I agree wholeheartedly with A. Cartmell's comments about pets in schools (Dec 4th). I remember that any animals that my school kept when I was there had a miserable existence and I don't recall learning anything from their presence apart from knowing that being Vegetarian and not using animals for my personal gain was the right way to go. Children can be vicious and cruel and having defenceless animals at their hands is dangerous; and can teach them sadistic games.
Rebecca Rigg
Bolton I AGREE wholeheartedly with A. Cartmell's comments about pets in schools (Dec 4). I remember that any animals that my school kept when I was there had a miserable existence and I don't recall learning anything from their presence apart from knowing that being vegetarian and not using animals for my personal gain was the right way to go. Children can be vicious and cruel and having defenceless animals at their hands is dangerous; and can teach them sadistic games.
Rebecca Rigg
Bolton
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