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By: The Seven Deadly Sinners: Cyclops Kitten: Devil or Angel?

The Seven Deadly Sinners: Cyclops Kitten: Devil or Angel? — Sun, 13 May 2007 16:41:52 +0000

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By: Jerry Nora

Jerry Nora — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Ease up, dude, it's a kitten, not a choice.

By: edey

edey — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

here are people who love the animals *and* the people
http://www.gargaro.com/vegan.html

you *can* have it all

By: squat

squat — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

What can I say but, "Sloth love Chunk!"

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

The bloody pictures of fetuses shown by the pro-life groups may be part of the reason for the difference in reaction. Neoteny causes a strong reaction in humans, so that we will care for our children. Pictures associating fetuses with dismemberment and blood, rather than encouraging people to care for the unborn, may actually condition them to revulsion.

Showing pictures of too-young fetuses may cause the same effect. Nancy and I have learned, through experience, to see the beauty in very young hatched chicks. Many people are repulsed, though. Waiting until they are slightly older helps dramatically. Humans may be genetically programmed to be revulsed at spontaneously aborted fetuses as a way to help the parents get over the loss.

Of course, the extremism of the pro-life movement also results in loss of sympathy for their cause. I was wondering about going to the Pro-Life march, but when I saw the slogan "No Exceptions No Compromise," I realized that I would not wish to be associated with the group. Further reading at the PCUC website convinced me I want nothing to do with them.

As a result, they reduce their numbers and weaken their position. Babies die because there is no compromise. Great job.

By: Jerry Nora

Jerry Nora — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Rob, you should check out http://www.feministsforlife.org if you haven't already. The pro-life movement is more than Pittsburgh or PCUC.

By: Jerry Nora

Jerry Nora — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

And while I've worked well with PCUC, I do tend to agree with you about gory pictures.

By: Jerry Nora

Jerry Nora — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

And I really should try consolidating messages, but I'd also recommend this article in the light of what Rob said. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/16/national/16abortion.html?ei=5094&en=602e81168caa1660&hp=&ex=1137474000&partner=homepage&pagewanted=all