tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post8376225187950269120..comments2024-03-13T04:00:21.690-05:00Comments on Life 101 : Ethics of an eye for an eye ~ my column from Sunday's paperRick Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-55562088632602967922014-07-25T11:40:49.071-05:002014-07-25T11:40:49.071-05:00I believe that you did the humane thing by giving ...I believe that you did the humane thing by giving this mother and her babies a second chance.<br />We may not always make the correct decisions, but after all, we are humans, and no matter how much we want to believe that it's true, we are not infallible, nor are most of us infamous...<br /><br />You did the right thing whether mama and babies thought so, or not~<br /><br />Jan JFMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09021461504951465311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-64677343097912617082014-07-24T13:42:25.585-05:002014-07-24T13:42:25.585-05:00I definitely agree...things are not always black o...I definitely agree...things are not always black or white, sometimes things fall in a grey area. As we get older, we learn that choices aren't always easily made and the consequences of our choices can go either way. Unless you're psychic, there really is no way to know at the moment of our choice...we each just do the best we can hopefully!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13606590257093666709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-87837284520027158952014-07-22T18:02:52.467-05:002014-07-22T18:02:52.467-05:00Living in the country I too see many "wild&qu...Living in the country I too see many "wild" creatures. We have a lovely fox...or we did. I haven't seen him in a while and I'm wondering if the neighbors took care of him because he has a taste for chicken. Especially the ones in their coop! It's one of the reasons I don't have chickens because I'm not sure I could handle the creatures that would snack on them. I think you did the right thing. I'm sure you felt that in your bones after it's all said and done. I would have a hard time killing anything. That snake may be a nuisance but they also eat rodents. So the circle of life goes on. Great column! Plus I love the peaceful pic at the end...like adding whip cream to dessert!yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-88515878390534051952014-07-22T10:04:20.625-05:002014-07-22T10:04:20.625-05:00I couldn't have killed them. (Then again, I co...I couldn't have killed them. (Then again, I couldn't kill any animal.) Removing them was the right thing to do. I bet they'll be fine in their new territory.<br />And your joke above is funny.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-22521775447665109122014-07-22T08:39:36.149-05:002014-07-22T08:39:36.149-05:00Thanks fishducky. I appreciate you.Thanks fishducky. I appreciate you.Rick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-80532274111361841752014-07-22T08:39:11.289-05:002014-07-22T08:39:11.289-05:00Thanks Charles, it just seemed like the thing to d...Thanks Charles, it just seemed like the thing to do.Rick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-91194904454086981442014-07-22T08:38:42.646-05:002014-07-22T08:38:42.646-05:00Thanks Jack. Hope y'all are having fun on your...Thanks Jack. Hope y'all are having fun on your journey.<br />RRick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-74026724385155623412014-07-22T08:37:57.606-05:002014-07-22T08:37:57.606-05:00Thanks Alan. By the way, do you know why the chick...Thanks Alan. By the way, do you know why the chicken crossed the road? <br />To show an opossum that it could be done :)Rick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-60830290704245743772014-07-22T07:37:33.314-05:002014-07-22T07:37:33.314-05:00Greetings Rick...
Your story is very familiar in ...Greetings Rick...<br /><br />Your story is very familiar in a lot of ways. I, however, am a city dweller (suburbs of course) and often have to deal with various mischievous critters such as opossums and an occasional raccoon or two. When one has aggravated me quite enough I accept the challenge and get out the live trap. Normally, like you, after the capture I try to find a nice secluded area where the critter can get on with its life without aggravating mine. But from time to time, not often mind you, but from time to time one does seem to really get my dandruff up. Granted, it’s difficult not to have bad thoughts as you look at it growling back at you from the live trap. But for those special cases I have a special release area and am sure your fowl killing opossum would have easily met my criteria for release in my special place.<br /><br />My drop-off area for these critters is a wooded area that stretches lengthwise for a fairly long distance but here’s the kicker, it is bordered on one side by an older highway used mostly by the local residents and on the other side by a very busy Interstate highway. The critter has a choice, either stay in his designated release area and if not, “Well, go ahead punk... cross that road and make my day! <br />Alan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282804970305431949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-88005971163008768522014-07-21T22:59:01.671-05:002014-07-21T22:59:01.671-05:00You did what you did because that's the kind o...You did what you did because that's the kind of man you are!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-32432422531947618292014-07-21T22:49:14.652-05:002014-07-21T22:49:14.652-05:00Great column! I applaud your sparing the snake his...Great column! I applaud your sparing the snake his life and giving the opossum family a new lease.Charles Kinnairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651225996573989932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-45609848424836660522014-07-21T22:09:03.963-05:002014-07-21T22:09:03.963-05:00Thanks Jack. I bet y'all have seen some critte...Thanks Jack. I bet y'all have seen some critters on your journey.Rick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-78969386457278754252014-07-21T22:07:55.590-05:002014-07-21T22:07:55.590-05:00The survivors are doing well for now.The survivors are doing well for now.Rick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-64232344116442782652014-07-21T22:07:08.428-05:002014-07-21T22:07:08.428-05:00Most of our dogs have been throw dogs. It's ha...Most of our dogs have been throw dogs. It's hard to understand why someone would simply abandon their animals.Rick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-2844238818439848162014-07-21T22:03:22.756-05:002014-07-21T22:03:22.756-05:00BTW, very good column!BTW, very good column!jack69https://www.blogger.com/profile/12884137603402812926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-76609453897143109892014-07-21T22:02:32.883-05:002014-07-21T22:02:32.883-05:00Mostly the only 'right thing' is what the ...Mostly the only 'right thing' is what the person himself thinks and feels. We are guided by our up bringing a lot, so everyone's 'right thing' does not match. <br />50 years ago, I would have chopped the head of the snake and shot the 'possum'. Now, my 'solid fact' life has dwindled and I ain't sure anymore. (And sometime it upsets me).<br /><br />Take care in the thoughts that 'You done good'.(smile)jack69https://www.blogger.com/profile/12884137603402812926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-60478360730864876842014-07-21T21:44:22.839-05:002014-07-21T21:44:22.839-05:00You are right Rick... life is messy...and the righ...You are right Rick... life is messy...and the right this isn't easy but try is better than sitting by.. I hope the rest of your baby chicks are okay :-)Launna https://www.blogger.com/profile/09447311902825477772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-91863379466585988422014-07-21T21:37:21.792-05:002014-07-21T21:37:21.792-05:00Not easy indeed. There is a "neighborhood ca...Not easy indeed. There is a "neighborhood cat" that roams and sometimes lays in our driveway. She was left here by my next door neighbor who moved. The cat was always an outside cat, and I'm told it can be hard to relocate outside cats (maybe that's why she left her??). Anyway, I always struggle with what to do for this "homeless" cat. I don't want a cat. I don't want another vet bill. I don't really like cats, but this one is pretty nice and she purrs when we pet her. I have tried to feed her, against my husband's wishes, and she never eats what I try to feed her, so I have to assume she's not starving. I think/hope that she is taken care of by several neighbors. I'm angry with the lady for leaving the cat, but the poor cat can't help it! It's just sad and then I feel guilty for not doing more to give the cat a home. Fancy Rancihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724462712069515901noreply@blogger.com