Are pets racist?

ccbatson · May-14-09, 10:14 PM

It is preposterous to consider that dogs are capable of racism when they are not capable of self awareness [[put your dog in front of a mirror to confirm this...it can be very entertaining to watch as well).

**firstandten** · May-15-09, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by ccbatson

It is preposterous to consider that dogs are capable of racism when they are not capable of self awareness [[put your dog in front of a mirror to confirm this...it can be very entertaining to watch as well).

Bats, one of your best posts ever !

Animals are not capable of self-awareness, but can be trained to do about anything which people equate to self-awareness . Being racist is a decision people make based on their self-awareness.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-awareness

ccbatson · May-15-09, 09:29 PM

Thanks...I think...that is a compliment, right?

**firstandten** · May-16-09, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by ccbatson

Thanks...I think...that is a compliment, right?

of course , you don't get many from me, but I like to give credit when its due !

ccbatson · May-16-09, 10:11 AM

Sorry for the defensiveness...conservatives here [[on Dyes) shoulder a big burden and rarely see concurring opinions.

**Django** · May-16-09, 05:58 PM

^^Ease up.

ccbatson · May-17-09, 06:27 PM

In an argument, or debate, when there is a minority [[conservatives) opposing a large group of liberals...many of whom [[like Slim) use personal attacks, that is burdensome. Fun, and a nice challenge [[entertaining, as you put it), but burdensome.

**sumas** · May-18-09, 04:50 AM

Our dog loves everyone except the mail lady. He likes other animals as well including cats. We had a rabbit in the yard eating my plantings and he could have cared less. The exception is rats and opposums.

Several years ago we had two cats also. Nighttime was a pain because all insisted on sleeping with us. Two large cats, a dog and my husband competed with me for space on a standard double bed, sometimes I just gave up and would sleep on the couch

ccbatson · May-26-09, 11:31 PM

Some dogs do have a strong prey drive directed at other, and often smaller animals. It is a trait bred into predominance in some breeds like hunting dogs.

ccbatson · May-27-09, 11:07 PM

Calm down slim...be an adult for once.

**G-DDT** · January-24-15, 10:17 AM

Can't help but think of the Sam Fuller flick "White Dog" [[1982)-the scene with the dog scrounging trash cans around the corner from a small, African American child is chilling.