Originally Posted by
JoeKahno
The situation here in the Philippines is sort of pathetic. Strays, both canine and feline, multiply to the limits of the food supply and beyond. There is nothing of consequence one person can do. Trying to change the culture is worse than useless.
In the California town where I used to live, every redneck had to have a large, aggressive "guard dog". Often it was justified. Anything that wasn't guarded quickly went to support some homeless guys drug habit. However, very few of these animals were properly trained or restrained. I worked animal control for a while in the mid-west. Maybe I'm a little hard nosed on the topic but far too often I've had to put down what could have been some very fine animals. I firmly believe that when a person is attacked, the victim should have the option of deciding whether the dog or it's owner gets the needle.
[MENTION=29430]Siu Blue Wind[/MENTION]
So the other week it was a rather nice day here, no humidity and 75 degrees...I knew the bikepaths would be packed but still...too nice of a day to NOT be on the bike. Im riding along and i see a rather big (like bodybuilder type) pumping towards me on his bike, sans shirt/helmet, at a pretty good clip. Problem was up ahead, there was a young couple with two small kids and a stroller enjoying their family outing as well. I slowed down, seeing a bottleneck occur as the couple tried moving the stoller quickly...they noticed biggie coming too. In a second the guy bombed past, swerving and weaving in and out of kids and stroller (as if he was the subject of a Terry Barentsen video), then continue on his merry way. Yikes, i cringed thinking of the possibilities!
On a positive note, on my ride today I had the fortune of encountering a young male deer that crossed my path (furry antlers and all), only to then stop a few yards away staring at me. I stopped as well and stared back. What a moment! Its why I love riding solo sometimes
SPinay70