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To: E who wrote (16745)	7/7/2002 10:47:52 AM
From: Poet	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

the cat's actions should be considered a "hate crime" attributable to the library. That's incredible. Wait till CR sees that one.

To: E who wrote (16745)	7/7/2002 11:24:59 AM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

That story about the library cat and the assistance dog clearly takes over first place in the absurdity sweeps. And it's funny, to boot.

To: E who wrote (16745)	7/7/2002 12:22:04 PM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 21057

I love your cat story. And it reminded me of this: April 6, 2001 Aberporth, Wales, UK (at least these things don't happen only in the US) Defense attorney Colin Taylor said, "This must be the most ridiculous case ever brought before this court." The prosecution was going for the death penalty. Allegedly, Beth the 13-year-old dog growled at two elderly women, and "they were left distressed." Under the Dangerous Dogs Act of 1991 (c.65), the court "may order the destruction of any dog in respect of which the offence was committed." But then the defense called Beth, their star witness, to the stand. She was asked to open her mouth, and when she did, she revealed nothing but gums. Editor's note: I suppose she was asked to "show the tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth." ...Sorry, I couldn't resist. Said Mr. Taylor, "The dog has no teeth. How on earth could it be classed as dangerous?" Owner Maxine Turner of Aberporth told Cardigan magistrates that all Beth's teeth had dropped out two years before. "She can't even chew her dog food because she hasn't got a tooth in her head. What is she going to do - lick people to death?" added Ms. Turner. Beth was found overwhelmingly not guilty