I think you misunderstand me Playboypenguin. I merely meant to say I don't put animal life on the same plateau as human life. Especially considering I have a wife and five kids to protect. I didn't say killing animals for no good reason would be good. I was just making a statement that I would rather deal with the stress of having to put down my pet than being forced to shoot a person. The serial killer comparison was more than harsh, it was uncalled for.
My wife loves animals (more so than me), and she was upset that you would make such a statement.
How about if we just agree to disagree on the relative value of human and animal life and leave it at that?
If you want to discuss it any more we can do it via PM.