Thursday, May 17, 2007

What is Humane?

I’ve noticed several articles posted on different blogs lately having to do with the ethical and/or moral questions surrounding the taking of another creature’s life. I’m curious as to the prevailing opinions of the readership and would be greatly interested your answers to the following:

1. When is it acceptable to kill a baby Harp seal for it’s pelt?
A. When it is within the legal hunting season.
B. When there is a surplus population.
C. When there is a great demand for fur.
D. When you are, like, totally out of toilet paper.

2. The spotted owl is best enjoyed:
A. In a controlled zoo environment.
B. In it’s native range and natural habitat.
C. In any ecosystem where it can survive.
D. Breaded and deep-fried.

3. Boiling alive is:
A. A cruel way to prepare a lobster.
B. A quick, painless way to prepare a lobster.
C. An inefficient way to prepare a lobster
D. An extremely inefficient way to prepare venison.

4. What is required in order to harvest the Bald Eagle in the United States?
A. A regular hunting permit.
B. Membership in recognized, Native American tribe.
C. A special authorization from the DFG.
D. A six-pack and a .22.

5. When hiking in the known habitat of the endangered Arroyo toad it is important to remember:
A. To tread lightly!
B. To watch your step!
C. To look before you leap!
D. Toss the damn thing after you light the firecracker in it’s butt!

6. It is inadvisable for people to feed wild animals because:
A. Animals may lose their natural fear of humans.
B. Animals may become dependant on human hand-outs.
C. Humans may develop unrealistic expectations of wildlife behavior.
D. Their carb-fattened a**es, will limit their chances to reproduce sexually.

7. When coyotes begin to feed on house pets it is important to:
A. Notify Fish and Game.
B. Place dog food out to prevent the coyotes from hunting.
C. Set traps.
D. Keep a camcorder handy because that has got to be, like, hilarious to see.


Please feel free to leave your answers in "Comments" or email to night.swimmers@hotmail.com. You're input is greatly valued.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sick.

Anonymous said...

Did you lift these from Leroy's feral child questionaire?