Exotic Pets

"Only get a pet whose ass you could kick."-Greg Gutfeld. I don't go that far, but he makes a good point.

Libertarianism is a funny thing. Generally, most libertarians have the "live and let live" philosophy and "Don't bother me, I don't bother you" way of thinking. For the most part, I agree totally. When it effects the innocent lives of other people-that's the issue that we have. Having a pet tiger, alligator or bear does at first seem harmless to others. After all, you are only putting yourself and your family in immediate danger. Then it escapes, and you are solely responsible for the mayhem and destruction it causes.

I don't think it's a good idea to have "exotic pets" that are deadly. Sure, a golden retriever in theory could turn deadly but the odds of it being so are incredibly small. The odds of your pet rattlesnake suddenly getting bored and deciding that it wants to find out what human flesh tastes like are much greater. Alligators, lions, tigers and bears are in the same category.

*This post is dedicated to the people of Ocala, Florida. Who are currently dealing with a Cobra on the loose that some jackass let slither away from his home. If this snake kills someone, the guy who owns it and the guy who let it out should be charged with murder. Will they be? Of course not. 

Click here for the snake story.