Rats. What is the solution? First off, I don't blame them for using my home as their own personal kingdom in which to spread their mouse message and prosper. Part of the source of their highly effective progeny production capabilities is directly related to the excesses of our own existences. (Basically if you can read this, that means YOU.) In fact, their large numbers merit a level of respect similar to that of which I constantly give to humanity; admirable is their ability to successfully adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Regardless of their savvy skills, the status quo currently states that it is perfectly acceptable to murder these effectively flexible rodents. One question I’m interested in is how we so easily justify the totality of the slaughter without blinking an eye. It seems to bear some resemblance to the way in which humans regard those within their in-group as opposed to those who reside outside this sacred, yet malleable, circle of trust.
It therefore seems that rats (most of them) certainly are labeled as out-groupers. As with most relationships of this nature it sucks to be an out-grouper, for you shall experience the wrath of a human in a state of being “pestered.” How does this formula equate in the daily lives of most Earthly creatures? Essentially, the human who is severely bothered by some sort of presence will inevitably justify extermination of it through any means necessary. This is born out of our own egocentric view of the world, a disease of the mind to which none of us are immune...
Regardless of their savvy skills, the status quo currently states that it is perfectly acceptable to murder these effectively flexible rodents. One question I’m interested in is how we so easily justify the totality of the slaughter without blinking an eye. It seems to bear some resemblance to the way in which humans regard those within their in-group as opposed to those who reside outside this sacred, yet malleable, circle of trust.
It therefore seems that rats (most of them) certainly are labeled as out-groupers. As with most relationships of this nature it sucks to be an out-grouper, for you shall experience the wrath of a human in a state of being “pestered.” How does this formula equate in the daily lives of most Earthly creatures? Essentially, the human who is severely bothered by some sort of presence will inevitably justify extermination of it through any means necessary. This is born out of our own egocentric view of the world, a disease of the mind to which none of us are immune...
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