Comments on: Sen. Kerry wants to ban Internet images of dog fighting

Sen. John Kerry, a Massachusetts Democrat, said in a press release on Friday that he wants to make it "illegal to transmit images of dog fighting, to run websites that cater to dog fighting." Thanks for your strong support of the First Amendment, senator.

[Pete Bardo]

Harebrained or hairbrained

I've wondered about this phrase. Harebrained would seemingly equate a person's brain to the size of a hare's brain. That's pretty small.

On the other hand, hairbrained would equate the person's brain to the size of a hair. In John Kerry's case, the latter would certainly seem appropriate. Never mind that it isn't in the dictionary!

Typical American politician. The quick fix to all of our problems seems rooted in the limitation of our freedom.

[rjpotts]

not typical of every

polotician just liberals.

He's probably afraid that he's going to show up in one of those
pictures and damage his campaign.

[Kalama]

internet easier to track ...

My grand-dad is turning in his grave over this one. The activity of dog fighting IS despicable, to say the least. And other activities may well become such.

But, the good Senator is barking up the wrong tree on this one ... 'nough said.

[billmosby]

Politicians!

This is the kind of politician my father (I mean Founding Fathers)
warned me about. They're all compulsive little fascists at heart,
aren't they!

[JamesFeinstein]

Kerry wants to Ban dog lpictures

Another example of Kerry's thinking process. Who the hell put this jerk into office? He may be a billionair but he is short on rational , common sence thinking. This guy like all the Democrsts needs to be put on a slow boat to China and half way over, sink the boat to give this jerk a feeling of what its like to be an idiot, who thinks he is intelligent.

Americans need to unite and get theae Democrat idiots out of office. That goes for the Republican jerks also.

[Dalkorian]

rebuttal

JamesFeinstein used very little thought power to produce this
comment:

"Another example of Kerry's thinking process. Who the hell put
this jerk into office? He may be a billionair but he is short on
rational , common sence thinking. This guy like all the
Democrsts needs to be put on a slow boat to China and half way
over, sink the boat to give this jerk a feeling of what its like to
be an idiot, who thinks he is intelligent."

Think Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Al Qaida, and what years
of war has given us (hint: many dead, terrorism thriving) ...

Another example of Bush's thinking process. Who the hell put
this jerk into office? He may be a billionare but he is short on
rational , common sense thinking. This guy like all the
Republicans needs to be put on a slow boat to China and half
way over, sink the boat to give this jerk a feeling of what its like
to be an idiot, who thinks he is intelligent.

See? Does it seem like a good idea to pull polarizing political BS
on us when we have a terrorist supporting nazi moron running
the White House and trying desparately to burn the constitution
to the ground?

Kerry is wrong on this point, not Democrats.

[TOYOMAN115]

john kerry

typical liberal position - ban fighting dogs but it's ok for porn. With
all the problems we face in this country and all the issues we need
to resolve - Sen Kerry is focused on dog fighting. Perhaps we need
to ban Sen Kerry.

[rjpotts]

Sounds good to me

I'll vote for that!!

[second edition]

illegal activity- like dog fighting merrits a ban.

Child pornography is illegal also, do you think pictures of children displayed in a sexual way should be allowed on the internet too? Images and videos of dog fighting leave the impression that it is ok to treat dogs in this manner, the same goes for pronography of children.
Sorry, I don't buy into your rational. I am willing to give up a little freedom if it protects the innocent and discourages discusting activities. Count me on the side of Senator Kerry, at least he is addressing this issue as he has child pronography on the web.

[JadedGamer]

The CP defense

Ah, didn't take long for the "child porn is illegal so this should be illegal" defense cropped up.

Maybe all news should be text only? No illustrations that might depict illegal activities. But since more and more countries outlaw not only child porn photographs but also drawings and text, should we ban crime literature as a whole? Can you write about crimes? Do you have to wait until the perpetrator has been caught and convicted so as not to give the impression that criminals get away?

"I am willing to give up a little freedom" - it STARTS with "a little". It ALWAYS starts with " a little".

You could start with banning actual crime-inducing media like those police chase shows on TV that make people try and get fifteen minutes of fame while they wreck property and endanger passers-by...

[lynxss]

No, not the same at all

Yes producing cp is illegal, but also the mere act of having it in your posession is also illegal, much like drugs. As far as I know owning pictures or videos depicting dog fighting are not illegal, otherwise the millions of people who have a copy of the Brad Pitt movie Snatch would have to be thrown in jail. What next, ban Animal Planet because they show images of wolves and dingos fighting for dominance?

Your argument is flawed, the definition of porn is: explicit writings, photographs and video. So yes banning child pornography does include banning the images because thats what it is. Dog fighting, on the otherhand, is a vicious physical act and rightfully should be banned, but is a picture of dogs fighting the same as the act? I dont think so, otherwise a picture of a illegal weapon would be the same as owning it, or a picture of drugs the same as using them.

[jfvb1225]

just shows voter ignorance

A very short time ago this ignorant Senator nearly became President. It just goes to show that the real lack of intelligence is firmly rooted in the brains of the voters in this country. How many "Kerry - Edwards" bumper stickers have you seen lately? Stupid is as stupid does.

[second edition]

Any ingnorance is on the part of those supporting this cruelty.

I supported Senator Kerry presidential run in 04 and I would have backed his again if he ran in 08. I do not consider myself an ignorant voter. I knew the record and accomplishments of the man I was voting for. I also knew what a failure the current occupant of the White House was. I believe Senator Kerry and all of those voters who voted for him had President Bush pegged correctly. Imagine how much better off we would all be now if President Bush's supporters had taken the steps necessary to educate themselves about his life, achievements and failures.We would have true leadership in the White House. To suggest that Senator Kerry's leadership and lifelong achievements are not worthy of acknowledgement or his dedication to this country not worthy of recognition just shows how much you need to learn. Disagreeing with a postion is understandable, attacking someone in a persoanal and childish way to make your point, shows your ignornace.

[Cwadsgo]

Sen. kerry

sen. kerry is a FOOL