Romney's Dog Not Looking Forward to Next Family Vacation

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

This guy owned the dog - obviously lived with it - and still, could not think "I wouldn't want to be tied to the roof of the car for such a long trip".

The dog was not "tied to the roof". The dog was IN A CARRIER that was tied to the roof. Was there also a blanket wrapped around the carrier? Was there something to block the wind? I do not automatically judge the action as cruelty - stupidity yes, but not necessarily cruelty.

And without a non-slanted article (sorry, but the linked article is slanted), there is not enough information to make a better determination of the situation.

I am wondering if some here would be as up in arms had this person been a Democratic candidate?



ETA: From the article linked in the article:

He'd built a windshield for the carrier, to make the ride more comfortable for the dog.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Windshield or not, I'm sure it was a horrific journey for that pet.

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I am wondering if some here would be as up in arms had this person been a Democratic candidate?

You know me, I'm no Dem.

Originally Posted by Alex

Plus, the social standards for what is "cruel" treatment of pets has changed a lot over the last 25 years.

I really don't care about social standards (though I know I am affected by them as everyone else is). I have my own standards on this, and I am not a fan of the truck bed thing either.

On a somewhat related note - a lady came into the library today pushing a dog in a stroller. And not a regular stroller, no, a strollerdesigned to carry dogs. She was told not to bring the pet in and she pitched a fit, calling the librarian prejudiced (and, reportedly, a slut - I wasn't there for this). I personally think this lady is insane. I think only a disabled dog should be pushed around like a baby, and even so, should not be brought into a public building unless it's a helper dog.

I also never said anything about being eligible for the presidency. Hell, I come from another planet where being a liar would disqualify you, but in this world, that just ain't the case. I don't pretend to understand what flies and what doesn't in our political system.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I have my own standards on this, and I am not a fan of the truck bed thing either.

Is it cruelty, though?