I kill kittens.

[Mister_T]

I don't defend my claims.

Well that's one way to win an argument.

You're welcome to dislike my actions & reasons....but not to be boring & tedious about it.

I'm sorry, next time I'll be fun and spontaneous by buying into the poor excuses you have for doing something inhumane, callous and a number of other colorful phrases (that you wanted to debate?) and not question it. :sarcastic

You know....if you want a Yoda avatar, then talk like him you must

Another reason for smashing kittens, I think you have. :yoda:

 

[Mister_T]

Take it from someone who has nearly drowned twice, it isn't at all peaceful or painless. When you start inhaling water you reflexively try to cough, causing you to inhale more water. Your sinuses burn like wild fire as the water hits them and your lungs feel like they're being ripped apart from the inside. There's nothing peaceful about it. You're basically choking to death. Passing out from lack of oxygen is the most merciful part about it.

tl:dr - Drowning hurts like hell.

Well I'll take your word for it then, since you have the experience. Must be another one of those urban myths.

 

[enchanted_one1975]

Last time I heard, the humane society requested a "donation" from those adopting pets, not those dropping them off.

 

[The_Evelyonian]

Last time I heard, the humane society requested a "donation" from those adopting pets, not those dropping them off.

ASPCA in Houston requires $30 to drop off an animal. They say they do this specifically to discourage people from bringing animals in.

 

[Engyo]

ASPCA in Houston requires $30 to drop off an animal. They say they do this specifically to discourage people from bringing animals in.

And that's because they get 10 or more for every one that ends up getting adopted. It's easy to get people to donate money for distressed animals, but not to donate money to euthanize said animals.

 

[Revoltingest]

Well that's one way to win an argument.

I'm not arguing or debating anything.
I suggest that you try to discuss the subject, rather than try to win an imagined argument.

I'm sorry, next time I'll be fun and spontaneous by buying into the poor excuses....

English lesson time! An excuse is a false reason which masks the real reason. I stated the real reasons for what I hypothetically did.

Another reason for smashing kittens, I think you have. :yoda:

So now you're an expert on my mysterious ulterior motives....just like your expertise on the peacefulness of drowning, eh? (What a blunder!)
If suggest dishonesty on my part you must, then of hubris & dimfoolery I accuse you.
But let's let this nascent flame war fizzle out, so that the issues may be explored.

 

[Madhuri]

I would never kill the kittens. I would feel guilty and disgusted with myself for the rest of my life. The idea of killing an animal like that horrifies me just as much as the idea of killing a human like that. I'd be traumatised.

 

[Mister_T]

I'm not arguing or debating anything.
I suggest that you try to discuss the subject, rather than try to win an imagined argument.

Maybe you put this in the wrong place then, cause I could have sworn we're in the General Debates section, not General Discussion.

English lesson time! An excuse is a false reason which masks the real reason. I stated the real reasons for what I hypothetically did.

And the definition accurately reflects your excuse for not taking those kittens to the pet shop, "hypothetically."

So now you're an expert on my mysterious ulterior motives....just like your expertise on the peacefulness of drowning, eh? (What a blunder!)

English lesson time! I stated the peacefulness of drowning was a supposed notion (hence the reason the word "supposed" was placed there) of that long time idea that's been floating around; I never stated that I had expertise on the subject. So much for your expertise on English Lessons, eh? (What a blunder!) :foot:

If suggest dishonesty on my part you must, then of hubris & dimfoolery I accuse you.
But let's let this nascent flame war fizzle out, so that the issues may be explored.

Coping out of answering, you are. Strawman, this is.

You're right, I should talk like Yoda.

 

[Revoltingest]

Maybe you put this in the wrong place then, cause I could have sworn we're in the General Debates section, not General Discussion.

Good call! Next time I'll pick a more appropriate category.

You're right, I should talk like Yoda.

That should be, "Right you are, talk like Yoda I should.".
I once had an identity as whom I posted everything in Yodish. Easy is was not!

 

[Dezzie]

I don't agree with those methods either. I'm not a huge fan of cats but Lord I would never kill them. Why not sell them? Get some extra cash.

 

[BucephalusBB]

Why not sell them? Get some extra cash.

Only works if you get a buyer..

And to stick to my point earlier, you won't sell your flies on your tvscreen either.

 

[Revoltingest]

Some questions occur to me:
1) When is it acceptable to kill kittens?
2) When is it acceptable to kill other animals?
3) What's the difference between kittens & cows, pigs, lambs, shrimp, lobsters & chickens?
4) Which ways of killing are acceptable & which aren't. Why?
5) If one makes the decision to kill, 5a) should suffering be avoided? 5b) Should violent or gory acts be avoided?
6) If we make our killing methods feel very inoffensive, will we become less aware of the deaths we cause?

 

[angellous_evangellous]

Dude, you're starting to chase your tail.

 

[Revoltingest]

Dude, you're starting to chase your tail.

Ugh! I hate losing perspective. Time for a hiatus.

 

[angellous_evangellous]

Ugh! I hate losing perspective. Time for a hiatus.

:foryou:

 

[angellous_evangellous]

[the central question of the OP has been beaten to death]

 

[Revoltingest]

[the central question of the OP has been beaten to death]

I had to come back to congratulate you on that pun!
My worthless (well....1 point) frubals to you, you rascal...."beaten to death"....hah!

 

[McBell]

[the central question of the OP has been beaten to death]

hmmm....
Perhaps a poll in order to find out how many used shovels...?

 

[DallasApple]

I kill 17 year old cats with arthritis .

Love

Dallas

 

[Revoltingest]

I kill 17 year old cats with arthritis.

I sympathize. We had a cat (Bender) with cardiomyopathy. He got worse & worse, & eventually
lost the use of his hind legs. We had a vet put him down cuz he was suffering so.