature when they probably are not as in tune with their own biological offspring. I have seen cases where they are incapable of thinking about the serious responsibility that comes with child rearing (human version) and so continue to dabble in cohabitating with another genus altogether and rant about their experiences during the work hours. Talk about American productivity taking a hit.
The more adventurous are also many times discovered as the ones being in a financially distressed situation yet at the same time providing for their beloved pet. Another example of misplaced priorities. While animal cruelty is not what I am prescribing the act of forcing these species to coexist with the humans on human terms is an example of just that.
If we had regard for our own race we would and should continue to work to eliminate world hunger and disease in humans, ensure all childern have access to clean drinking water and basic sanitation and education and then get our showy philanthropic hats on to go protect other species by showcasing them at our abodes.
It is unfortunate that as a species humans have (in my humble opinion - inebriated at that) always been confused by what they should be paying attention to and have often chosen path of least resistance or in some cases - worse - chosen a path that required the least amount of thought.
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