When we abuse animals we debase ourselves
Christian Science Monitor
by Barbara Cook Spencer
04/12/08
Much as bullies demoralize themselves when they dominate or ride roughshod over those who are meek, vulnerable, or defenseless, it should be obvious that human beings are the ones demoralized by the commission of inhumane acts. …. In fact, when we abuse childlike qualities in animals - when we take advantage of trust, sweetness, simplicity, or innocence, for example - we are well on our way to the abuse of children. For decades researchers, child and animal protection professionals, and educators have been pointing to the correlation between the treatment of animals and the treatment of children...
http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0411/p09s01-coop.htm
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=abuse+animals
by Barbara Cook Spencer
04/12/08
Much as bullies demoralize themselves when they dominate or ride roughshod over those who are meek, vulnerable, or defenseless, it should be obvious that human beings are the ones demoralized by the commission of inhumane acts. …. In fact, when we abuse childlike qualities in animals - when we take advantage of trust, sweetness, simplicity, or innocence, for example - we are well on our way to the abuse of children. For decades researchers, child and animal protection professionals, and educators have been pointing to the correlation between the treatment of animals and the treatment of children...
http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0411/p09s01-coop.htm
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=abuse+animals
rudkla - 14. Apr, 10:21
