You know, I love animals, but this is insane.

[Arkansas Granny]

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Dennis Mersereau
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@wxdam
17 people die in a high school and a month later there's a nationwide protest to get the attention of lawmakers.

One dog dies on an airplane and there's a bill in the Senate rectifying it within 48 hours.

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5:11 PM - Mar 14, 2018

I am not opposed to the bill protecting animals, but I am totally disgusted by the idea that the safety and wellbeing of schoolchildren don't get the same swift and humane consideration.

[malaise]

1. Never mind - the airlines will arrange

to shoot the pets - problems solved.

This speaks volumes about who owns the said legislators.

[Vinca]

12. Why do I think that might be a bona fide GOP solution?

Sorry, Spot.

[malaise]

13. Because we know these scumbags

[BigmanPigman]

2. Since this issue doesn't involve the 2nd amend

it went through with smooth sailing and no opposition.

[peggysue2]

3. The Mersereau' response says it all

Though I commend Kennedy's concern for our furry friends, one would think that Our Children would get, at a minimum, equal concern and attention. Instead, The Children are out on the streets just to be heard in a March for Their Lives.

We are truly living in upside-down times.

[hlthe2b]

5. yes.. the paradox is not lost on me or anyone, but I don't want the dogs to suffer because of

the political hypocrisy.

This issue too needs to be addressed.

[peggysue2]

6. I agree

I've been a dog owner/lover all my life. What's been going on with the airlines is totally unacceptable. Just a week ago it was a hamster flushed down an airline toilet. Hideous. But it's impossible not to draw the parallel between one (the kids) and the other (the puppies).

We seem to have lost our compass as a society. The upside-down times are upon us.

[True Blue American]

7. Republicans lost

Their compass! Have you heard Kennedy on cable news? They have been dragging him out lately.

Most Republicans are either running away or hiding from the cameras.

My favorite video is the Democratic Congress marching down those steps to join the young people,who were excited to see them!

[Soxfan58]

8. Where can I see that video?

Republicans will take their nra dollars right to the unemployment line for the next generation. I love these kids, from tide pods to changing the world, who would have known?

[True Blue American]

9. I have been trying to find the video.

If anyone else can, please post. The cable news did not see fit to show it over and over.

Of course I was gone most of the afternoon, could have missed it. Will check again.

[link:http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/378386-democratic-leaders-leave-capitol-to-join-student-gun-protest|

[hlthe2b]

10. This ought to be our response

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Don't let pets suffer just because of the hypocrisy. We can address BOTH

[thbobby]

4. Another accomplishment of the GOP

The list is impressive. Tax cuts for the rich. Fuck up anything Obama accomplished. Did he send thoughts and prayers to the dog?

I abhor animal cruelty, but children are being hunted while gop has their hands drenched in NRA blood money.

[oberliner]

11. There were bills introduced immediately after the school shooting as well

This is stupid.

[3Hotdogs]

14. So now we are all safe? No more guns on the streets?

[oberliner]

16. Obviously not

But the argument that people proposed bills after this incident with the dog but not after the school shooting is false.

[Funtatlaguy]

15. Its not an either or situation.

Yes, a persons life is worth more than an animals.
But, our society should want to and be able to protect both.
One difference is that our pets can not speak for themselves.
Those students could at least run and hide.
The French Bulldog could not and was sentenced to a suffocation death by a flight attendant.

[Arkansas Granny]

17. I am not ignoring the inhumane treatment of animals. I just wish that the safety of humans, whether

they are school children, church goers, concert attendees or whatever, was considered with as much urgency by those who have the power to do something about it.

BTW, it's hard to run from a bullet.

[Funtatlaguy]

18. Very true.

But conservative legislators would much rather take on a flight attendant or an airline than the NRA.