The shooting and killing of Kopi in Besut has been tragic and heart-wrenching. This catch-and-kill method is archaic, cruel and unfair. It’s been implemented for decades and yet, somehow, the powers-that-be don’t acknowledge or realise that it doesn’t work, let alone it being so brutal and completely unjust.
Now we read this: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/10/28/dewan-rakyat-erupts-over-local-councils-killing-of-stray-dogs/
So, one parliamentarian argues that what the council had done was “following standard procedures” and within the law. This type of argument is purely defensive and so, so below the bar.
What is legal doesn’t necessarily make it right.
Search within your conscience: When is it ever right to kill another living being, what more one who hasn’t caused any harm to others?
Adopt CNRM (Care-Neuter-Return-Manage). This earth belongs to the animals too. Street animals are only here because they were domesticated by our ancestors as companion animals, and they have continued to be steadfastly loyal and faithful to their humans.
Live and let live. Life is short, so make our actions accountable, meaningful and most importantly, kind.
It is always more important to be kind than to be right.