Dogs: A Right or A Privilege? - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**ManHolDenPoker** · 10-02-2011, 09:11 AM

Even though in the land of the free a interesting topic comes to the surface when you ask "Are dogs a right or a privilege?" If I had to break it down I would consider myself a "responsible owner" even though that falls under different circumstances to other owners but my roots are the same: I don't go to dog parks, My dogs are under supervision at all times, I take time out of my day everyday to exercise and maintain a good relationship with my dogs. I sincerely consider it a privilege solely based on what I see on a day to day basis with irresponsible owners. And by my explanation of a irresponsible owner, it would be someone who uses their dog a a status symbol and totally negates the fact of it as a living being. Now with that being sad I have respect for True Dogmen all the way to FurMommy's only because regardless of their intent they still have enough decency to place enough effort into caring for the dogs to a extent.

**StevenS** · 10-02-2011, 09:38 AM

It definitely should not be a right!

**Deengealf** · 10-02-2011, 09:53 AM

It should be a priviledge.

**TheReallyBest** · 10-02-2011, 12:07 PM

They are a privilege... I mean, a LOT of people shouldn't have dogs just because they lack the ability or knowledge to care for them.

**Ruidselisse** · 10-02-2011, 02:00 PM

it seems that there is an underlying misunderstanding of a right....
dogs are property... and my property is my right, it is not a privilige...
but with any right comes responsibility... exercising your rights does not eliminate the results of not handling your responsibility.....
no one has the authority to tell me I can or can not have a dog...but I must understand that if I do not handle my dog correctly, I can pay the penalty for it.....rights do not mean no punishment for exercising them incorrectly..
firearms are my right, but I can be put to death if I mis-use them....

**BDDkDvgZ** · 10-02-2011, 02:07 PM

it seems that there is an underlying misunderstanding of a right....
dogs are property... and my property is my right, it is not a privilige...
but with any right comes responsibility... exercising your rights does not eliminate the results of not handling your responsibility.....
no one has the authority to tell me I can or can not have a dog...but I must understand that if I do not handle my dog correctly, I can pay the penalty for it.....rights do not mean no punishment for exercising them incorrectly..
firearms are my right, but I can be put to death if I mis-use them....

bingo. good post

**aburva.org** · 10-02-2011, 02:32 PM

I agree with OBED!

**SetSnonejog** · 10-02-2011, 03:38 PM

Obed's wisdom is a remarkable thing, and I 100% agree with it

**robinthesearchmasterh** · 10-02-2011, 05:08 PM

it seems that there is an underlying misunderstanding of a right....
dogs are property... and my property is my right, it is not a privilige...
but with any right comes responsibility... exercising your rights does not eliminate the results of not handling your responsibility.....
no one has the authority to tell me I can or can not have a dog...but I must understand that if I do not handle my dog correctly, I can pay the penalty for it.....rights do not mean no punishment for exercising them incorrectly..
firearms are my right, but I can be put to death if I mis-use them....

Well stated!!! I'm sure we all know, or atleast know of people who own a dog but really shouldn't. But ultimately what makes me(or anyone else) the authority on deciding if someone else should have a dog? For example, I personally believe that a dog's place is inside the home with the family. But the next guy might believe that a dog's place is in the back yard in a pen, with food, water, and shelter. I don't agree, but who am I to say his methods are wrong? The bottom line is that Obed is so correct.. It's a right, not a privilege!

**pE71J5Sw** · 10-02-2011, 05:17 PM

I'm on board with Obed.

**MediconStop** · 10-02-2011, 05:20 PM

It's a right.

**15Praxanant** · 10-02-2011, 05:26 PM

it seems that there is an underlying misunderstanding of a right....
dogs are property... and my property is my right, it is not a privilige...
but with any right comes responsibility... exercising your rights does not eliminate the results of not handling your responsibility.....
no one has the authority to tell me I can or can not have a dog...but I must understand that if I do not handle my dog correctly, I can pay the penalty for it.....rights do not mean no punishment for exercising them incorrectly..
firearms are my right, but I can be put to death if I mis-use them....

Good post, obed, right on the nail

**nd90t3sf** · 10-02-2011, 05:48 PM

I jump on the agree with OBED bandwagon!

**ibupronec** · 10-02-2011, 06:07 PM

it seems that there is an underlying misunderstanding of a right....
dogs are property... and my property is my right, it is not a privilige...
but with any right comes responsibility... exercising your rights does not eliminate the results of not handling your responsibility.....
no one has the authority to tell me I can or can not have a dog...but I must understand that if I do not handle my dog correctly, I can pay the penalty for it.....rights do not mean no punishment for exercising them incorrectly..
firearms are my right, but I can be put to death if I mis-use them....

great posting!

**wmzeto** · 10-02-2011, 06:28 PM

As usual, Obed hits the mark. Ah, the wisdom!

**flower-buy** · 10-02-2011, 06:44 PM

I'd have to side with Obed, along with everyone else. As someone coming from a very strictly enforced province ravished by BSL, owning a dog, and a dog of my choice, is my right. No question about it.

**SM9WI8oI** · 10-02-2011, 06:51 PM

I'm gonna go with what Obed says, he's right most of the time LOL.
I don't think the gov't should be able to tell people whether or not they can own a dog... If I know someone who does horrible things to animals, I'll know never to associate with them personally, but I mind my own business.

**Zmniubqr** · 10-02-2011, 07:39 PM

I tried to write something but then I realized that obed covered everything I was trying to say with more tact.

**nd90t3sf** · 10-02-2011, 08:27 PM

"If I know someone who does horrible things to animals, I'll know never to associate with them personally, but I mind my own business"

If you knew someone was torturing dogs like say dousing them in lighter fluid and lighting them on fire or dragging them behind a truck you would mind you own business? I find that somewhat disturbing.

**ManHolDenPoker** · 10-02-2011, 08:56 PM

it seems that there is an underlying misunderstanding of a right....
dogs are property... and my property is my right, it is not a privilige...
but with any right comes responsibility... exercising your rights does not eliminate the results of not handling your responsibility.....
no one has the authority to tell me I can or can not have a dog...but I must understand that if I do not handle my dog correctly, I can pay the penalty for it.....rights do not mean no punishment for exercising them incorrectly..
firearms are my right, but I can be put to death if I mis-use them....

Good post obed, now with that being cleared up what about a having a dog that requires a license? Although many teenagers would disagree driving is a right

, it is a privilege and you have to pass a test to receive a license to drive because the consequences of your actions from driving could heavy effect others. Not to play devil's advocate but cars are your property although driving is a privilege. So if a license is required to own a dog then is it still a right? And I'm not talking about a $25 dollar city license, just something to the effect of passing a test to become a owner. (Just picking some brains

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10-02-2011, 09:11 AM	#1
ManHolDenPoker Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 454 Senior Member	Dogs: A Right or A Privilege? Even though in the land of the free a interesting topic comes to the surface when you ask "Are dogs a right or a privilege?" If I had to break it down I would consider myself a "responsible owner" even though that falls under different circumstances to other owners but my roots are the same: I don't go to dog parks, My dogs are under supervision at all times, I take time out of my day everyday to exercise and maintain a good relationship with my dogs. I sincerely consider it a privilege solely based on what I see on a day to day basis with irresponsible owners. And by my explanation of a irresponsible owner, it would be someone who uses their dog a a status symbol and totally negates the fact of it as a living being. Now with that being sad I have respect for True Dogmen all the way to FurMommy's only because regardless of their intent they still have enough decency to place enough effort into caring for the dogs to a extent. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2011, 09:38 AM	#2
StevenS Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	It definitely should not be a right! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Deengealf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 523 Senior Member	It should be a priviledge. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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TheReallyBest Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 385 Senior Member	They are a privilege... I mean, a LOT of people shouldn't have dogs just because they lack the ability or knowledge to care for them. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Ruidselisse Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	it seems that there is an underlying misunderstanding of a right.... dogs are property... and my property is my right, it is not a privilige... but with any right comes responsibility... exercising your rights does not eliminate the results of not handling your responsibility..... no one has the authority to tell me I can or can not have a dog...but I must understand that if I do not handle my dog correctly, I can pay the penalty for it.....rights do not mean no punishment for exercising them incorrectly.. firearms are my right, but I can be put to death if I mis-use them.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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BDDkDvgZ Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 473 Senior Member	it seems that there is an underlying misunderstanding of a right.... dogs are property... and my property is my right, it is not a privilige... but with any right comes responsibility... exercising your rights does not eliminate the results of not handling your responsibility..... no one has the authority to tell me I can or can not have a dog...but I must understand that if I do not handle my dog correctly, I can pay the penalty for it.....rights do not mean no punishment for exercising them incorrectly.. firearms are my right, but I can be put to death if I mis-use them.... bingo. good post Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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aburva.org Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 515 Senior Member	I agree with OBED! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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SetSnonejog Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 623 Senior Member	Obed's wisdom is a remarkable thing, and I 100% agree with it Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2011, 05:08 PM	#9
robinthesearchmasterh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 390 Senior Member	it seems that there is an underlying misunderstanding of a right.... dogs are property... and my property is my right, it is not a privilige... but with any right comes responsibility... exercising your rights does not eliminate the results of not handling your responsibility..... no one has the authority to tell me I can or can not have a dog...but I must understand that if I do not handle my dog correctly, I can pay the penalty for it.....rights do not mean no punishment for exercising them incorrectly.. firearms are my right, but I can be put to death if I mis-use them.... Well stated!!! I'm sure we all know, or atleast know of people who own a dog but really shouldn't. But ultimately what makes me(or anyone else) the authority on deciding if someone else should have a dog? For example, I personally believe that a dog's place is inside the home with the family. But the next guy might believe that a dog's place is in the back yard in a pen, with food, water, and shelter. I don't agree, but who am I to say his methods are wrong? The bottom line is that Obed is so correct.. It's a right, not a privilege! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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pE71J5Sw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 433 Senior Member	I'm on board with Obed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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MediconStop Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 353 Senior Member	It's a right. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2011, 05:26 PM	#12
15Praxanant Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	it seems that there is an underlying misunderstanding of a right.... dogs are property... and my property is my right, it is not a privilige... but with any right comes responsibility... exercising your rights does not eliminate the results of not handling your responsibility..... no one has the authority to tell me I can or can not have a dog...but I must understand that if I do not handle my dog correctly, I can pay the penalty for it.....rights do not mean no punishment for exercising them incorrectly.. firearms are my right, but I can be put to death if I mis-use them.... Good post, obed, right on the nail Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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nd90t3sf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 451 Senior Member	I jump on the agree with OBED bandwagon! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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ibupronec Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 365 Senior Member	it seems that there is an underlying misunderstanding of a right.... dogs are property... and my property is my right, it is not a privilige... but with any right comes responsibility... exercising your rights does not eliminate the results of not handling your responsibility..... no one has the authority to tell me I can or can not have a dog...but I must understand that if I do not handle my dog correctly, I can pay the penalty for it.....rights do not mean no punishment for exercising them incorrectly.. firearms are my right, but I can be put to death if I mis-use them.... great posting! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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wmzeto Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	As usual, Obed hits the mark. Ah, the wisdom! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2011, 06:44 PM	#16
flower-buy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 377 Senior Member	I'd have to side with Obed, along with everyone else. As someone coming from a very strictly enforced province ravished by BSL, owning a dog, and a dog of my choice, is my right. No question about it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2011, 06:51 PM	#17
SM9WI8oI Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	I'm gonna go with what Obed says, he's right most of the time LOL. I don't think the gov't should be able to tell people whether or not they can own a dog... If I know someone who does horrible things to animals, I'll know never to associate with them personally, but I mind my own business. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Zmniubqr Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 448 Senior Member	I tried to write something but then I realized that obed covered everything I was trying to say with more tact. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2011, 08:27 PM	#19
nd90t3sf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 451 Senior Member	"If I know someone who does horrible things to animals, I'll know never to associate with them personally, but I mind my own business" If you knew someone was torturing dogs like say dousing them in lighter fluid and lighting them on fire or dragging them behind a truck you would mind you own business? I find that somewhat disturbing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2011, 08:56 PM	#20
ManHolDenPoker Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 454 Senior Member	it seems that there is an underlying misunderstanding of a right.... dogs are property... and my property is my right, it is not a privilige... but with any right comes responsibility... exercising your rights does not eliminate the results of not handling your responsibility..... no one has the authority to tell me I can or can not have a dog...but I must understand that if I do not handle my dog correctly, I can pay the penalty for it.....rights do not mean no punishment for exercising them incorrectly.. firearms are my right, but I can be put to death if I mis-use them.... Good post obed, now with that being cleared up what about a having a dog that requires a license? Although many teenagers would disagree driving is a right, it is a privilege and you have to pass a test to receive a license to drive because the consequences of your actions from driving could heavy effect others. Not to play devil's advocate but cars are your property although driving is a privilege. So if a license is required to own a dog then is it still a right? And I'm not talking about a $25 dollar city license, just something to the effect of passing a test to become a owner. (Just picking some brains) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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