Hampton Branch Library
Support Love, Care, and Concern for Humans and Animals
RECEIVED Tue., Oct. 30, 2007
Dear Editor,
Why is it that anything done to help animals equals neglect of humans automatically in some peoples' minds? I'm so sick of this outdated, unenlightened, and misguided idea! There are people who are part of the solution (see “Postmarks,” Oct. 26, “Well-Being of Our Friends – People and Dogs” from Eric B. Blumberg). Well-Being of Our Friends' “goal is to match Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center clients with dogs from Town Lake Animal Center”) – then, there are people like you, Ms. Belinda Acosta, who are part of the problem [“TV Eye,” Screens, Oct. 26]. You are the one who needs to widen your vision beyond your navel. The doxology we sing at my church says “bless all creatures here below” on earth. Not just humans. Many people think animals should continue to be classified as property to be ill-treated, abused, neglected, and abandoned. Just as others don't believe it's a sin to let people live without a home, to degrade them, wound their souls and dignity … and even deny them a bath. Love and care for all creatures should not be dictated by species, age, economic level, sex, or race. There is enough to meet all creatures' basic needs if only our society was committed to that above greed. How about stop being divisive and start supporting love, care, and concern for all.
Why is it that anything done to help animals equals neglect of humans automatically in some peoples' minds? I'm so sick of this outdated, unenlightened, and misguided idea! There are people who are part of the solution (see “Postmarks,” Oct. 26, “Well-Being of Our Friends – People and Dogs” from Eric B. Blumberg). Well-Being of Our Friends' “goal is to match Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center clients with dogs from Town Lake Animal Center”) – then, there are people like you, Ms. Belinda Acosta, who are part of the problem [“TV Eye,” Screens, Oct. 26]. You are the one who needs to widen your vision beyond your navel. The doxology we sing at my church says “bless all creatures here below” on earth. Not just humans. Many people think animals should continue to be classified as property to be ill-treated, abused, neglected, and abandoned. Just as others don't believe it's a sin to let people live without a home, to degrade them, wound their souls and dignity … and even deny them a bath. Love and care for all creatures should not be dictated by species, age, economic level, sex, or race. There is enough to meet all creatures' basic needs if only our society was committed to that above greed. How about stop being divisive and start supporting love, care, and concern for all.
Martha A. White