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Originally Posted by clavus
Painful decisions are not difficult decisions if you stick to your principles and commitments.
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Well said, not just on this issue, but on all matters in life.
If there's a conflict between the child and the pet, a choice has to be made. It's a sad commentary that some think the dog or cat comes before the wellbeing of the child.
The "But I LOVE that dog/cat/hampster/whatever!" position is about as selfish as it gets. But if someone has as their principle and commitment their wants comes before any other interest, then it's understandable.
And I don't care if we're talking about just a slight runny nose or cough, doing that to a kid that can't move away is just thoughtless at best and heartless at worse. Same goes for smoking around a child that is allergic, or making them eat foods that cause reactions.