Randomea
23-10-2004, 06:37
Category: Moral Decency (I guess-does not really fit in any.)
Strength: Mild or significant?
Rights for Animals used in War
Animals have been an integral part of warfare for many civilisations, from the carrier pigeon, to the trusty warhorse and finally dogs and cats used recently.
It is my belief that many of these animals are mistreated in the time preceeding their deployment, and have detailed some basic rights, which they are due. If an animal can receive a medal it deserves the rights given any other member of the military.
Intelligence
Animals used in this sector include rodents, small lizards and birds.
Any implanted technology, ie. bugs, must be temporary. Any agent deserves retirement towards the end of their working life.
Transport
Any animals deployed in the field of battle deserve armour or some form of protection, including elephants, dragons, chariot and war-horses; oxen, asses and shirehorses to transport heavy weapons and groups of soldiers.
Some form of shelter should be provided for the 'beasts of burden' to protect them from the elements, and a groom should be assigned to no more than two animals. In cold weather hot water bottles or equivalent heating systems should be provided for the less hardy animals, especially elephants.
No animal should be abandoned, it takes only a minute to cut through traces with a sharp knife.
Weapons
Elephants and dragons are reguarly deployed as weapons in their own right. Rhinoceri, wild cats and dogs are also included. When Caesar said "Let slip the dogs of war!" did he consider the fact the dog may not want to attack and kill a human? If the animal appears disinclined to do so, it is not required to complete its task. Many countries have voluntary militaries, but no-one asks the animal. Over use can irreperably damage the beast, a dragon can not endlessly produce flames.
Mascots, Guards and Rescuers
Ships' cats, caged birds and other more unusual pets, such as monkeys, have kept the spirits up of many of the world's youth in times of war. In return they should be given suitable accommodation and food, and, in the event of abandoning camp/ship should not be left behind. Funerals should be carried out in the same manner as for human combatants. Guard dogs are often the last line of defense. They often take wounds, but when was the last time a vetenarian was included in the medical staff? Concerning medical aid, St.Bernards are famous for their deployment as first aid in the mountain rescue service. Do they deserve anything less in return?
Due to a connection curfew of midnight yesterday I have totally lost my thread, but I'll edit later when my brain hasn't been charged with caffeine and robotic engineering...or 'work out why a massive claw will not pick up balls without sticking into the carpet and how to fix it....oh dear now the sci-twine's broken...' when I say balls of course I mean um....grenades to hurl at the enemy in one go.
Strength: Mild or significant?
Rights for Animals used in War
Animals have been an integral part of warfare for many civilisations, from the carrier pigeon, to the trusty warhorse and finally dogs and cats used recently.
It is my belief that many of these animals are mistreated in the time preceeding their deployment, and have detailed some basic rights, which they are due. If an animal can receive a medal it deserves the rights given any other member of the military.
Intelligence
Animals used in this sector include rodents, small lizards and birds.
Any implanted technology, ie. bugs, must be temporary. Any agent deserves retirement towards the end of their working life.
Transport
Any animals deployed in the field of battle deserve armour or some form of protection, including elephants, dragons, chariot and war-horses; oxen, asses and shirehorses to transport heavy weapons and groups of soldiers.
Some form of shelter should be provided for the 'beasts of burden' to protect them from the elements, and a groom should be assigned to no more than two animals. In cold weather hot water bottles or equivalent heating systems should be provided for the less hardy animals, especially elephants.
No animal should be abandoned, it takes only a minute to cut through traces with a sharp knife.
Weapons
Elephants and dragons are reguarly deployed as weapons in their own right. Rhinoceri, wild cats and dogs are also included. When Caesar said "Let slip the dogs of war!" did he consider the fact the dog may not want to attack and kill a human? If the animal appears disinclined to do so, it is not required to complete its task. Many countries have voluntary militaries, but no-one asks the animal. Over use can irreperably damage the beast, a dragon can not endlessly produce flames.
Mascots, Guards and Rescuers
Ships' cats, caged birds and other more unusual pets, such as monkeys, have kept the spirits up of many of the world's youth in times of war. In return they should be given suitable accommodation and food, and, in the event of abandoning camp/ship should not be left behind. Funerals should be carried out in the same manner as for human combatants. Guard dogs are often the last line of defense. They often take wounds, but when was the last time a vetenarian was included in the medical staff? Concerning medical aid, St.Bernards are famous for their deployment as first aid in the mountain rescue service. Do they deserve anything less in return?
Due to a connection curfew of midnight yesterday I have totally lost my thread, but I'll edit later when my brain hasn't been charged with caffeine and robotic engineering...or 'work out why a massive claw will not pick up balls without sticking into the carpet and how to fix it....oh dear now the sci-twine's broken...' when I say balls of course I mean um....grenades to hurl at the enemy in one go.