I don't have little kids around but when I did, I had cats that were not declawed. Neither of my children were ever scratched. Then again, my children never 'asked for it' either.

I'm having a tough time differentiating between using animals for research and domesticating animals to the point of keeping them indoors and having them de-clawed. I am also one of those who believe feed lots and slaughterhouses should be abolished.

I don't see much difference. Its all about human beings abusing their power over helpless animals. As far as I'm concerned, I saved a cat from a certain death at the SPCA. I took her home and I liberated her. She's almost 12 years old and very healthy.

...but like I said. There are plenty who would consider my somewhat 'indifferent' attitude towards the cat, as neglectful. I think we co-exist.

How about these people who actually dress their pets? Pretty twisted if you ask me. I'll bet Clinton replaced the claws with a suit of chain mail. Do you have any pictures?