The mouse that roared in flames

[O'Dannyboy]

Updated: 8:01 p.m. ET Jan. 8, 2006

FORT SUMNER, N.M. - A mouse got its revenge against a homeowner who tried to dispose of it in a pile of burning leaves. The blazing creature ran back to the man

[MrSealedEternal]

It's PETA.

It is supposed to stand for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Their agenda is along the lines of people for the elevated treatment for animals. They put animals above man...that's backwards.

Gen 1:26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth."

I like PITA bread. I find PETA repulsive.

So because this person tried to rid himself of a mouse in the fire, he deserved to have his house burnt down and destroyed by the mouse?

How do you feel about those who swat at flies and mosquitoes?

I believe you are taking this too far.

I am not advocating animal abuse, but I reckon disposing of a mouse found in your house is absolutely fine.

Have you ever seen the way a cat will play with a cornered mouse? Now that is a wee bit mean, IMHO.

God Bless,

Mrs. SE

Edited January 9, 2006 by Mr*MrsSealedEternal

[Leonard]

Jeepers! You'd have to have ice water in your veins to BURN SOMETHING TO DEATH DELIBERATELY! Even a mouse! Sheesh! Just step on it quick!!!

[O'Dannyboy]

It's PETA.

It is supposed to stand for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. There agenda is along the lines of people for the elevated treatment for animals. They put animals above man...that's backwards.

Gen 1:26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth."

I like PITA bread. I find PETA repulsive.

Thank you for correcting my spelling. Understand that I did not say that PETA should file a law suit against him, only that I wouldn't be surprised if they did. They are activists after all and the more publicity they can get the better.

I fully understand the scripture regarding the creatures of the earth, however I don't think it justifies their cruel treatment. Do you suppose that the kings of old, because they ruled the people, were justified in sentencing people to burn to death? If we rule the animals and creepy crawly things of the earth that justifies toturing them at will?

So because this person tried to rid himself of a mouse in the fire, he deserved to have his house burnt down and destroyed by the mouse?

Perhaps its a bit extreme, but so was his method to rid himself of the mouse.

How do you feel about those who swat at flies and mosquitoes?

I admit I have no affinity for the creepy crawlies, but I would not care to see them suffer either. Swatting a mosquito or fly on the other hand cannot be considered suffering but rather a death more likely to be considered instant. Though the death of most living things is natural and even required that others may live, I don't see where pain is necessary.

I am not advocating animal abuse, but I reckon disposing of a mouse found in your house is absolutely fine.

Have you ever seen the way a cat will play with a cornered mouse? Now that is a wee bit mean, IMHO.

You mean to say that burning an animal to death is not animal abuse? If he had to get rid of the mouse he should have stepped on it which would be almost instant like with the fly or the mosquito. I have watched a cat play with a mouse, a killer whale with a sea lion and even saw a person put a bottle rocket in the mouth of a frog to see what it would do. I don't think that neither the mouse, sea lion or frog thought it was fun or fair in the least.

Bottom line, causing another creature unnecessary pain and suffering is wrong and taking pleasure in the pain of another creature, human or not, is simply evil.

[MrSealedEternal]

Well, I for one, would have a most difficult time stepping on or squeezing the life out of a mouse.

I used to work in a small local candy and nut shop. We had a a few mouse traps set up. I couldn't even bring myself to empty them. The older women would sometimes drown the mouse in water.

While I agree that enjoying the suffering of animals is repugnant, I do not think throwing the mouse in the fire is much more friendly than squeezing or drowning it. I think that if you see fit to dispose of the pesty mouse in this manner, that is fine. Probably would of been nice to squeeze it first, but I would not of been able to bring myself to do that.

Thanks,

Mrs. SE

[apothanein kerdos]

Jeepers! You'd have to have ice water in your veins to BURN SOMETHING TO DEATH DELIBERATELY! Even a mouse! Sheesh! Just step on it quick!!!

Ever had lobster?

In the end, it might have been a bit excessive. HOwever, let's be honest here....how many of us have set out mouse traps (which break their necks) or used poison (which makes them choke to death on their own vomit)?

[Guest johnthebaptist]

It's PETA.

It is supposed to stand for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Their agenda is along the lines of people for the elevated treatment for animals. They put animals above man...that's backwards.

Gen 1:26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth."

I like PITA bread. I find PETA repulsive.

So because this person tried to rid himself of a mouse in the fire, he deserved to have his house burnt down and destroyed by the mouse?

How do you feel about those who swat at flies and mosquitoes?

I believe you are taking this too far.

I am not advocating animal abuse, but I reckon disposing of a mouse found in your house is absolutely fine.

Have you ever seen the way a cat will play with a cornered mouse? Now that is a wee bit mean, IMHO.

God Bless,

Mrs. SE

[Guest johnthebaptist]

the guy got less than he deserved. you don't harm God's creatures with such impunity and thoughtless cruelty.

[MrSealedEternal]

the guy got less than he deserved. you don't harm God's creatures with such impunity and thoughtless cruelty.

And if we all get what we deserve, what do you suppose that might be?

It's a mouse. He was trying to dispose of it. Should he have employed another method? Would it change the fact that the mouse may suffer some? I wouldn't object on the grounds that it is not much more cruel than other methods of extermination and disposal.

If he enjoyed tormenting the poor mouse, then I would find that repugnant, not his method.

I actually find satisfaction from ridding the world of as many mosquitoes as I possibly can. No mercy to the mosquitoes.

Let's not get carried away with our sympathy for the mouse. The poor fellow's whole house and home was destroyed! I actually feel bad for the guy. He probably should of just let it go or squished or squeezed it to death. He paid dearly for his lack of foresight and all some of you want to do is accuse the man of thoughtless cruelty. Just cruel.

Does anyone actually know if he did this for enjoyment? I see no indication from the story that he did.

This is rather ridiculous.

Thanks,

Mrs. SE

[Gerioke]

I went to get some table fixins on christmas day. The drawer hat contains the place mats and table cloth was full of mouse crap.

I say if hey wanna crap in my house, they deserve what ever they get.