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Sorry, Markess - I was extending the comment
on the problem of introductions of alien plants and animals, which clearly
refers to material damage rather than spiritual implications. I wrote as
an environmental biologist and intended a serious professional (not
PC) meaning behind a seemingly flip comment. Previous postings at the time
of anti-globalisation demonstrations in various cities were plainly on the 'them
vs us' theme, which appeared to be acceptable to most contributors. I like
and respect rats as animals, recognising them as fellow-mammals and equally
entitled to a place on Earth; but, in my time, I have both used them in
(non-harmful) experimentation and attempted by various means to drive them out
of my kitchen - a 'them and us' situation which I regarded as necessary.
However, I'll cogitate on your point of view, for which my
thanks. Tony N-S.
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