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Eating Dogs?!
09 of September 2009
I was first introduced to the idea of eating dogs when I was 21 years old. I received a brochure, probably from PETA, because the images were graphic and repulsive and was filled with dramatic wording and gruesome stories. I wasn’t very worldly at the time, but felt it must be an example of extreme differences in our cultural practices. I don’t agree with interfering in other countries cultures, but at the same time, I believe in basic rights and humane treatment of animals. After reading this following article, I learned that it is illegal to eat dogs. Even the countries that have these inhumane practices, have citizens, like Lee Won-bok, who find this just as appalling as we do. I was relieved for the sake of those animals who didn’t have the luck to be born in America.
The article from LA Times about this animal rights activist.
Lee Won-bok uses his photo display of canines kept in cages, hanged and butchered to convey "the suffering these dogs endure." He represents a new breed of animal rights activist: a South Korean who aggressively questions the traditions of his culture. (John M. Glionna / Los Angeles Times)
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