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] Date Posted: 29/06/07 14:42 In reply to: squinney man 's message, "advice about conscience" on 24/06/07 11:12 If we have a moral obligation to undo damage by "imposters," how far back to we go to start? At what point do we measure when animals are native? Many aboriginals refer to feral cats as "new animals" still. Should they kill them? The universe changes, the balance changes. Biodeversity changes. I believe this. I think you should hold onto that feeling of pain you felt the first time you culled. For the pigeon is not being malicious on purpose so your respect should not change on the words of your friend. Any action of violance that becomes second nature I think is dangerous. Being spiritually aware is importnat. Perhaps you might think of the compassion for the other animals and for the one you cull. That will be karmically safer. For what you are trying to do after all I know you are just trying to look at the big picture. But it is difficult whenever humanity takes the role of protector the hierarchy is clear. Do we kill off an over-population of sea-lions in California to protect fish species and the commercial fishing that supports the surrounding communities of animals and humans? Would you? I also guess my problem comes from a belief that forms of life are interchangeable. I could have once been a squirrel. That is selfish but is also how I feel the universe works. (My hindu influences on the path). An example I read about: In Australia, cane toads (a species with few predators) were introduced from America to control sugar cane beetles. Humans did not have the wisdom to know this was the wrong thing to do at that time. Not only did it fail the toad now threatens the survival of a variety of native reptiles, amphibians and mammals . Where human hygiene is poor, they are known to transmit salmonella. So we do not know that what we do is for the best. We do not have the wisdom, we are not at the top of the tree. Or so I believe. It is why it is a thorny thing and I prefer to assume the position of just not knowing what to do and falling back on my reverence for all life. Blessings Mel [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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Author: squinney man (resigned) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 29/06/07 19:03 Hi Mel, I cant stop somthing i feel is right,your points of view are perhaps more ethically correct in the large picture of the end game.I envy your unspoiled record. I have seen a red squirrle with the pox from the greys that are immune to it,a long painful death, Feral pigeons can pass several illnesses some i believe can be fatal. Some may think i am playing the high and mighty,i cant change that.I have no argument left.I will have to stick to my guns as they say. Blessings squinney. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |