Animal abuse merits punishment

Animal abuse merits punishment

It has been one horrific story after another. Animals are being brutally killed, and one can’t help but be affected by it. These perpetrators are the epitome of scum.

I have always found the clich “like an animal,” an unfair comparison when we humans are the cruel ones, not these poor creatures. When these “humans” are caught, the community needs to band together and be a voice for all abused and neglected animals. A slap on the wrist is not enough. They need to be charged with felonies and put away where they can’t cause harm anymore.

If it were up to me, they should have to endure the same suffering they’ve inflicted on these helpless animals.

Another issue I’d like to address is pit bulls being taken off the vicious list. This unique breed needs to be protected. They are anything but vicious, and they’ve been so wrongly stereotyped. I know this first hand. Our family adopted a pit/boxer mix this past August. She is one of the most eager to please, loyal dogs. She is full of love and is very compatible with our other dog. Once again it’s humans who are to blame for their bad rap.

Tina Ryan, Poland

Should we be chatting at pumps?

Going straight to the point, why are there no longer any warnings posted at gas stations prohibiting cell phone usage while dispensing fuel? Such warnings were posted frequently maybe five years ago or so. Currently, all the air time, and justifiably so, is being dedicated to addressing cell phone usage while driving. Yet every time I go to fill up, with rare exceptions, folks just can’t fill up their tank without using their cell phone. I see my whole life flash before my eyes.

Do they really want to argue whether or not their phone could ignite an explosion of dynamic, widespread destruction? There is no conversation so important that it must be continued in such a lethal environment.

If I am wrong, there are no horrific, deadly consequences. But if these particular cellphone users are wrong, it will definitely be their last mistake, not to mention an untold number of others.

Steve Norton, Austintown