Are you kidding me?

[Quakerella]

I really didn't know where to put this. Couldn't find a thread labelled "perilous act caused by total stupidity". I was watching the show Border Crossing tonight and this is what was on[Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks]

I was absolutely sickened by it. Luckily all these birds were fine, but I don't believe a fine was enough to deter this man from doing this again. I still can't believe anyone could be so thoughtless towards these beautiful creatures.

Not sure if this was posted before, but I felt I must post. I know you all feel the same as I do.

[PlaxMacaws]

It's egregious and unconscionable! Some humans can be unbelievably cruel if doing so involves a payoff. Stories like this absolutely disgust me. Here's a very similar one that I posted in 2015:

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It still make me ill to think about :'(

[Quakerella]

I took a look at your link, Tony and that just made me cry. It is the saddest thing I have seen in a long time.

When I was watching tonight it showed them cutting open the tubes to let the canaries out. I just couldn't believe it when I saw the little fellow or gal fly right out of there. I have never seen this type of thing before, and I really was stunned.

[Casper's 2nd best friend]

Horrible horrible horrible people. :(

[Dragonlady2]

I try to avoid seeing any pictures associated with these kinds of stories. They actually make me want to throw up on top of the tears. I just don't understand the depravity of some human beings.

[PlaxMacaws]

Words can't fully express the horror induced by this ugly and gruesome reality. Without question, there's an evil element lurking among humankind. I am utterly ashamed of my own species :'(

[Mare]

You've really got to wonder how these people were raised, a wolf would have done a better job. Tony, I remember the cockatoos in the plastic bottles tragedy from last year's news. I had nightmares for weeks, those poor birds. Think about how many don't even get busted!

[Lady]

Judging by the comments, I don't want to look at either link. I agree with Tony, often I am also ashamed of our species! Theirs something seriously wrong with so very many people on this planet on so many levels!

[PlaxMacaws]

You've really got to wonder how these people were raised, a wolf would have done a better job. Tony, I remember the cockatoos in the plastic bottles tragedy from last year's news. I had nightmares for weeks, those poor birds. Think about how many don't even get busted!

I understand, Mare. They are brutal, perpetual acts of torture imposed upon innocent sentient beings. And you're correct... many of the instances go undetected by authorities. At any given moment such barbarous acts are happening at various locations in our world. I'm literally sickened to think about it. Quite frankly, I've found that my awareness in this regard effectively destroys my ability to enjoy life's pleasures. Expressing the degree of horror I feel when reminded of these heartless acts is not possible.

[Mare]

Oh, come on, Tony. Don't let the ugliness of our society destroy the beauty that surrounds you. We have plenty to be thankful for. I know what you mean, though..

[Quakerella]

We have plenty to be thankful for. I know what you mean, though..

I do have plenty to be thankful for, and it is around me everyday.:th_smile: I also understand your point, Tony. It sometimes seems like no matter what we try to do there is always someone that destroys our faith in humanity. There are so many instances of cruelty to humans, as well as animals. Unfortunately, we only hear the bad in the news, and very rarely do we hear about the good. It is out there though, I am sure of it.

[PlaxMacaws]

I appreciate your thoughts on the matter, Ladies. I don't want to carry this much further. However, I'll try to clarify with a final explanation.

From my standpoint, being thankful for wonderful things and being able to enjoy those things (and thus life) are two separate elements. Having said that, I am indeed thankful for the great things in my life. But gleaning normal enjoyment from them is yet another matter. I find that the pain from knowing innocent beings are being needlessly tortured to death generates a significant measure of guilt for me when I'm experiencing things that should otherwise be enjoyable. It's quite hard for me to avert that guilt. I'll provide an example. When I start to take pleasure in something, my mind involuntarily flashes to those birds who are, at that same instant, being painfully tortured and feeling sheer terror. If I try to escape such awareness, my guilt ensues which thus counters any pleasure that would otherwise flourish. I simply can't seem to disengage my awareness of said horrors much of the time.

I'm not sure this is a good topic to further discuss here. I just felt that I owed each of you the above clarification.