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08-14-2008, 05:59 PM #1
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Thanked: 586Apparently in China they have a different view as to what is an allowable level of concern for an animal that is being used for the purposes of humankind. Here is a video of the processing of animals called "racoon dogs". They treat badgers the same way. Let me warn you in advance, this video may make you angry. This video may make you cry. This video may make you sick:
A Shocking Look Inside Chinese Fur Farms
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08-14-2008, 06:01 PM #2
In the link I posted above, the fellow from Vulfix does indicate that the badgers are caught for meat, fur and to control their pestitude.
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08-14-2008, 06:05 PM #3
Compassion is a trait of Christian culture, you shouldnt be surprised when other cultures display none.
It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain
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08-14-2008, 06:41 PM #4
I have read that they eat badger in China. The harvesting of the fur is not the sole purpose. As far as cruelty, here in our kind Christian culture the way that cows, pigs, and chickens are treated to produce dinner is not very pretty either. Being a carnivore and a lover of badger brushes I don't concern myself with where the hair came from or the chicken in my sandwich or how either got there. YMMV.
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08-14-2008, 07:07 PM #5
I'm happy to know that. At least they don't get cought just for the fur.
Also, I'm against animal hunting, if they're endangered species.
I love meat too and I love my Rooney badger brush, but I'm against animal cruelty. If an animal is going to die to supply food for the human kind, then that must be done the quickest and painless way possible.Last edited by Leon; 08-14-2008 at 07:14 PM. Reason: Typo
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08-14-2008, 08:00 PM #6
I agree, In an ideal world that might be the way it is but in this world even human life is not regarded with great respect. My point however ill expressed was that many show great concern with a badger being killed for the hair but eat animals without giving a thought to how they got on the plate in front of them. If I were more idealistic I might be a total vegan but I am not and I don't apologize for it. As CS Lewis pointed out in The Problem of Pain the creator made a world in which most creatures survive by preying on other living creatures.
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08-14-2008, 08:13 PM #7
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Thanked: 0I think most creatures lack the capacity to realize they are doing it though. Oh well going to bed now...good thing I didn't watch that video again or I'd have nightmares gahhh. If it is the same as the one here JLoDown.com >> J. Lo is Low Down: Animals are Skinned Alive for Their Fur (graphic)
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08-14-2008, 09:35 PM #8
Yeah, only humans do it for the pure pleasure of it. I have never watched that video. It was offered up on another shaving forum months ago and I knew that it wouldn't be pretty. I don't want to do that to myself. Same as the "Faces of Death" movies. I have never watched one of them. I have seen a few people die up close and that was enough for me. BTW, welcome to SRP.
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08-14-2008, 10:16 PM #9
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08-15-2008, 10:34 AM #10
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Thanked: 131Whilst it is true that compassion is a trait of christian culture it is not the only one. I have met many people of different religions who display compassion. I have also met many christians who do not display compassion. I am more inclined to believe it to be a trait of good human nature. Your comment verges on religious intolerance.