Often I have written regarding the foolish things we humans do. We are guilty of arrogance and cruelty. I have just heard about a diet pill for dogs. At first one might simply smile and shake their heads at the obvious stupidity and greed of such a pill. It would be far easier to give the dog less food. Then, when thinking further, one realizes that we have both children and adults going hungry. Yet, we have obese dogs.

There is a deep sadness in this revelation. Have we become that decadent? Dogs should never be given such drugs, just as they should never be fat. Children should not go to bed hungry. Adults should not have to worry about where their next meal will come from. The kennel clubs and drug companies are sheltered by the veterinarian community. Together these groups have cornered the market on misleading the public.

Here is where I must say that is only my opinion and it is. It is an opinion formed by simply looking.

As the title states I want to apologize for our stupid, shallow arrogance. I just don't know who to apologize to. I am both sincerely sorry and deeply ashamed. We cannot say that we do not know, because we do know. Our only defense is that we do not care.

We live in a time in which we are lead by the often drug induced whims of Hollywood stars. These are not stars. Stars shine and sparkle. They do not flash. Reality is far from what television would depict. If one cannot grasp it during their lifetime they will certainly face it at its end. Poor attitude comes from, poor political leaders, poor teachers and poor churches. Poor values also stem from these. Strength, courage and a feeling of self worth come from changing those things not of value in our lives.

It is time to stop worrying about global warming and to become more concerned about the hardening of both our hearts and our heads. It is much easier to do that which is right than to deny that which is not. If I have awakened you I apologize……..for taking so long.

©Mike McConnery/Baden K9 Incorporated, 01/08/07

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