"Rudy Canoza" > wrote in message
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>> On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 05:57:51 GMT, "misanthrope"
>> > wrote:
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> wrote in message
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>>>>On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 19:00:18 GMT, "misanthrope"
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> wrote:
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>>>> Yes, if it ever was, it's too bad that it isn't any more. I've
>>>> posted
>>>>to it more than once and don't recall anything useful or interesting
>>>>coming from it, so I can't be blamed for its downfall.
>>>
>>>then just maybe it's the wrong group for you.
>>>
>>>
>>>>>it not only deters new members but also drives
>>>>>away old ones, and can in the long run kill the group.
>>>>
>>>> Well, if instead of discussing the topic you simply complain about
>>>>it being brought up, that *could* have a negative influence as well,
>>>>imo.
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>>>that would be valid point in the case of valid topics, but it's not valid
>>>for posts that contain nothing more than back-biting garbage.
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>> Some farm animals benefit from farming and some do not.
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> NO farmed animals benefit from farming. Existing per se is not a benefit.
On a farm Cows are afforded protection from predators and easy access to a
well balanced diet. Compare to a wild herd in say Africa - Lions and all
sorts of predators to get you - competition for food - poor supply of water.
Sounds like a farm animal benefits to me.