Too Close to Home

Ok, I'm watching Jay (yes, Jay, he's still got some months left), and here come the political ads. I am not into politics but there are two initiatives that have caught my attention. One is Prop 8, the gay marriage (yes, let's all guess where I stand on that), and the other is Prop 2. In my opinion neither are actual political stances. One is pretty much spelled out in the Bible, and the other one involves animals. Now, second to children, animals are my passion. They are helpless creatures at the mercy of people; meaning adults. The proposition on the ballot is involving (to simplify as I really have no idea) animals for human consumption and their humane treatment. Hens for their eggs, cows, chickens and pigs for well, thsemselves.... While the commercials are horrifying, and well, basically makes me want to go vegetarian (and I tried that, but am not into beans, eggs, tofu, or well, let's face it...vegetables so I starved)... I just noticed where the clip was from. The inhumane treatment, which was at the forefront of the news and the like was taken from the town next to us. I would like to know how, specifically, how to open a home for children (i.e. foster children, orphans, etc) and combine it with an animal sanctuary. I happen to know that there is land out in that area... basically farm areas, open lots, etc... Not generalities, as I get bogged down in the legalities of stuff. What can be done to help not only the children, but also the animals; those who cannot speak up for themselves. By combining the two, you are not only helping both as separate entities, but you are helping the generation of children look beyond themselves and help those who also cannot speak for themselves...teaching compassion for others. It is a win/win situation for both. How difficult and how expensive would it be. Helping the children and helping the animals.... there has to be a way to combine the helping. I know it's out there..... These images just horrify me, muchless the kids who watch (yes they run earlier in the day as well). I have to be able to do something for both.... I saw the People's Court today which involved a pure bred Pit Bull and it's breeding and health issues. Harvey Levin (the lawyer) pleaded with people to adopt from a shelter. He said an adopted animal would never forget. As an owner of many a shelter adopted animal I totally agree. All of my adopted animals are eternally grateful. They know where they've been and don't want to go back. By helping those forgotten animals... and yes, even some of the forgotten children, it starts a chain of positive events that can only benefit them, but ourselves as well. I'm not really good with conceptual ideas, but once I'm given a direction I'm much better at following the path and going from there.