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Phaxxton

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#41

Jul. 19, 2005, 08:34 PM

Beyond the animal cruelty aspect of it (which I am NOT discounting, btw...), what scares me is that experts tend to say that this behavior is collateral other sexual crimes - and sexual predator behavior. Don't we think that's yet another reason why this should be outlawed??
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onwardb

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#42

Jul. 19, 2005, 09:00 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LLDM:
My point is that an animal need not be "smaller and weaker," as the articles mentions, to be abused. Thus, I believe this is truely abuse, as well as very dangerous for the horses - and is truely a crime of a most horrendous nature.
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Very well said...
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jilltx

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#43

Jul. 19, 2005, 09:03 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> It is times like these that I believe that people should be held accountable for their actions even if there is no specific laws on the books. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think *this* guy was held accountable.

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Erin

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#44

Jul. 20, 2005, 06:50 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Nikita:
I guess most of you never read about [deleted] huh? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Screen names count...

DO NOT TALK ABOUT IDENTIFIED INDIVIDUALS UNLESS CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED.

This ain't rocket science people.
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Frank B

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#45

Jul. 20, 2005, 09:47 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">...candidate for a Darwin Award... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah, what ashebrook said!

Who'd that guy think he was, anyway? Catherine The Great?

(Yeah, yeah! I know it's speculation. But she and Marie Antoinette were always good for a few yuks! )

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LuvMyTyson

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#46

Jul. 20, 2005, 11:02 AM

I can't access the last follow up article. I tried searching for it on the Seattle newspaper site the other two articles were on and couldn't locate it. Can someone redirect me?

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#47

Jul. 20, 2005, 12:55 PM

Hey Frank B! No charges were ever filed against Catherine the Great, so you can't mention her name!!!

Besides, Snopes says it ain't true.

I just keep thinking peritonitis is probably not a quick and painless way to die, and this guy was already dead before his buddies dropped him at the hospital. I can understand why everybody wanted to keep things hushed up, but geez that must have been a tough way to go.
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Frank B

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#48

Jul. 20, 2005, 01:07 PM

Yeah, I saw that. Lots of he said - she said stuff floating around. Trivial, but good for a laugh. Trying to prove a negative is tricky at best.

Hey, maybe we should get the Mythbusters on it!

BTW, on that same site, did you see the one about the deer tongue? And the reviewer's comment?

Wierd people in this world.

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Nikki^

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#49

Jul. 20, 2005, 01:40 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HunterJumperGin:
<span class="ev_code_GREEN"> That is the MOST disgusting thing I have ever heard of. Why in the HECK would someone do that? UGH! </span> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Because they can. I had my eyes opened when I was given a link to a nasty BB about Bestiality. I didn't feel right for 3 weeks after I saw those pictures and descriptions(it was like Adult pictures but with animals). Ugh...

But it's been going on for a LONG time....A long time.

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#50

Jul. 20, 2005, 01:46 PM

I recall horse mystery author Laura Crum tackled this very subject in one of her books. In her intro, she discussed that the book was based on some actual events. It was a really great mystery though and lent a small bit of insight about essentially equine rape...which didn't make me less creeped out though.

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#51

Jul. 20, 2005, 01:53 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">BTW, on that same site, did you see the one about the deer tongue? And the reviewer's comment? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

We REALLY need a vomit emote!!!

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#52

Jul. 20, 2005, 01:59 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by SimpsoMatt:
....I just keep thinking peritonitis is probably not a quick and painless way to die, and this guy was already dead before his buddies dropped him at the hospital. I can understand why everybody wanted to keep things hushed up, but geez that must have been a tough way to go. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

as it should be

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The reports states, “Elizabeth reported that she accidently put down this pony, ........, at the show.”
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#53

Jul. 20, 2005, 07:11 PM

Why, why, why, why did I click on "deer tongue?"

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Jul. 20, 2005, 07:22 PM

*goes and sits in the corner next to Reynard Ridge, rocking and singing softly to herself*

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JackSprats Mom

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#55

Jul. 20, 2005, 08:24 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Thus, I believe this is truely abuse, </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The reason why it is not illegal in the state of washington is because its VERY hard to prove any 'harm' to the animal as such. I mean did this horse suffer in any way- truthfully unlikely. They are looking at the smaller animals because they may be ableto prove harm or suffering was caused to them by certain acts.

I have a strong feeling after this it will quickly become illegal in this state (thank God!)

And just FYI this is under peoples noses more then they think. I read an ad that ran in a very popular free paper in the NW that ALOT of horse poeple use that read :

'Small pony stallion wanted with open minded female handler'

My gut feeling this wasnt for 'regular' breeding.

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Frank B

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#56

Jul. 21, 2005, 06:00 AM

Puking emoticons -- take your pick!

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Huntertwo

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#57

Jul. 21, 2005, 12:56 PM

Deer Tongue? How in the world can you FORGET?

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#58

Jul. 21, 2005, 02:03 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I mean did this horse suffer in any way- truthfully unlikely. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

This horse, maybe not, based on what is known about the pitching and catching roles. Mares? Could be. I wouldn't rule it out.

I think a stallion could become dangerous if that's what he associated with human beings in his stall or general area. Dangerous animals don't generally come to a good end (and yes, I'd have to say that pun WAS intended). So yes, I do think it is abusive. Not to mention sick and wrong, and plenty of things are outlawed because they sick and wrong even if victimless.

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#59

Jul. 21, 2005, 03:31 PM

I wouldn't want to be the poor unsuspecting farrier, bending over to pick up a front hoof!
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Jul. 21, 2005, 03:40 PM

Jetsmom. Hee-haw.

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