Why do americans CARE SO MUCH ABOUT DOGS?

Question

You spend millions of dollars investigating and prosecuting someone for killing a dog, things that people in other countries eat, but your justcie department would not look into threatened violence and racism against children not just in louisiana but all around your country.

please explain.

I am trying to understand.

Answer 1

It isn't that someone "kills" a dog, it was that the dog was used for purposes that we find cruel and inhuman.  I realize that in many countries, such treatment is kinder than folks suspected of adultery receive at the hands of their local townsfolk at the urging of "holy men", but we simply have higher standards.  

As far as eating the dogs, that's not the same as setting them to fight one another for amusement, and then killing the dogs if they are too injured to fight again.  We eat cows, but we don't make them fight each other.

Finally, for your claims that the justice department ignores racism... well, you just don't have all the facts.  All you have are unsubstantiated media claims.

Answer 2

I have 5 dogs, and they are like my children, with their own responsibility

Dogs are almost like humans

Answer 3

Certain breeds of dogs are discriminated against.  Its not the dog itself, but how the dog was raised, and what the dog was taught.  Same goes for people, they are not born racists, they are taught and raised on it.  Dogs are pets, people are not, but both can be raised to hate.

Answer 4

Americans are odd this way. They do take their pets very seriously. And wealthy people (most recently Leona Helmsley) often leave large inheritances to pets... I suppose who ever gets to take care of them has an odd rest of their life, making a living off of taking care of an animal more valuable than they.

As for the issue of not caring as much about harm to children and such. THis is the dark part of America... a country that builds public schools on waste dumps because it's cheaper, but wouldn't do that with a sports stadium because it might harm the players and fans.

I live here, but I don't understand the mentality.

America claims to be a country of values, but they look pretty devalued to me.

Answer 5

It's a cultural thing. Just like eating them in other countries is.

Dogs have a much higher intelligence than do herd animals & that may be a part of it as well. We (or at least I) relate well to them.

Answer 6

We are civilized

Answer 7

First, I agree with the above post that we have a duty to protect the helpless in our society.  

Additionally, injuring the helpless is a sign of severe sociopathic behavior.  An individual that hurts a dog or a child often will move on to other crimes against people.  

I disagree with your contention that the justice department did not investigate violence and racism in Louisiana.  The african-american US Attorney has conducted an investigation.

Answer 8

Actually, children are much more protected than animals in the US. Not only that, but I support legislation that protects both children AND animals, because it is the responsibility of the strong to protect the defenseless.

Answer 9

It wasn't just one dog, & because he is a 'celebrity' it is getting lots of airplay. It was a lot of dogs, & anyone who can just kill anything like that is a very dangerous person. The violence is not as well publicized, but it is being cleaned up, slowly but surely.

Answer 10

Dogs have long been companions to people all over the world.  Americans all have a soft spot for animals, especially domestic animals like dogs, cats and horses (remember the love shown to Barbaro?).  The incident in Lousiana was unfortuanate, but since  no one died, I believe that is why the Justice Department left it to local authorities.

Answer 11

Because they are nicer than most people.

Since you didnt mention what country you are from, you might want to look at your countries issues and find out which ones dont make sense. Esp since child abuse happens in every country I have been in...

Answer 12

You are so out of touch with American society it borders on ridiculous.  So what if the Michael Vick story made huge headlines?  The fact that you completely ignore the THOUSANDS of investigations of child abuse and neglect (and worse) in this country shows that your argument is nothing but a strawman.

If you want to understand, you need to pay attention in the first place.

Answer 13

if you dont own one you will never know , come on, they are mans best Friend.

good dog owners get a satisfaction that cat owners will never know

and fish owners are right out...

except for oscars............. and maybe a well trained betta

Answer 14

We're actually their pets...not the other way around