Western “Values” …

Well said Ten Bears, well said.  I grew up around farms.  We often had to deal with animals for the good, the bad, and the ugly.  No one bragged about it, no one liked to do it, and people cared for the animals so we worked to find the best ways to move forward without destroying an animal.  We did not just kill them because it was easiest.  Every pet I have had no matter how it hurt I was there for them at their end of life, holding them as a vet did what was needed.  Even as a young child, I held my dog because my damn abusive parents couldn’t be bothered to, as a vet cleaned, cut, stitched deep wounds from her getting hit by a car.  But as cruel as the right has become they might just adore her for her cruelty, lack of empathy, and good gun play.  Hugs.  Scottie