[Reggie Dunlop]

Definitely there's different cultural value sets. Some cultures will eat dogs. Don't agree with that, but that's the way the world works. Bon appetite.

I don't endorse unethical treatment of my food sources either, and in that respect, then yes, industry standards need to be above board. Humane practices should be established. Wholeheartedly in agreement.

But really, the issue here is the treatment of an animal that was in no way harvested for human consumption. It was cruelty plain and simple and because it happened locally it becomes noteworthy.

It's not the time for enraged vegetarians to lecture against the sins of us omnivores. It's one of localized cruelty, and I think we're all in agreement that this incident is disturbing.