Also, after thinking about it, your argument isn’t really that different than a baby small child being preconditioned to love its family without the cognitive ability to do so.

Don’t love your mom? Well that wasn’t your choice. You were unfairly preconditioned to do so against your will.

My point wasn’t whether the dog loves me or not (he does). I was countering your implication that pets have no value and are a social scourge.

Your view point is incredibly narrow and shortsighted.

You are severely discounting what the love of a pet can give you in return.

In a lot of ways, my dog saved my life. I genuinely don’t know if I would be here if it wasn’t for my dog.

My dog keeps me going when I’m having a bad day because they need me.

I’m a big proponent of a charity that tries to keep homeless owners with their pets.

The love of a pet can absolutely save lives and give people a reason to not give up on trying.

I’m pretty sure my dogs are my slave masters. I do their bidding 24/7.

Did Andy Yen do something stupid again? I think I’m out of the loop.

EDIT: Just saw it. Ugh. Why can’t we just have nice things not run by jerks?