The truth about people and sympathy

I just have to get this off my chest.

I've seen the commercials. Some woeful woman wails and they show slow panning photos of domesticated animals shaking or damaged. I agree that it's sad. Lots of things are sad. What I can't understand is people weeping at these commercials and not weeping at dying children living in similar conditions.

Don't get me wrong. I like dogs. I am less fond of cats but I still think they deserve to be cared for. But for the love of God, people first.

I know it's a dangerous thing to talk about people's priorities, but I can't help it.

Okay, well I think my soapbox has been warmed up for the day.