Guys, I killed..

[mishele]

Pictures or it didn't happen.


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Seriously? Why? Because you have a fascination with dead animals? This comment, not appropriate in this thread.

I'm pretty sure it was a joke. We're on a photography forum. =)

 

[pjaye]

I'm pretty sure it was a joke. We're on a photography forum. =)

Yes, Mishele, I'm aware of that. And I'm still entitled to my opinion.

 

[limr30 3]

this thread is just getting more and more for more different reasons

why not lock it?

Because it's only a deer. No offense.

But the thing is, it's not "just a deer" to some people. Whatever some of you may think of its value because of its lack of higher cognitive functions, it doesn't change the fact that other people see it simply as a living creature that died, and that makes them sad. It makes me sad.

There's no need to change your opinion on this, but is it really so difficult to be respectful of the people who feel differently?

I DO understand the logic behind using the deer for meat after it's been hit and killed. I also understand the reasons behind hunting for the express purpose of controlling the population. My intellect has no problem with these things. But I still feel sad. About a month ago, someone hit a deer right in front of my house. It was late at night but I was still awake and my window was open. I heard the hit and then I heard the scraping on the pavement as the deer tried to get into the woods, and I heard the scared, labored breathing. (Thank goodness I couldn't see anything.) It was heartbreaking.

At the moment when you are witness to an animal's death, you're not thinking of the logic or the reasonableness of its death, or that it's "just a deer." You're witnessing pain and fear. How on earth is it a cause for mockery when someone feels sadness at that sight?

Edited: Just wanted to make it clear, that though I was responding to your message, Eric, I wasn't directing all that at you personally. Yes, you made the "just a deer" comment, but I was commenting more generally about the tone-deafness of some of the comments.

 

[runnah]

I can respect your right feel sad if you can respect my right not to feel sad.

No on is "right" in their opinion on this matter therefore no one should get upset be either person's feelings.

 

[limr30 3]

I can respect your right feel sad if you can respect my right not to feel sad.

No on is "right" in their opinion on this matter therefore no one should get upset be either person's feelings.

Absolutely - no one should feel upset that another person has a different opinion. But sometimes that opinion gets expressed in a way that seems to ridicule or dismiss opposite opinions, and that's what is upsetting, not necessarily the opinion itself.

 

[tecboy]

Some of my local parks have a least one mountain lion. The reason is to control the deer population. It is nice to see several deer here and there, but mountain lion!? I would be totally freak out if I see one.

 

[snerd]

Some of my local parks have a least one mountain lion. The reason is to control the deer population. It is nice to see several deer here and there, but mountain lion!? I would be totally freak out if I see one.

I'd punch him in the nose so'd he knows who's boss. I'm not lion, either!

 

[bc_steve]

"Overpopulation" just means inconvenient for humans. Nature can take care of itself.

 

[EIngerson]

this thread is just getting more and more for more different reasons

why not lock it?

Because it's only a deer. No offense.

But the thing is, it's not "just a deer" to some people. Whatever some of you may think of its value because of its lack of higher cognitive functions, it doesn't change the fact that other people see it simply as a living creature that died, and that makes them sad. It makes me sad.

There's no need to change your opinion on this, but is it really so difficult to be respectful of the people who feel differently?

I DO understand the logic behind using the deer for meat after it's been hit and killed. I also understand the reasons behind hunting for the express purpose of controlling the population. My intellect has no problem with these things. But I still feel sad. About a month ago, someone hit a deer right in front of my house. It was late at night but I was still awake and my window was open. I heard the hit and then I heard the scraping on the pavement as the deer tried to get into the woods, and I heard the scared, labored breathing. (Thank goodness I couldn't see anything.) It was heartbreaking.

At the moment when you are witness to an animal's death, you're not thinking of the logic or the reasonableness of it's death, or that it's "just a deer." You're witnessing pain and fear. How on earth is it a cause for mockery when someone feels sadness at that sight?

Edited: Just wanted to make it clear, that though I was responding to your message, Eric, I wasn't directing all that at you personally. Yes, you made the "just a deer" comment, but I was commenting more generally about the tone-deafness of some of the comments.

No explanation needed. Thank you though.

 

[CAP]

Well let me tell you true story.


Every year since i was little i would go hunting in Georgia with my grandfather, And i was out shooting squirrels and black birds for fun well i noticed a bird on the sky that was far up and look kinda like a crow so i ended shooting a couple of rounds bird shot at it. I ended up hitting and when i went over to see what it was i shot it turned out to be a bald eagle witch was kinda cool to see up close but i was said i killed it.
When i showed it to my grandfather he said will lets clean it up and fry it better not let it go to waste.

Well it tasted quite good.

And i bet most people can never say they eat fried baled eagle...

 

[weepete]

Sounds like you and your granddad need to get a bit of respect mate.

 

[Rosy]

Sounds like you and your granddad need to get a bit of respect mate.

Wow thank you weepete....I'm shaking at how upset I am
Your words are alot nicer than mine would have been

 

[snerd]

I just now realized what was written. Just, wow! If it was before 2007, it was on the endangered species list! Big trouble if found out!

The bald eagle became the National emblem in 1782 when the great seal of the United States was adopted.

Causes of death - Fatal gun shot wounds, electrocution, poisoning, collisions with vehicles, and starvation.

 

[chuasam]

Well let me tell you true story.


Every year since i was little i would go hunting in Georgia with my grandfather, And i was out shooting squirrels and black birds for fun well i noticed a bird on the sky that was far up and look kinda like a crow so i ended shooting a couple of rounds bird shot at it. I ended up hitting and when i went over to see what it was i shot it turned out to be a bald eagle witch was kinda cool to see up close but i was said i killed it.
When i showed it to my grandfather he said will lets clean it up and fry it better not let it go to waste.

Well it tasted quite good.

And i bet most people can never say they eat fried baled eagle...

Ok does it taste like chicken?

 

[kimthomas]

If you are driving carefully and if by mistake a deer comes in your path......... then its not your mistake.. dont feel bad about it......