re: Remember when LSU use to have Tigers like this?

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My roommate at LSU (mid-80s) is a vet and was pre-vet back then. He had dealings with Mike when he was in vet school. Relates that Mike would get so worked up in cage in stadium that, despite being sedated, he would gash his face on cage, sometimes requiring stitches.

I loved Mike being in the stadium, but it was stressful on him and it was absolutely the correct decision to forever halt the practice. Really nothing SJW about the decision.

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This is the correct perspective from someone who is educated to know, a veterinarian trained to recognize animal behavior, subtle or not.

Experienced cat or dog owners know when their pets are stressed to the point it's unhealthy, and responsible owners try to eliminate that stress. It's no different with Mike.

Enjoyed when Mike was in the stadium but it was clear even back then that he did not. The tiger in the video has his ears pinned back for a reason.

Things evolved for the good to leaving Mike in his enclosure on game day, and understanding that has nothing to do with who you voted for last Saturday, or what political outlook one may have.