The dog days of Ramadan

From here:

Malaysian politicians and religious leaders have attacked the use of Scottie dogs during the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, claiming it was disrespectful to Muslims.

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Mohamad Sabu, the deputy president of the opposition Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party said: “Malaysia and all Islamic countries deserve and [sic] apology from the organiser.

“This is just so disrespectful to Malaysia and Muslims – especially as it happened during Ramadan. Muslims are not allowed to touch dogs, so the organiser should have been more aware and sensitive on this issue.

“It is hoped this incident can teach other Western countries to be more respectful in the future.”

Meanwhile, Muslims in Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Iran and just about any other Islamic state that comes to mind are beheading, raping, torturing, persecuting and generally oppressing anyone who questions Islam. After exhausting the opposition, they turn on each other; all without disrespectfully touching any dogs.

Execution for cruelty to dogs?

Tucker Carlson thinks Michael Vick should be executed for killing dogs for entertainment. I am a dog person; I have had dogs for most of my adult life; I like my dogs more than I like many people; my heart agrees with Tucker Carlson. My head doesn’t: much as I love my dogs, I eat meat, wear leather belts and cheerfully step on cockroaches. Contrary to appearances, dogs are not made in God’s image, men are.

Michael Vick’s 19 months in prison sounds about right – although I would have made him watch 101 dalmatians 570 times.