I think Anjali Rao is being most unfair (to use a mild term) to call those who are against stray dogs as serial killers. She also says that it is a capital crime, a crime against humanity, and calls those who want to put to sleep the stray dogs as murderers. This high level of emotionalism makes debating with her very difficult.
Stray dogs have been known to maim and kill babies. If one were to see the state of many of the stray dogs, they obviously seem to be suffering. I do not know how many countries in the world would allow stray dogs - in many countries, a dog without a leash is considered illegal, and the owner is fined for it. I think Anjali should understand that the discussion is on STRAY dogs, and not dogs as a pet. Best regards, U. G. Barad * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Goa-launch of the well-received *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho on Aug 29, 2010 (Sunday) at 11 am at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Meet the author, buy a signed copy (only Rs 295 in Goa till stock lasts). http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/