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To: Lane3 who wrote (78697)	11/6/2003 9:48:14 AM
From: epicure	Respond to of 82486

perhaps you need to start with a definition of "humane"? hu·mane ( P ) Pronunciation Key (hy-mn) adj. Characterized by kindness, mercy, or compassion: a humane judge. Marked by an emphasis on humanistic values and concerns: a humane education. :-) I like that bit about humanistic values. humane \Humane"\, a. [L. humanus: cf. F. humain. See Human.] 1. Pertaining to man; human. [Obs.] --Jer. Taylor. 2. Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man; having a disposition to treat other human beings or animals* with kindness; kind; benevolent. Of an exceeding courteous and humane inclination. --Sportswood. 3. Humanizing; exalting; tending to refine. Syn: Kind; sympathizing; benevolent; mild; compassionate; gentle; tender; merciful

To: Lane3 who wrote (78697)	11/6/2003 10:19:40 AM
From: one_less	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

"I wasn't alleging anything." On the contrary, you have alleged that I have no compassion or respect for women caught up in the tragic circumstances that would put them in a position to be considering a PBA. It appears you have pointed that craggy finger at all who would oppose PBAs. In the context of those comments we have taken a list making tangent. I assume the context is still being held available for application. I am not comfortable with the comparisons you are making. I have three daughters. I love each equally and have the same regard for their humane treatment. However, when my High Schooler got a car of her own, I did not go out and buy my first grader a car or spent an equivalent amount of money on her. Am I giving them unequal treatment or simply treating them differently as their needs dictate? Putting a dumb animal out of its misery when it becomes lame is far different than putting a child to death when it has become disabled. The two are not equally humane. The comparison is a bird walk as far as I am concerned but if you want to continue exploring it, I will continue to respond.