attacking pigeons

[asofel]

On the way to lunch right now I saw a man run after a pigeon, and take a big one handed polo style swing at his target. He missed, pigeon flew off, and he resumed his normal walk. It was pretty amusing as he looked like a normal older business man who should be on a cell phone, not running down the street chasing animals. As much as I dislike pigeons, I think i would have felt bad if he connected.

Is attacking a pigeon definitely wrong? What about another type of bird? How about a squirrel?

[jakethebake]

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Is attacking a pigeon definitely wrong?

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How could this be wrong. I'd pay good money to watch some old guy in a suit chase pigeons around.

[InchoateHand]

Squirrels eat baby rabbits. They are disgusting rodents.

Trying to hit animals is fun, and I'm glad someone else does it too. I never connect.

[IndieMatty]

I generally spit on them on the street. Keeps me amused.

[-Skeme-]

George did it. Meh. Anyways, the wrongness of attacking a pigeon? Well, it really depends.. they're a trusting animal as they rely on people to feed them in public, so I'm sure you could trick them with some seed or something. That's angle shooting, though, and shouldn't be allowed. A bird? Well they're insanely quick, but probably don't have much of a defense, so that's kinda weak. And a squirrel, well they're probably quicker than birds (on land) and they have sharp claws. They're terribly cautious, too. I think if you can even catch a squirrel, or at least get close enough to hit it, you should be allowed the kill.

[Cancer Merchant]

Pigeon pounding requires the right weapon. A briefcase has good width, but has too much air resistance. Golf clubs have excellent reach, but require greater accuracy. Baseball bats combine decent reach with plenty of whacking power.

If you want maximum carnage, try a tennis racket, preferably re-laced with fishing line or piano wire.

[-Skeme-]

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I'd pay good money to watch some old guy in a suit chase pigeons around.

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All you need is a suit and you're there, pops.

[Shajen]

I never trusted the squirrels. What with their wee beedy eyes and that smirk. Gah. Hit them, rip the flesh, wear the flesh, taste the flesh.

[jakethebake]

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All you need is a suit and you're there, pops.

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Nah. no interest in doing it myself. Maybe I can pay a bum to do it.

[-Skeme-]

PM mleader2, I think he knows one..