re: OT, why do ya'll care more about dogs than humans?

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Never read stories of dogs risking and/or giving their lives to save humans or other animals? They will go through pain and suffering to make sure the ones they love don't suffer.

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That's not compassion. Dogs are pack animals that are genetically programmed to behave in that way. They know nothing else. They are not "choosing."

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I would argue that is more special and more sincere than someone spending any amount of time making a 'choice' about compassion.

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Completely wrong. It's not that special if they are genetically programmed to behave that way and can't do otherwise. Someone who has a choice to avoid danger but knowingly places themselves in harm's way to help another is a vastly more commendable choice.