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Garrett Smith's avatar

The irony that one must take an oath to do no harm yet exist in a system that sustains itself parasitically is incredible.

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Ray Alford's avatar

#1 fox in the chicken house pipes up, "We are here on a peaceful mission to protect the harmless and vulnerable hens from attacks from hungry predators such as raccoons, opossums, cayotes, mink, ferrets, even skunks. It's our duty and honor to uphold peace and security here. We find it rewarding."

#2 fox steps forward. "Correct, and not only will our presence here afford security for these hens now present, but also for their progeny which will come after." The fate of their offspring rests firmly in our presence here.

#3 fox cuts in and exclaims further, "Right! Plus we don't mind staying up all night on "watch" because we're nocturnal, and our coats keep us warm.

Rancher's wife, "Well, I THINK I believe you. You make good sense, but what about that thrashed carcass laying there and all the feathers on the floor....and the dried blood on your chops?

#1 fox: "Oh yes, we had nothing to do with that. We did a test and found that its a rare auto-immune case of avian sudden death syndrome.

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