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On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 19:50:03 GMT, "Governor George Liquor"
wrote: I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over the last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera) has prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that elicits such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats? I've had Jack for nine months now, and Rizzo for almost six, and in that time I've been, at times, insufferable (though no more so than a new parent or grandparent) about showing picutres of and talking about them. Most people are interested, and some are bemused. A significant minority has expressed with great virtiol how much they hate cats. These are otherwise rational, or even enlightened, people, but when I mention my cats I get a viscerally negative reaction. Some have even told me with disturbing enthusaism how they like to physically abuse cats. In my own experience, people that don't like dogs or other domestic animals may just grimace or grunt, or ingore the subject. People that say they "hate" dogs usually suffered through having a loud or destructive dog nearby, and generally don't mean dogs actual, physical harm. Cat haters seem to delight in recounting the individual tortures they've visited on hapless cats. A recent local instance where a dog was physically abused garnered much greater television coverage, police response, and citizen outrage than two more gruesome instances of cat abuse combined. IMHO -- it is because dogs slobber and poop -- because cats scratch and poop -- I had a neighbor who said cats gave her the "creeps" because of their eyes. I figured she felt they could see through her pretenses. I'll bet most of them never think of who had to clean up after them when they were babies. Then again there are people who don't like babies. As for those who torture animals, well, I think they are mental cases that have not as yet been diagnosed. |
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On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 19:50:03 GMT, "Governor George Liquor"
wrote: I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over the last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera) has prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that elicits such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats? I've had Jack for nine months now, and Rizzo for almost six, and in that time I've been, at times, insufferable (though no more so than a new parent or grandparent) about showing picutres of and talking about them. Most people are interested, and some are bemused. A significant minority has expressed with great virtiol how much they hate cats. These are otherwise rational, or even enlightened, people, but when I mention my cats I get a viscerally negative reaction. Some have even told me with disturbing enthusaism how they like to physically abuse cats. In my own experience, people that don't like dogs or other domestic animals may just grimace or grunt, or ingore the subject. People that say they "hate" dogs usually suffered through having a loud or destructive dog nearby, and generally don't mean dogs actual, physical harm. Cat haters seem to delight in recounting the individual tortures they've visited on hapless cats. A recent local instance where a dog was physically abused garnered much greater television coverage, police response, and citizen outrage than two more gruesome instances of cat abuse combined. IMHO -- it is because dogs slobber and poop -- because cats scratch and poop -- I had a neighbor who said cats gave her the "creeps" because of their eyes. I figured she felt they could see through her pretenses. I'll bet most of them never think of who had to clean up after them when they were babies. Then again there are people who don't like babies. As for those who torture animals, well, I think they are mental cases that have not as yet been diagnosed. |
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"Governor George Liquor" wrote in message ... I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over the last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera) has prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that elicits such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats? I think it is basic insecurity. Cats are independent, mysterious, slinky and agile and full of surprises. Dog people generally love the slobber-all-over-you stuff that dogs do, and enjoy a big dumb creature bumbling after them all the time like they are God, feeding their fragile egos. Don't get me wrong--I love dogs, too, but from afar. While I love puppy breath, dog breath and dog drool and the smell of a dog that needs a bath just doesn't do it for me. I love everything about cats. In the larger picture, anyone who would hurt any animal, let alone a helpless domesticated animal is just a sociopath who should be confined and kept away from all creatures he or she might hurt until they die and go to that special place in hell reserved just for them. |
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"Governor George Liquor" wrote in message ... I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over the last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera) has prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that elicits such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats? I think it is basic insecurity. Cats are independent, mysterious, slinky and agile and full of surprises. Dog people generally love the slobber-all-over-you stuff that dogs do, and enjoy a big dumb creature bumbling after them all the time like they are God, feeding their fragile egos. Don't get me wrong--I love dogs, too, but from afar. While I love puppy breath, dog breath and dog drool and the smell of a dog that needs a bath just doesn't do it for me. I love everything about cats. In the larger picture, anyone who would hurt any animal, let alone a helpless domesticated animal is just a sociopath who should be confined and kept away from all creatures he or she might hurt until they die and go to that special place in hell reserved just for them. |
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"Governor George Liquor" wrote in message ... I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over the last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera) has prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that elicits such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats? I think it is basic insecurity. Cats are independent, mysterious, slinky and agile and full of surprises. Dog people generally love the slobber-all-over-you stuff that dogs do, and enjoy a big dumb creature bumbling after them all the time like they are God, feeding their fragile egos. Don't get me wrong--I love dogs, too, but from afar. While I love puppy breath, dog breath and dog drool and the smell of a dog that needs a bath just doesn't do it for me. I love everything about cats. In the larger picture, anyone who would hurt any animal, let alone a helpless domesticated animal is just a sociopath who should be confined and kept away from all creatures he or she might hurt until they die and go to that special place in hell reserved just for them. |
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"kaeli" wrote in message ... In article , enlightened us with... I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over the last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera) has prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that elicits such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats? Because many people hate what they don't understand. Others hate what they can't control. [snip more great stuff] Great answer, Kaeli! |
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"kaeli" wrote in message ... In article , enlightened us with... I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over the last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera) has prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that elicits such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats? Because many people hate what they don't understand. Others hate what they can't control. [snip more great stuff] Great answer, Kaeli! |
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"kaeli" wrote in message ... In article , enlightened us with... I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over the last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera) has prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that elicits such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats? Because many people hate what they don't understand. Others hate what they can't control. [snip more great stuff] Great answer, Kaeli! |
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I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over
the last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera) has prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that elicits such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats? I've always thought that people who hate cats have "control" issues. They can't control cats like they do dogs so they loathe them. Personally, I love the fact that cats are so independent and that they have their own mind. My sister used to have a boyfriend who once threatened to "kick" my cats if they went near him. I was astounded that he would make such a threat in my mother's house (I was living with her for a few months). If he was in MY house I would have asked him to leave immediately and never come back. Thank goodness the relationship didn't last. I don't trust people who profess to "hate" cats. I would never become involved romantically with someone who didn't like cats. Cats are a part of my life, and to be with me means to be with my cats too. Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. My Cats: http://www.flippyscatpage.com |
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I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over
the last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera) has prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that elicits such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats? I've always thought that people who hate cats have "control" issues. They can't control cats like they do dogs so they loathe them. Personally, I love the fact that cats are so independent and that they have their own mind. My sister used to have a boyfriend who once threatened to "kick" my cats if they went near him. I was astounded that he would make such a threat in my mother's house (I was living with her for a few months). If he was in MY house I would have asked him to leave immediately and never come back. Thank goodness the relationship didn't last. I don't trust people who profess to "hate" cats. I would never become involved romantically with someone who didn't like cats. Cats are a part of my life, and to be with me means to be with my cats too. Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. My Cats: http://www.flippyscatpage.com |
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