Posted by
JDComments on Sunday, November 19, 2006 1:19:09 PM
An LA community which is plagued by dangerous raccoons finds itself unable to do anything about it because the local government agency in charge of animal control wants to instill a "reverence for life" amongst its citizens [see article ]. Even in La-la land some are decrying this as political correctness gone amok, as recurring life threatening attacks on pets have caused people to fear for their safety. The government response is truly amazing:
"As we develop these programs that demonstrate our compassion for creatures completely at our mercy, it makes for a more compassionate society all the way around."
Now, its heartwarming to see the Liberals on the Left Coast caring for life, and I am sure they supported the recent effort in Spain to grant special rights to apes to protect them from being the victims of human imperialism, but I have to admit that it bothers me that these same compassionate, understanding souls probably condone abortion as a right of women, and, while harming a raccoon is not allowed, killing a fetus is probably no problem at all in LA. And to think that some people believe Liberals have their priorities all mixed up.