Ridiculous (AOL equates pit fighting/racing)

[FGFan]

Originally Posted by Riot

I do not think that author's opinion is necessarily a minority representation within opinions held by the general public.

I have had clients appalled that I have and breed coursing dogs. That I allow to course.

Unfortunately it is not the minority, it is fast becoming the majority. Not about dog fighting, Dog fighting is a felony period. Whatever Vick is thinking he cannot do it in his backyard. Even in my heathen state where cockfighting is still legal for the minute. It will be banned by the end of this session. But realistically let's see chickens hmmmm, I could care less.
But here's the thing, you get a blog like that on AOL, next thing ya know we have the bunnyhuggers protesting at the racetrack.
I have spent 1/2 a lifetime fighting against the animal RIGHTS activists. And they grow every day.
The thin line grows thinner every day.

[docicu3]

The only way you hurt these guys at AOL is to remove any dollar that supports their revenue.

I have just switched my account to "free" from basic which I should have done anyway months ago.

Please join me in doing the same..........

Horses Racing is about as close to Dog Fighting as a high school prom is to the marathon dance competitions of the depression.

[Lava]

Originally Posted by docicu3

The only way you hurt these guys at AOL is to remove any dollar that supports their revenue.

I have just switched my account to "free" from basic which I should have done anyway months ago.

Please join me in doing the same..........

Horses Racing is about as close to Dog Fighting as a high school prom is to the marathon dance competitions of the depression.

I just switched.

[hi_im_god]

aol? in 2007?

why on earth does anyone still pay for something they don't need? all they do is plug you into a local isp and then charge you extra.

you don't really need to find offensive content before you quit. just stop being a sap that pays more than everyone else for an internet connection.

[horseofcourse]

Personally, I enjoy articles like this. It is supposedly what makes this country great...free speech and people to voice opinions whether we agree with them or not. No matter how much these animal rights groups scream, I am not really worried some jack booted thug is going to knock at my door and take my two dogs away from me. Of course dog fighting is inhumane and cruel...but no matter how much we disagree with articles such as this, there is some cruelty that goes on in horse racing by only a very few involved in the sport and very, very few "on purpose" deaths (Alydar)...unlike the dog fighting game. I will be very sad when I can no longer see written words from people who think differently than me. Then we are in trouble.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by horseofcourse

No matter how much these animal rights groups scream, I am not really worried some jack booted thug is going to knock at my door and take my two dogs away from me. .

Then don't move to Denver or Ontario.

[horseofcourse]

Originally Posted by Riot

Then don't move to Denver or Ontario.

I don't get it...what goes on in Denver and ONtario???

[Riot]

Originally Posted by horseofcourse

I don't get it...what goes on in Denver and ONtario???

Breed-specific bans have been passed, where it's currently legal to come to your door and take your dogs away.

"Animal" legislative actions, in multiple states, are currently extremely proactive and well-funded.

Something to keep a very close watch upon, if one has any interest in animals.

[FGFan]

Originally Posted by Riot

Breed-specific bans have been passed, where it's currently legal to come to your door and take your dogs away.

"Animal" legislative actions, in multiple states, are currently extremely proactive and well-funded.

Something to keep a very close watch upon, if one has any interest in animals.

There is currently an underground railroad for those that have pet pit bulls and are no longer allowed to own them. Not dogs that have gotten in trouble, not dogs that are used for illegal activities, just someones pet, and due to a wide sweeping bill they are now banned.
Well funded is an understatement.
As far as horse racing no one is saying there aren't some folks that conduct themselves illicitly and it is a disgrace, but there is also often times a misrepresentation of the actual facts.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by horseofcourse

Personally, I enjoy articles like this. It is supposedly what makes this country great...free speech and people to voice opinions whether we agree with them or not. No matter how much these animal rights groups scream, I am not really worried some jack booted thug is going to knock at my door and take my two dogs away from me. Of course dog fighting is inhumane and cruel...but no matter how much we disagree with articles such as this, there is some cruelty that goes on in horse racing by only a very few involved in the sport and very, very few "on purpose" deaths (Alydar)...unlike the dog fighting game. I will be very sad when I can no longer see written words from people who think differently than me. Then we are in trouble.

I agree that everybody is entitled to thier own opinions. The article is crap, but for AOL to put it out to the world in that type of forum really bothers me. This article has gotten tons of exposure today. So it would not suprise me to see the PETA morons at some racetrack this weekend, with pictures of broken down horses causing trouble because some idiot compared it to dog fighting. Then who knows what kind of snowball effect you can have. Look at uproar IMUS caused with a stupid comment. You get these crazy people with no life and no job (PETA and Al Sharpton types) and they have nothing better to do then try to ruin people and livelyhoods. I also refuse to give AOL another dollar of my money for giving this uneducated person the grand forum that he recieved.

[miraja2]

The only thing in horse racing that comes close to being as violent as the life and death struggles in dog-fighting is what Jose Santos used to do to any horse he was on that had the audacity to flash some early speed.
Other than that though.....it seems like a pretty bad comparison.

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I agree that everybody is entitled to thier own opinions. The article is crap, but for AOL to put it out to the world in that type of forum really bothers me. This article has gotten tons of exposure today. So it would not suprise me to see the PETA morons at some racetrack this weekend, with pictures of broken down horses causing trouble because some idiot compared it to dog fighting. Then who knows what kind of snowball effect you can have. Look at uproar IMUS caused with a stupid comment. You get these crazy people with no life and no job (PETA and Al Sharpton types) and they have nothing better to do then try to ruin people and livelyhoods. I also refuse to give AOL another dollar of my money for giving this uneducated person the grand forum that he recieved.

MaTH,
You are correct. PETA will milk this "comparison" for full effect, just like the major media outlets milked Barbaro's breakdown in last year's Preakness.
I lost count after I'd seen it 50 times.
Heck, we even got a chance to see it again this year.
Was that before or after Mending Fences went down? They showed that one a few times also.
AOL and the major networks aren't "horse racing" friendly. They go way beyond the races to generate idiots with big hearts and small minds.
Just my opinion.
BTW...my horses live better than some people.