“primum non nocere” “first, do no harm” these are the words a doctor in Jodhpur, a city in the state of Rajasthan, India, took on qualifying to practice medicine.
This is from all reports a renowned plastic surgeon. We’re shocked and horrified this helpless dog is mercilessly dragged through the streets. News reports state the doctor was annoyed by the dogs barking and planed to leave it at a municipal shelter.
Then why tie the dog to the car? Why not put it in the car? Or try and find a humane solution.
This is illiteracy in action. Degrees, certificates or qualifications do not define a person. Education is merely words on paper if we teach kindness and hand out
This person driving the car with this helpless animal dragged pledged his allegiance to the ideals and ‘rules’ of the Indian Medical Association.
Animals sent to slaughter suffer the indignity of confinement loosing their off spring beaten starved and then slaughtered- after watching their fellow beings killed.
If educators are serious about sending out well informed curious minds into the world it begins in schools at the earliest stages. Reinforced by homes. It involves difficult conversations and most of
all truths which adults refuse to acknowledge and this system of violence perpetuates.
A tragedy inevitably leads to dialogue as it should. “Now Is not the time “ has perpetuates more violence and tragedy. Do you think when we shield children from these incidents we do them a disservice ?
Leafy Fox 