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Old 03-03-08, 11:32 pm
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Soldier throws puppy off cliff...PETITION!

I'm sure by now, many of you have seen this. But if you haven't, here is the video. But be warned...it is horrible to watch.

http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/43462/9fb16ab3/us_soldaat_gooit_puppy. html

Here is the site you can go to if you would like to sign the petition.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/fight-puppy-killing-soldiers
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I saw that over at GuineaLynx, I have signed the petition and I hope something gets done about it.
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Re: Soldier throws puppy off cliff...PETITION!

I hope its not real heres the snopes link about it.

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Marine Throws Puppy Off Cliff
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Old 03-04-08, 01:00 am
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That is awful. I have had trouble bringing myself to watch it. Such an innocent little puppy, such cruel men.
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Re: Soldier throws puppy off cliff...PETITION!

I am speechless. I would LOVE to grab that guy by the neck and throw him off a cliff. I'm refraining from stronger wording.

If they can do this to puppies, I can only imagine what cruelity they inflict on humans. But then we've seen plenty of other videos of them abusing captives.

Something has to be done about this barbaric behaviour among US soliders.
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Re: Soldier throws puppy off cliff...PETITION!

The puppy in the video isn't real. Though the video itself is in very bad taste.
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Old 03-04-08, 07:03 am
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Re: Soldier throws puppy off cliff...PETITION!

I can only hope that this is some how fake and that people who are to protect and serve are really not that mean and cruel!
The thought of it just makes me sick! Can anyone really be that heartless?
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Re: Soldier throws puppy off cliff...PETITION!

Even if the video is fake, the soldiers will most likely be charged, probably with something along the lines of bringing the Marine Corp into disrepute.

Horrible, absolutely horrible. If it's real...I hope they throw that guy off a cliff. If it's fake...well, the throwing off the cliff option is still looking pretty good to be honest.
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Re: Soldier throws puppy off cliff...PETITION!

There is sepculation that the video was shot in Hawaii. If that is true, then it is possible it is fake. If they were in Iraq, where would they get such a realistic dog? There is no confirmation either way as to it's validity. It's all over the news now, so I am sure it will be figured out soon. Either way, it is sick.
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Re: Soldier throws puppy off cliff...PETITION!

Morons! I hope they get nailed for this either way.

I do not want these guys going into combat for me. There's no telling what other stupid things they might do which cast a bad light on Marines and the US.
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This better be fake. You can hear the dog yelping as it's thrown.... I wouldn't want these kind of people fighting for our country either.
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Re: Soldier throws puppy off cliff...PETITION!

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I am speechless. I would LOVE to grab that guy by the neck and throw him off a cliff. I'm refraining from stronger wording.

If they can do this to puppies, I can only imagine what cruelity they inflict on humans. But then we've seen plenty of other videos of them abusing captives.

Something has to be done about this barbaric behaviour among US soliders.

I'm sorry but I take issue at what you have said here. The majority of US soldiers are decent, hard working people. Every group has its bad apples, but that doesn't make the entire group of people bad. Making statements like this is just as bad as racism, or discrimination against someone for their religion! Even if you don't support the war, support our soldiers. Most of them don't want to be there any more than you want them there. Many young men and women join the armed forces for many reasons. For the most part, it is not so they can go and kill, torture, etc indiscrimently. I feel very strongly on this point.

Anyone who stands up and boos a soldier in uniform, is not helping anything. I've seen this happen and I just want to go up to that person and slap him/her.

Now, that I've had my say on this:

This guy has problems! Anyone who would throw a puppy off a cliff, or even pretend to do so is a terrible person! I can't believe anyone would do such a thing. Absolutely horrible!
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Re: Soldier throws puppy off cliff...PETITION!

Looks totally fake. Someone metioned on the petioion that if you noticed, the yelps get louder as they go down. Its sick noetheless, but it was probaly a dead puppy. Already dead puppy that two sickos decied to make a video out of and add some sound effects. Still stupid though.
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It is incredibly realistic if it is fake.
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It is incredibly realistic if it is fake.
It may be real, I am just saying I think its fake. The puppy is defiantly real though, but probaly dead, as woudnt it be squirming? I have an 8 week old puppy and when I hold her like a civil person she squeals, let alone by the scruff.
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Re: Soldier throws puppy off cliff...PETITION!

I am sure Astrania didn't mean all American soldiers are this way, but the news footage that are usually shown are of U.S soldiers. Not saying soldiers from other country's don't do these barbaric things aswell, it's just not publicised as much.
I am not sure if this video is real or not, but on my news today after showing the puppy video, they showed video of soldiers throwing rocks at an injured dog, before it was able to get up enough strength to run away, then one soldier said "man that was the funniest thing I have ever seen". Then another video was shown of soldiers driving down a dirt road and a flock of sheep walking along the side of the road, the soldiers threw a grenade at the flock of sheep, blowing some of them up. Sadly all of these videos were American soldiers. Now like I said, other soldiers could be doing these types of horific things aswell, but they are not shown to the public as often, making it look really bad for the U.S soldiers.
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I cannot believe it!

How could anyone be so selfish to harm such a small, helpless, defenseless, animal? A PUPPY FOR THAT MATTER!

Those soldiers who are out serving their country, should be ashamed of themselves! Whoever they are shame on you!

I do not mean to sound rude, but this is cruel, and is abuse to animals!

Something should be done about this!!
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