This may seem cold, but I have problems getting worked up over this. If the young men were, in fact, taunting the tiger, if they were, in fact, drunk, that, IMO, places some resposibility on them. I'm not saying it excuses the Zoo's insufficient enclosure in any way, just that people should have more sense than to taunt a wild animal for fun. It is an unfortunate event that left a person, who should have known better, and a wild animal, that was reacting instinctually, and wouldn't know better, dead. It's very sad.
Couple observations that I noticed. My initial reaction from the responses were extremely confrontational. I went back up and read the authors dissection and came to the conclusion that I would explain my perception instead of justifying or hammering someone else. First point I would like to make is that I have served in Afghanistan. I was out and about everyday meeting people and talking with them. With that said, I would like to say that I think there are a couple distractions that many Muslims like to use to their benefit. The first is cultural understanding - this is a two way street. Second, is the understanding of the Islamic religion. I have got to say Islam has been around a long time so I don't think there are any excuses there. Third, is the notion that we will be blinded by political correctness. This is a true assumption because many level headed people perceive our world is gray - not black and white. We tend to give people the benefit of the doubt as developed nations should. My perception of Islam is that there is no gray hence "Honor killings" and/or killing in general... if you do not submit you die or pay tribute. Lastly, I would like to say that it is my opinion that this song illustrates our naive nature as Americans in the trusting people (Nation States) who intend to do us harm. Of course this problem is complicated but I think the facts and evidence are extremely visible. Just my thoughts.
bkst The first Presidential nominee that supports Union inclusion in all areas of industry (including Walmart!!!!) gets my vote. Then again if my vote counted this would not even be up for discussion would it????!!!
This may seem cold, but I have problems getting worked up over this. If the young men were, in fact, taunting the tiger, if they were, in fact, drunk, that, IMO, places some resposibility on them. I'm not saying it excuses the Zoo's insufficient enclosure in any way, just that people should have more sense than to taunt a wild animal for fun. It is an unfortunate event that left a person, who should have known better, and a wild animal, that was reacting instinctually, and wouldn't know better, dead. It's very sad.
I already submitted this to Sunlight, but am not sure I did it right.
Looks like Oxley staffer James Conzelman is one of your revolving door folks:
http://www.bakerlaw.com/FindLawyers.aspx?Abs_Ppl_ID=F9B367EE-4748-4D71-BD66-3F82FA4DFC19
http://www.bakerlaw.com/News.aspx?Abs_Doc_ID=4873c2c7-6364-4cc9-85cb-eade40f55e7a
Thanks for all you do!
John
bkst been there done that.
bkst The first Presidential nominee that supports Union inclusion in all areas of industry (including Walmart!!!!) gets my vote. Then again if my vote counted this would not even be up for discussion would it????!!!
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