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[-] poopkins@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

The analogy would not be to ban driving cars, but ban the resale of cars. The incentive for theft is the value; if you remove the value, then there is less incentive to steal it.

So to answer this hypothetical question, should we ban the resale of cars? No, because the owner can be insured for the monetary value of their stolen vehicle. What is the monetary value of a pet? I don't believe this can be quantified.

[-] Natha@discuss.online 1 points 1 year ago

Many people like their cars just like the way you like your pets. They should be treated equally.

[-] poopkins@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

This debate sure took an unexpected turn.

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