6,000 minks released by animal rights activists

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 08-29-2008, 06:42 AM

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-col...ldergrove.html

What does everyone think of this? Were they justified; were their hearts in the right place, or were they just plain stupid?
I was going to do it as a poll, but I don't know how.

I'm all about animal rights, but on this one, I go with stupid, even though their hearts may have been in the right place. I can't imagine how the ecology would be affected in the area now.

Lavindathar · 08-29-2008, 06:53 AM

Agree with the principle, the way they did it was kind of stupid.

The minks would of died, and now the reasarch they were doing is kinda messed up.

Then again, they were gonna die anyway. I agree with releasing them.

Dragonshadow · 08-29-2008, 07:35 AM

I agree with releasing them, but being realistic, unless they can learn very fast, I think a lot of them are going to die.

Felix The Assassin · 08-29-2008, 07:46 AM

"On Thursday, the bodies of numerous mink were already scattered along nearby 8th Avenue."
Where are the activist now?

"The mink were born and bred in captivity and can't survive in the wild, and unless they are recaptured, they'll die of exposure or end up as road kill, the owners said on Thursday."
I was thinking this was common knowledge.

Bungleau · 08-29-2008, 08:42 AM

Sorry... if you object to raising minks for their fur, releasing them en masse into the wild so they can die far, far earlier and disrupt the rest of the ecosystem at the same time is *NOT* the way to do it. Legislate your way into it.

At this point, they're just common criminals. Vandals. Slugs who should pay for the damages they caused and spend some time in the local prison to think about the impact of their actions. Preferably with a cellmate who's 6'3", 235 pounds, and named Bubba...

I know it's a slippery slope, but the same kind of irrational thinking can lead people to releasing cows, chickens, pigs, and any other kind of animal. It can also lead to destroying almost anything else - how many industries can you think of that *don't* have an impact on the environment?

Stratos · 08-29-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix The Assassin

"On Thursday, the bodies of numerous mink were already scattered along nearby 8th Avenue."
Where are the activist now?

"The mink were born and bred in captivity and can't survive in the wild, and unless they are recaptured, they'll die of exposure or end up as road kill, the owners said on Thursday."
I was thinking this was common knowledge.

Even if they're born and bred in captivity, with 6000 minks free odds are some of them will survive and breed.

Bungleau · 08-29-2008, 01:26 PM

Yep... take six thousand city slickers who live in downtown New York City and toss 'em into the Amazon, I'm *SURE* that some of them will survive and breed...

Same thing, different perspective. The criminals just didn't want to get their hands bloody by killing the minks themselves.

Firestormalpha · 08-29-2008, 01:31 PM

But you still set off the balance of the ecosystem. that's like (though perhaps not as extreme as) blowing up a chemical plant because it's producing polutants. Perhaps following a legal route to having it shut down and safely dismantled would be a better course.

So should we expect this same group to strike at dairy and poultry farms next?
Chickens and cows bred in captivity for the purpose of food, how does it differ from 6k minks bred in captivity for fur?

SpiritWarrior · 08-29-2008, 01:36 PM

I woulda taken the nature-reserve route personally.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 08-29-2008, 01:52 PM

ahh, yes, kinda like the vegetarians with their leather shoes, purses and wallets....

08-29-2008, 06:42 AM	#1
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	6,000 minks released by animal rights activists http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-col...ldergrove.html What does everyone think of this? Were they justified; were their hearts in the right place, or were they just plain stupid? I was going to do it as a poll, but I don't know how. I'm all about animal rights, but on this one, I go with stupid, even though their hearts may have been in the right place. I can't imagine how the ecology would be affected in the area now. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

08-29-2008, 06:53 AM	#2
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 40 Posts: 4,729	Re: 6,000 minks released by animal rights activists Agree with the principle, the way they did it was kind of stupid. The minks would of died, and now the reasarch they were doing is kinda messed up. Then again, they were gonna die anyway. I agree with releasing them. __________________ =@

08-29-2008, 07:35 AM	#3
Dragonshadow Quth-Maren Join Date: February 17, 2003 Location: Portsmouth Age: 35 Posts: 4,145	Re: 6,000 minks released by animal rights activists I agree with releasing them, but being realistic, unless they can learn very fast, I think a lot of them are going to die. __________________ aka Loc der Graf, Quillruke

08-29-2008, 07:46 AM	#4
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Re: 6,000 minks released by animal rights activists "On Thursday, the bodies of numerous mink were already scattered along nearby 8th Avenue." Where are the activist now? "The mink were born and bred in captivity and can't survive in the wild, and unless they are recaptured, they'll die of exposure or end up as road kill, the owners said on Thursday." I was thinking this was common knowledge. __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

08-29-2008, 08:42 AM	#5
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: 6,000 minks released by animal rights activists Sorry... if you object to raising minks for their fur, releasing them en masse into the wild so they can die far, far earlier and disrupt the rest of the ecosystem at the same time is NOT the way to do it. Legislate your way into it. At this point, they're just common criminals. Vandals. Slugs who should pay for the damages they caused and spend some time in the local prison to think about the impact of their actions. Preferably with a cellmate who's 6'3", 235 pounds, and named Bubba... I know it's a slippery slope, but the same kind of irrational thinking can lead people to releasing cows, chickens, pigs, and any other kind of animal. It can also lead to destroying almost anything else - how many industries can you think of that don't have an impact on the environment? __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

08-29-2008, 01:26 PM	#7
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: 6,000 minks released by animal rights activists Yep... take six thousand city slickers who live in downtown New York City and toss 'em into the Amazon, I'm SURE that some of them will survive and breed... Same thing, different perspective. The criminals just didn't want to get their hands bloody by killing the minks themselves. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

08-29-2008, 01:31 PM	#8
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	Re: 6,000 minks released by animal rights activists But you still set off the balance of the ecosystem. that's like (though perhaps not as extreme as) blowing up a chemical plant because it's producing polutants. Perhaps following a legal route to having it shut down and safely dismantled would be a better course. So should we expect this same group to strike at dairy and poultry farms next? Chickens and cows bred in captivity for the purpose of food, how does it differ from 6k minks bred in captivity for fur? __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

08-29-2008, 01:36 PM	#9
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Re: 6,000 minks released by animal rights activists I woulda taken the nature-reserve route personally. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

08-29-2008, 01:52 PM	#10
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	Re: 6,000 minks released by animal rights activists ahh, yes, kinda like the vegetarians with their leather shoes, purses and wallets.... __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

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