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acroyearThe original post here was an emotional reaction to a confusing situation, based on incomplete (and certainly incorrect) information and first thoughts. My knowledge of what gorillas normally are like, as reasonably peaceful animals particularly in their native habitats, fell into extreme conflict with the way the situation was described, and so certainly my first reaction was that the "humans" were to blame.
The thread of discussion that follows is pretty educational, both on the situation, and on the different types of counter-arguments to bring rational thought back to correct an emotional impulse.
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whizzrjohn and other police officers, I apologize sincerely for my final comment in the original post. When an officer says in a report or press conference that "there was no other option" (or relatedly, "we did what we were trained to do"), I'll try to be more critical of my own cynicism and skepticism before opening my dumb mouth in being critical of them.
The thread of discussion that follows is pretty educational, both on the situation, and on the different types of counter-arguments to bring rational thought back to correct an emotional impulse.
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whizzrjohn and other police officers, I apologize sincerely for my final comment in the original post. When an officer says in a report or press conference that "there was no other option" (or relatedly, "we did what we were trained to do"), I'll try to be more critical of my own cynicism and skepticism before opening my dumb mouth in being critical of them.
'cause of this example of extreme stupidity and unnecessary violence out of utter ignorance.
Animals just want to be left alone. If its coming your direction, get out of the fucking way. Its that simple. It ain't gonna attack anybody unless you threaten it, or its hungry and you either have, or are, food. If it charged you, its 'cause you intentionally looked threatening to it and you were the stupid one. You don't corner an animal the same way you might corner a person on the run...
I want the SPCA to file a lawsuit against the two cops. Firing 3 shots is signs you panicked, not signs you were being defensive, or asserting that you were "protecting civilians".
Bastards.
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I just CRACKED myself up!
Date: 2004-03-19 01:17 pm (UTC)I encounter your kids wrongly taunting an animal at a zoo. I take your kids and tell you you arent getting them back.
You go home and tell Cyd. UH-OH!
Like she's gonna let THAT happen.
Cyd goes and finds Holly.
I explain to Cyd what happend and return children.
Cyd still crushes me like a medieval tin can...which is FINE...I took her kids.
Ever see what primates do when another of their pack tries to hone in on another's young...trust me...ya DONT wanna see!
Just thought you might find it a welcome comic relief for the day!
I sure as hell did!
LOLOLOLOL*snort*LOLOLOL
PS: Are you guys coming over Saturday for a relaxing day at my and Ike's place???
Re: I just CRACKED myself up!
Date: 2004-03-19 01:28 pm (UTC)so between my efforts of doing something with the garage while the weather's nice tomorrow, i'm babysitting her this weekend and we're not going anywhere.
our original plans prior to all the crap were to go to see her friends in jersey, so already its another downer on a down time.
thanks anyways
Re: I just CRACKED myself up!
Date: 2004-03-19 02:00 pm (UTC)I HOPE its not pneumonia!~
IF ya want help babysitting and working around the house...lemme know and dont hesistate or Ill BOP ya a GOOD one! *kidding*
I'm available Sunday....just lemme know!
LOTS of love to ya both,
Holly
Re: I just CRACKED myself up!
Date: 2004-03-19 04:03 pm (UTC)$(*&#@)%(*$#@ $130 in prescriptions later... and that's just copays. I can't imagine what it would have been if I didn't have a prescription plan... OY.
Re: I just CRACKED myself up!
Date: 2004-03-19 02:26 pm (UTC)Re: I just CRACKED myself up!
Date: 2004-03-19 03:57 pm (UTC)Re: I just CRACKED myself up!
Date: 2004-03-19 03:58 pm (UTC)Cyd ain't leaving the couch most of the weekend, and likely most of the next two weeks.
*coff*