Re: [Paddlewise] Their Domain

Steve said (snip):
>>Interesting. There can be a lot of philosophical debate here. The word
"domain" is so
closely related to "dominion" that I can't resist offering an
opinion:........So, at the end of the day, philosophy and opinions aside,
whoever has the biggest fangs or gun on a particular day is the one who's
opinion counts the most.<<

Kinda thought I'd get a reaction from you Steve, what with the "dominion
mandate" thing and all, though I made the post simply because I found it
rather interesting the way the ER report was mapped out -- sort of a
double-take as I read it, that's all. It was a pre-printed form. Obviously I
don't think that entering an animal's domain is reason enough for
provocation, or justification/validation for an animal attack, but I would
tacitly agree that entering a known and dangerous predatory domain may
predispose one to what should be anticipatory, higher risk (like entering
certain parts of Seattle at night).

I have a charismatic (big C) friend who revealed to me that he "rebukes"
threatening wildlife "in the name of Jesus." Maybe it works. He moved to
northern BC a few years ago. I haven't heard from him in a while. I assume
he's okay, um, God willing.

Me? I'll just name drop: "Hey bear, I'm a friend of Rev. Bob; I got a couple
of Orcas on standby, so back off...!"

Seriously though, in Polar Bear country, I'd carry a .416 Remington Magnum
with 400 grain African Glam Slam ballistics - as backup you know. I'd forgo
preliminary target practice though, as my compilation of minor-fang fillings
has increased in value dramatically in recent years, and I'd rather keep
them intact, as would my dentist.

In the mean time, I do need to work on this issue I have with God-fearing
men and women who seem to forget that any dominion decree from the Creator
necessarily includes the notion of keen, savvy stewardship, which seems to
have been lost in the "translation." But that's another subject, off-topic,
and doesn't necessarily mean I have issues with anyone on this particular
list.

BTW, the RCMP are investigating an on-water (or is that in-water?)
beating/assault by a surfer of a father and his thirteen year-old son. They
were attacked in the waves at Jordan River a few weeks ago after the
father's son allegedly "dropped in on the agro-surfer's wave." Just who are
the animals anyway?

Doug Lloyd
Victoria BC
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