I still do not really understand how their view of animals leads to such cruel mistreatment. It is one thing to view all animals as livestock....though I do not share this view, I can understand why they might feel that way. And again, though I do not agree with it, it is not cruel mistreatment to keep a dog (or any animal) healthy, outside in adequate shelter and with adequate food and water....much as they would care for other livestock. This is the treatment I would expect from someone who views them as livestock--not as loving as I would prefer, but not abuse either. But there is a giant leap from this to the cruel mistreatment I have read about.
Either all their livestock is subjected to this cruelty, or they must view dogs as being lower than the other livestock.
Of course, this is just my opinion....I am just having a hard time understanding how their views lead to this behavior. |