for discussion:why do people hate cats?

I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over
the
last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera)
has
prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that
elicits
such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats?


I've always thought that people who hate cats have "control" issues. They
can't control cats like they do dogs so they loathe them. Personally, I love
the fact that cats are so independent and that they have their own mind.

My sister used to have a boyfriend who once threatened to "kick" my cats if
they went near him. I was astounded that he would make such a threat in my
mother's house (I was living with her for a few months). If he was in MY
house I would have asked him to leave immediately and never come back. Thank
goodness the relationship didn't last. I don't trust people who profess to
"hate" cats.

I would never become involved romantically with someone who didn't like
cats. Cats are a part of my life, and to be with me means to be with my cats
too.

Flippy in Melbourne, Australia.
My Cats: http://www.flippyscatpage.com

Perhaps because cats were associated with witches (evil) during the
middle ages according to the Catholic Church? Just an idea.

Perhaps because cats were associated with witches (evil) during the
middle ages according to the Catholic Church? Just an idea.

Perhaps because cats were associated with witches (evil) during the
middle ages according to the Catholic Church? Just an idea.

"Flippy" a écrit dans le message de
news: ...
I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over
the
last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera)
has
prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that
elicits
such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats?


I've always thought that people who hate cats have "control" issues. They
can't control cats like they do dogs so they loathe them.

Yes, I have noticed that it is mostly that with people who do not like cats.
I also tend to trust those that love cats, because it tells me about the
individual that he/she knows how to let go and let live. That does not
include though those who like to "possess" cats like objects.. and they are
many.

Elaine

"Flippy" a écrit dans le message de
news: ...
I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over
the
last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera)
has
prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that
elicits
such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats?


I've always thought that people who hate cats have "control" issues. They
can't control cats like they do dogs so they loathe them.

Yes, I have noticed that it is mostly that with people who do not like cats.
I also tend to trust those that love cats, because it tells me about the
individual that he/she knows how to let go and let live. That does not
include though those who like to "possess" cats like objects.. and they are
many.

Elaine

"Flippy" a écrit dans le message de
news: ...
I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over
the
last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera)
has
prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that
elicits
such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats?


I've always thought that people who hate cats have "control" issues. They
can't control cats like they do dogs so they loathe them.

Yes, I have noticed that it is mostly that with people who do not like cats.
I also tend to trust those that love cats, because it tells me about the
individual that he/she knows how to let go and let live. That does not
include though those who like to "possess" cats like objects.. and they are
many.

Elaine

"Governor George Liquor" wrote in message .. .
I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over the
last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera) has
prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that elicits
such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats?


The people I know who hate cats have never been around them.

As for why someone would want to harm a cat just because they don't
like it - that's just psychopathic, IMO.

-L.

"Governor George Liquor" wrote in message .. .
I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over the
last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera) has
prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that elicits
such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats?


The people I know who hate cats have never been around them.

As for why someone would want to harm a cat just because they don't
like it - that's just psychopathic, IMO.

-L.

"Governor George Liquor" wrote in message .. .
I've always wondered about this, but the rash of negative postings over the
last day or two (the Clay Aiken quote, the Portland trapper, et cetera) has
prodded me into posting. Why is it, or what is it about them, that elicits
such strongly negative reactions from those that don't like cats?


The people I know who hate cats have never been around them.

As for why someone would want to harm a cat just because they don't
like it - that's just psychopathic, IMO.

-L.