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Post by Meercat on Jul 17, 2007 11:18:31 GMT
I'm no big lover of cows (well, not since my last Court case anyway), but at the same time, I don't hate them either. You could say I'm indifferent when it comes to cows. Being a meatatarian, I find them a good source of food, and pretty handy for the odd pair of bike boots. So, I get a little miffed when I read that a cow, yes, a cow, is in the middle of a Human Rights discussion.
For those who are not familiar with the story, the cow in question is called 'Shambo', A 'Sacred Bull' belonging to the Skanda Vale Community in Wales, a group of Hindus.
Shambo, in line with Agricultural safeguards, was due to be destroyed due to bovine tuberculosis.
Mr Justice Hickinbottom said that the slaughter would be a "violation of deeply held religious views" and contrary to Article Nine of the Human Rights Act, which enshrines the right to freedom of thought and religion.
The World is going crazy.
Evan Thomas, of the Farmers Union of Wales, said:
Welsh farmers lose around 6000 cows each year due to TB safeguards, this is their livelihood and yet they comply because they understand how important it is to control this disease, and yet Shambo gets different treatment because a bunch of people 'worship' him.
Im off for a burger.......
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Post by claire on Jul 17, 2007 11:24:34 GMT
But thats "human rights" and it's a cow..... *shakes head* I need a lie down, your right hun, The world has gone crazy.
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Post by Meercat on Jul 17, 2007 11:34:49 GMT
But thats "human rights" and it's a cow..... *shakes head* I need a lie down, your right hun, The world has gone crazy. Although the group claim that the animal is now in 'isolation', what about the rights of the farmers if somehow an infection is spread from this 'Shambo'? It defies common sense. |
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Post by claire on Jul 17, 2007 11:41:35 GMT
You cant have human rights and common sense in the same sentance hun, it doesn't work, though it should  |
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Jul 17, 2007 11:47:00 GMT
Cows will end up killing the human race, afterall they are the real cause of global warming
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Post by bobdezon on Jul 17, 2007 14:49:48 GMT
I believe I may be responsible for global warming actually. Ive been told Im hot stuff  Any greenhouse gasses I emit I blame on the kids though  |
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Post by star on Jul 17, 2007 14:55:34 GMT
I believe I may be responsible for global warming actually. Ive been told Im hot stuff ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by claire on Jul 17, 2007 15:08:06 GMT
;D ;D (Dawn, you are laughing at the hot stuff bit aren't you?)
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Post by bujin on Jul 17, 2007 17:59:41 GMT
But thats "human rights" and it's a cow..... *shakes head* I need a lie down, your right hun, The world has gone crazy. Although the group claim that the animal is now in 'isolation', what about the rights of the farmers if somehow an infection is spread from this 'Shambo'? It defies common sense. The courts should have said that any infection transmitted from Shambo is the responsibility of the Skanda Vale monks and they must pay damages or face a jail sentence. |
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Post by Meercat on Jul 17, 2007 18:31:35 GMT
Although the group claim that the animal is now in 'isolation', what about the rights of the farmers if somehow an infection is spread from this 'Shambo'? It defies common sense. The courts should have said that any infection transmitted from Shambo is the responsibility of the Skanda Vale monks and they must pay damages or face a jail sentence. Agreed, but its proving the infection was spread from that particular beast. Its ok to say that it will not come into contact with other cattle, but Bovine TB can also be spread by Badgers, there would be no way of knowing where the infection started out from, which is why the Agricultural safeguards are in place and have been for decades. |
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Post by bobdezon on Jul 17, 2007 18:34:00 GMT
Badgers can also spread mushrooms, and snakes.
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Post by Meercat on Jul 17, 2007 18:46:02 GMT
Badgers can also spread mushrooms, and snakes. God I hate that song...... |
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Post by bobdezon on Jul 17, 2007 18:51:39 GMT
I listened to that for about 4 hours straight, it goes out of sync but I loved it. So catchy.
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Post by oh2bhappy on Jul 18, 2007 8:32:25 GMT
Cows will end up killing the human race, afterall they are the real cause of global warming Quite. My daughter and I are trying to design a two way exhaust system for cattle. Should make a fortune if it saves the world.  |
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Post by oh2bhappy on Jul 18, 2007 8:34:22 GMT
I'm glad the the Welsh Assembly is now taking the matter to the high court. I don't often agree with the actions the Assembly takes, but, for once, it seems to be reacting straight away.
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Post by bone on Jul 18, 2007 9:28:28 GMT
This is just another example of common sense and rationality retreating in the face of ridiculous and dangerous superstition, why we respect the bizarre views of these people at the expense of public health is beyond my comprehension. I hope that they ( the monks) dont contract TB because of thier idiocy, but if they do you can expect them to demand that modern secular science does all it can to treat them, these people are like errant children demanding enough rope to hang themselves and then come running to the adults when it all goes wrong in their little make believe world of sacred cows and silliness.
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Post by bobdezon on Jul 18, 2007 16:40:36 GMT
Im all for religious people having their sacred cows etc, until the day I need a burger. Then its goodbye cow, hello onions.
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Post by hotchic on Jul 19, 2007 18:06:58 GMT
Im all for religious people having their sacred cows etc, until the day I need a burger. Then its goodbye cow, hello onions. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by oh2bhappy on Jul 20, 2007 10:55:23 GMT
;D ;D
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