Well said hbh2oguard on the designer dogs issue. Those folks who dont adopt an abandoned dog in favour for a "prestige" dog, probably claim to be animal lovers too. Just more concerned about the image they portray.

The wide range of opinions on this subject show that people who seem to share the same values, can be worlds apart.
For every 10 people getting aboard a whale watching boat, there will be another 10 up-front attaching a harpoon.