So soldiers in Iraq take in stray dogs and then want to bring them home. This I get. It is only natural that in times of high stress, soldiers would form such attachments.
I also acknowledge that the Iraqi dogs, when again abandoned, will have bleak and short futures.
However, 50,000 people signed a petition to force the Army to fly this dog back to the states. 50,000 people signed a petition to fly a DOG to the US.
I just feel like these 50,000 people could maybe be placing the weight of their collective opinions behind something more important. Perhaps better benefits for our soldiers. Or maybe protecting our rights from our intrusive government. Or standing up against the use of torture.
I’m glad the puppy gets to live a good life, but I would like it a lot if people cared as much about other people as they do a dog.
I also wonder how many of these people actually vote.
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Huh.
I guess if you don't like having to abide by rules you just make make enough noise and 50,000 people will help grease that squeaky wheel to bend it for you.
I wonder how many others are going to 'get their way' on this issue now that a precident has been set?
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