Give it a rest.
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 1:20PM 
Dear Mercy for Animals:
Why love one but eat the other? Oh, I don't know; have you ever heard of dog bacon? But if someone made it I would try it. And holy hell, ham steaks are great. But if you really want to get into it we need to take a trip down memory lane. Dogs have been used as working animals for thousands of years. Why in tarnation would I eat the same critter who pulls me around on a sled, guards my house, and herds my sheep? Babe aside, we just have not traditionally used pigs in this capacity. And there is more, they are PIGS and the bible tells us to hate them.
Thinking more seriously humans do eat dogs, and in someplaces of the world they do it happily. So what's your problem Mercy for Animals? Do you think the pigs feel like their pig Equal Protection clause is being violated? Do you think that dogs are pig bigots. My dog LOVES pigs. I feed him bacon so he can stay big and strong to guard my house from coyotes and raccoons.
But for your sake pigs are slowly becoming popular and trendy pets; they are smart too--why the hell do they keep ending up on my plate then?
Swinecerely (ugh),
Jh
Reader Comments (5)
RIBS4LIFE
I love them both in different ways. One is tasty and good with eggs.The other is friendly cute. I would say to the people at Mercy for Animals to do two things. First, open their mouths and feel the first few teeth in their mouths. They are a little sharp and pointy. These are not for slicing through tough veggies. Two, take a trip to Southeast Asia or any non-canine loving country. I've had dog meat in other countries as a meal. I thought it was a bit gamy, but they've been eating it in China for over 2500 years.
James, I have a copy of "animal liberation" if you want to read it.
yum or woof?
Honestly as much chinese food that I have eaten in the past there must of been some rover meat at least once! I am a meat eater always so if it runs swims or flys it will be on my plate babe or old yellah dont make no never mind to me!